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Fincra Named Headline Supporter for Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026
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Fincra Named Headline Supporter for Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has confirmed Fincra, the global payments solutions provider, as the Headline Supporter for its eighth edition set for February 11 and 12, 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre. The 2026 summit is expected to bring…

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Accelerated entry: How East Africa Leapfrogged into the Cloud Age
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Accelerated entry: How East Africa Leapfrogged into the Cloud Age

By Erkan Satik, Director of Cloud Ecosystem & Alliances at Wingu Africa East Africa has quickly become one of the most dynamic regions for cloud computing. By 2025, around 70–77% of enterprises across the region are using cloud services,…

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Play at CaptainsBet: One Site, Many Adventures
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Play at CaptainsBet: One Site, Many Adventures

CaptainsBet: Kenya’s Top Betting Site If you enjoy online casino games or betting on sports in Kenya, you’ve probably heard of CaptainsBet. It has grown significantly over the past few years, and if you give it a try, you’ll see why so…

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What Does Captains Bet Kenya Do Right?
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What Does Captains Bet Kenya Do Right?

What Are Some of the Best Things CaptainsBet Offers to Casino Players? Over the years, Captains Bet Kenya has built a reputation for being one of the best casino and sports betting sites in the country. It has a lot to offer its loyal…

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How Buying Data on M-PESA Opened New Doors for Sheila
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How Buying Data on M-PESA Opened New Doors for Sheila

In the quiet village of Masare, in Bomet County, 25-year-old Sheila Cheptoo rises early before sunrise. The soft rustling of her 132 chickens is the first thing she hears each morning. It reminds her of how far she has come and how much…

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Ezeebit Raises $2.05 Million to Scale Stablecoin Payments Across Africa
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Ezeebit Raises $2.05 Million to Scale Stablecoin Payments Across Africa

Ezeebit, a stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment infrastructure company regulated by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has raised $2.05 million in seed funding. The startup will use the funding to accelerate product…

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Dan Kwach Exits Africa Data Centres After 19 Years
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Dan Kwach Exits Africa Data Centres After 19 Years

Africa Data Centres’ Managing Director for the East Africa region, Dan Kwach, has officially announced his exit after a 19 year tenure that saw him shape the growth of the digital infrastructure landscape across the continent. In a…

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Absa Bank Unveils Branch on the Move and Service Pods in Kenya
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Absa Bank Unveils Branch on the Move and Service Pods in Kenya

Absa Bank Kenya has introduced two new customer service innovations to strengthen its national presence and increase access to banking services. The new Branch on the Move and Absa Service Pod models represent the bank’s latest effort to…

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Capitec Acquires Walletdoc to Strengthen Digital Payments Ecosystem
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Capitec Acquires Walletdoc to Strengthen Digital Payments Ecosystem

Capitec Bank has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent of Walletdoc Holdings, a South African fintech firm known for its modern payment gateway solutions. The acquisition includes an initial cash payment of R300 million…

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Vertiv Completes 1 Billion Dollar Acquisition of PurgeRite
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Vertiv Completes 1 Billion Dollar Acquisition of PurgeRite

Vertiv has completed its previously announced plan to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate, also known as PurgeRite. The deal is valued at approximately $1 billion and strengthens Vertiv’s thermal management capabilities and reinforces its…

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Why endpoint security still anchors cyber resilience in Africa
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Why endpoint security still anchors cyber resilience in Africa

Africa’s endpoint security market is growing rapidly – and for good reason. Statista projects revenue in this segment to reach US$183.29 million in 2025, rising to US$318.02 million by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…

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How is Technology Transforming Gold Trading?
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How is Technology Transforming Gold Trading?

Gold has long been viewed as a store of value, a hedge against uncertainty, and one of the core components of global finance. Technology has reshaped how gold is traded, tracked, and analyzed. These changes affect both individual investors…

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Riyadh to Host Global AI Show 2026
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Riyadh to Host Global AI Show 2026

Riyadh is set to become the global stage for modern artificial intelligence with the upcoming Global AI Show (GAIS), beginning from 09-10 February 2026. Organised by VAP Group and powered by the Times of AI, the event offers the latest…

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The Cybersecurity Battle Shaping Africa’s Entertainment Future
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The Cybersecurity Battle Shaping Africa’s Entertainment Future

By Leonard Agufa, Head of Operations Support at MultiChoice Kenya Africa’s entertainment industry has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Since the digital migration, the way people consume content, from streaming…

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