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Shuttlers Hits 10 Million Journeys and Integrates with Google Maps Transit in Nigeria

Nigerian shared mobility platform Shuttlers has achieved a significant milestone by completing over 10 million journeys and has become the first private shared transport operator in Nigeria to integrate with Google Maps Transit.

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tech3h ago

Only 1 in 10 Docker Hub Images Fully Updated, Kaspersky Study Finds

A recent study by Kaspersky reveals a significant security gap in Docker Hub, with only 1 in 10 images being fully updated, exposing users to substantial risks.

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tech17h ago

Airtel Kenya Expands Nairobi Customer Network with Four New Service Touchpoints

Airtel Kenya has announced the expansion of its customer service network in Nairobi with the opening of four new service touchpoints. This strategic move aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for customers amidst growing demand for digital and mobile financial solutions.

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tech1d ago

Binance Launches U.S. Stocks Trading and Previews bStocks Tokenized Securities

Binance has launched trading for over 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, with plans to introduce tokenized U.S. stocks called bStocks.

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tech3d ago

Vertiv Advances AI Factory Digital Twin with NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint Integration

Vertiv has announced significant progress in developing its AI factory digital twin capability, integrating it with the NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint to enhance infrastructure planning and simulation.

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tech3d ago

Carry1st Africa Cup Signals Rapid Rise of Africa’s Esports Industry

Africa's esports industry is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by the upcoming Carry1st Africa Cup 2026, the continent's largest Call of Duty: Mobile tournament and a qualifier for the global championship.

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tech3d ago

Flutterwave Partners with Tempo to Facilitate Stablecoin Settlement for Cross-Border Payments Across Africa

Flutterwave has announced a partnership with Tempo to introduce stablecoin settlement options for cross-border payments in Africa, aiming to address high remittance fees.

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tech5d ago

South Africa Ranked Among Top Global Targets for DDoS Attacks as Threats Intensify — NETSCOUT

South Africa is facing a significant escalation in cyberthreats, being ranked among the top global targets for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, according to a report by NETSCOUT. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated and coordinated, impacting critical digital infrastructure.

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tech5d ago

Addressing the 57% blind spot: Kaspersky reports on the aspects of SOC effectiveness to consider

A new report by Kaspersky reveals a significant "blind spot" in enterprise Security Operations Centers (SOCs), where effectiveness is often misjudged by focusing on speed rather than the detection of the right threats.

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tech3d ago

MoneyGram Launches MGUSD Stablecoin to Power Global Payments Network

MoneyGram has launched MGUSD, a native US dollar stablecoin, to power its global payments network and expand digital dollar-based financial services for cross-border transfers.

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tech5d ago

Binance Urges Greater Crypto Awareness as Ponzi Schemes Rise Across Africa

Binance is urging greater user awareness across Africa as digital asset adoption accelerates, noting a rise in Ponzi-style schemes repackaged with cryptocurrency, particularly targeting new users.

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tech5d ago

Binance Appoints Sammy Mutua as Africa General Manager

Binance has appointed Sammy Mutua as its new General Manager for Africa, signaling a strategic focus on the continent's digital asset landscape.

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tech6d ago

The Boardroom Africa Report Signals Shift from Growth Hype to Institutional Proof Across African Markets

The Boardroom Africa's latest report indicates a significant shift in African markets from growth hype to "institutional proof," prioritizing performance, governance, and sustainability over narrative-driven expansion.

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tech6d ago

Bolt Denies Claims it is exiting the Kenyan market

Ride-hailing platform Bolt has officially denied claims circulating online that it is exiting the Kenyan market. The company stated that the reports are based on a fraudulent document intentionally shared to mislead the public.

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tech1w ago

Transforming impact: How Afrika Tikkun and Project Portfolio Office are advancing strategy execution

South African non-profit Afrika Tikkun has significantly enhanced its strategy execution capabilities by partnering with Project Portfolio Office (PPO). This collaboration has centralized project management, leading to improved governance, accountability, and the ability to achieve measurable outcomes.

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tech1w ago

PayAngel Strengthens Global Payments Infrastructure Through Visa Collaboration

PayAngel, a cross-border payments platform, has expanded its collaboration with Visa to enhance its global payments infrastructure.

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tech1w ago

ACI Worldwide Extends Long-Standing Partnership with UBX Tanzania

ACI Worldwide has extended its nearly 20-year partnership with UBX Tanzania Limited, Tanzania's leading national payment service provider, to upgrade its payments infrastructure.

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tech1w ago

Nutanix signs Sub-Saharan Africa MoU with born-in-the-cloud partner Datamellon

Nutanix has formalized a strategic collaboration in Sub-Saharan Africa by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its born-in-the-cloud partner, Datamellon.

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tech1w ago

Africa Jobs Fund Launches $100M Initiative to Tackle Unemployment Through Manufacturing and Labour Mobility

The Africa Jobs Fund (AJF) has launched a $100 million initiative aimed at tackling unemployment across Sub-Saharan Africa by creating high-productivity jobs.

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tech1w ago

Vertiv and OADC Scale Johannesburg Data Centre for AI and Hyperscale Demand

Vertiv has partnered with Open Access Data Centres (OADC) to enhance their Parklands data centre in Johannesburg, enabling it to meet the growing demand for AI and hyperscale workloads.

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tech1w ago

Kenya Partners with Google to Build AI-First Tourism Engine

Kenya's Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife is partnering with Google Kenya to create an AI-first tourism marketing engine aimed at boosting visitor numbers and revenue.

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tech1w ago

Absa Bank Kenya Posts KSh 5.3 Billion Q1 Profit

Absa Bank Kenya has announced a significant KSh 5.3 billion profit after tax for the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilience amidst economic challenges.

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tech1w ago

Swahilies Secures PSP License From Central Bank of Tanzania

Tanzanian fintech company Swahilies has officially received a Payment Service Provider (PSP) license from the Central Bank of Tanzania.

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tech1w ago

Tata Motors Enters Kenya’s Electric Truck Market, Eyes Local Assembly

Tata Motors has officially entered Kenya's electric truck market, introducing four new EV models and signaling plans for local assembly.

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tech1w ago

Westcon-Comstor Launches SASEvolution to Accelerate SASE Adoption Across EMEA

Westcon-Comstor has launched SASEvolution, a new programme aimed at simplifying and accelerating the adoption of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

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tech1w ago

Jitume Programme Expands Digital Job Access for Youth in Bungoma County

The Jitume Programme is expanding digital job access for youth in Bungoma County through the establishment of Jitume Digital Hubs, providing crucial skills and infrastructure for the growing digital economy.

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tech1w ago

Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania Partners with PayPal to Enable Seamless Cross-Border Payments

Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania has partnered with PayPal to enable users to seamlessly transfer funds between their M-Pesa wallets and PayPal accounts directly within the M-Pesa Super App.

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tech1w ago

Spiro Acquires Coexlion and Plans to Setup First African R&D Center in Kenya

Spiro has announced the acquisition of Coexlion, bringing on board 28 engineers, and plans to establish its first African research and development (R&D) center in Kenya.

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tech1w ago

Kaspersky warns of tech-enabled abuse in the form of stalking and doxing

Kaspersky has released a report highlighting the growing threat of tech-enabled abuse, including digital stalking and doxing, which often goes unrecognized by victims.

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tech1w ago

South Africa’s Mia Healthcare Secures $910,000 in Funding

South African-based Mia Healthcare Technologies has secured R15 million ($910,000) in funding to expand its accessible dental and orthodontic care services across Southern Africa.

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