19 October 2023
- If your keyboard is making sounds as you type, it can be distracting and most times, annoying. To get rid of keyboard sounds on your system, we’ll walk you through the various ways to achieve this on Windows in this guide.
19 October 2023
- With the increase in fuel prices in Kenya, Bolt has adjusted its prices in the country. The company says this move is to cushion its drivers from the tough economic times and the high fuel...
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19 October 2023
- In recent years, Latin American health tech startups have outperformed other sectors in terms of growth and investment. The healthcare industry witnessed an astonishing 4,700% annual financing increase in 2021, far exceeding the 1,800% growth of the…
19 October 2023
- TechCabal can exclusively report that Kippa has laid 40 employees and exited agency banking. It may also shut down another product, Kippa Start soon.
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19 October 2023
- Sony has surprised the gaming world by announcing a new version of its PlayStation 5 console, dubbed the PS 5 Slim. The PS 5 Slim is a smaller, lighter, and cheaper version of the PS 5, with some notable changes and improvements. The PS 5 Slim has…
19 October 2023
- KCB Bank and Mastercard have partnered to roll out the World Elite Exclusive Credit Card that will offer premium and...
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19 October 2023
- Eutelsat OneWeb's low Earth orbit satellites enable 5G connectivity with high-speed and low-latency performance, advancing remote access.
19 October 2023
- Ezra Chiloba the suspended Director General for the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially resigned. According to a circular from CA, Mr Chiloba resigned yesterday, 18 October 2023. The CA board under the leadership of the Chairperson…
19 October 2023
- Government’s increased taxation is forcing small businesses in Kenya to ditch mobile money payments in favour of cash. According to reports, a number of local SMEs using payment methods such as Pay bills and Lipa Na M-pesa are now asking their…
19 October 2023
- The World Bank is recommending changes to the Kenyan Data Protection Act of 2019. Based on the bank’s report, the recommendations specifically target regulations on the localization of data. According to the Data Protection Act, at least one copy of…
19 October 2023
- Ezra Chiloba has resigned as the Director General of the Communications Authority (CA). According to a statement from the Authority, Chiloba resigned on Wednesday in a letter to the Chairperson of the CA Board Ms Mary WanguI. His resignation comes…
19 October 2023
- Tecnotree partners with an emerging African telco, providing a full digital BSS stack and value-added services.
19 October 2023
- AIS partners with stc Kuwait and BICS for Asia's first 5G SA roaming connection, advancing 5G technology.
19 October 2023
- Among the 200-plus speakers, presenters, and panellists will be Gwede Mantashe, minister of mineral resources and energy and Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, South Africa’s minister for electricity.
19 October 2023
- KFH, the largest bank in Kuwait, and stc, a digital leader, offer unique benefits to VIP customers.
19 October 2023
- The African Development Bank and African Guarantee Fund promote women's financial inclusion for Nigeria's economic advancement.
19 October 2023
- As we progress deeper into the 5th industrial revolution and the technology it has introduced our era, industries have benefited substantially and everyday life is leading us more into a realm of convenience, efficiency and immediacy. The pace is…
19 October 2023
- Cybercriminals are transitioning from a “smash ‘n grab” approach to a stealthier strategy, spending more time comprehending victim environments, extracting a greater amount of data, and aiming to maximize their profits per attack. This shift…
19 October 2023
- Amazon has announced that it will launch its online retail store in South Africa in 2024, providing South African-based sellers...
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19 October 2023
- Sanari Capital, a South African private equity firm, has achieved a significant milestone by raising R1.25 billion (approximately $65 million) for its growth fund. This represents the second closing for the Sanari 3S Growth Fund, bringing them…
19 October 2023
- We are delighted to be present at MWC Kigali, where we have the privilege of witnessing the tech industry's collaborative spirit taking center stage.
19 October 2023
- Ericsson and du collaborate to implement Ericsson Connected Recycling platform, optimizing waste streams and enhancing sustainability.
19 October 2023
- Actility deepens involvement in Middle East's IoT sector, appointing Yacine Salem to nurture strategic partnerships.
19 October 2023
- In an exclusive last month, Techweez reported that Kenyan-made smartphones were set to hit the market this month. With 10 days left, ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has come out to confirm this stating the date is set as October 30th. CS Owalo…
19 October 2023
- Tecnotree completes system upgrades for MTN South Sudan, enhancing BSS infrastructure for seamless business operations.
19 October 2023
- Ericsson's Excellence Center showcases 5G's potential, offering insights into architecture, automation, and business applications.
19 October 2023
- Qatar is now the largest airline set to offer Starlink’s High-Speed Wi-fi service on specified aircraft and routes. The high-speed, low-latency broadband internet access will be complimentary for all passengers with frictionless ‘One-Click-Access’…
19 October 2023
- Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia has announced a significant workforce reduction, with plans to slash between 9,000 and 14,000 jobs by the end of 2026 in a bid to control costs. This decision comes on the heels of Nokia’s report of a 20% drop…
19 October 2023
- Safaricom now fully owns M-Pesa Holding. Yesterday, the telecoms announced that it had completed the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of M-Pesa Holding Company Limited (MPHCL), the corporate trustee company for M-Pesa.
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19 October 2023
- Taxi-hailing company Bolt has revised its fare prices to cushion its drivers from the recent fuel price hike by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). In Nairobi, Bolt says the increased prices have been effected in all categories…
19 October 2023
- Kenya Power’s prepaid vending system is suffering an outage. The token system has long promised efficiency and transparency. However, a significant outage has plunged some Kenya Power customers into darkness for over 15 hours. The frustration is…
19 October 2023
- Microsoft 365 Copilot offers the ability to summarize meetings held in Teams for those who opt not to attend. Additionally, it can efficiently draft emails, create Word documents, generate spreadsheet graphs, and develop PowerPoint presentations.…
18 October 2023
- Safaricom has fully bought M-Pesa Holding Company Limited (MHCL) from the British multinational Vodafone International Holdings BV. The share purchase agreement has led to the transfer of 100% shareholding in M-PESA Holding from Vodafone BV to…
18 October 2023
- Airtel Africa has today launched the most affordable 4G smartphone in Rwanda. The smartphone will be available for $16.5 (20,000 Rwandan Francs) with users having the option to pay a $0.8 monthly fee for it. The smartphone has been launched in…
18 October 2023
- In Q3 of 2023, global smartphone sales continued their downward trend, marking the lowest consecutive third quarter of decline in a decade with an 8% year-over-year drop. However, it grew 2% quarter-over-quarter.The decline was observed across the…
18 October 2023
- The Kenya Government is tapping Huawei Technologies to help with the development of the country’s ICT infrastructure, promote the digitization of various sectors of the country, such as transportation, e-government, education, digital energy among…
18 October 2023
- Vodacom Group will officially trade as a secondary listing on the A2X Stock Exchange at market open on Thursday, 26 October 2023. From the date of listing, traders can actively trade Vodacom Group’s ordinary shares on A2X. Complimenting Already…
18 October 2023
- Every new technology model is expected to be a replacement for older models, however, the Apple Pencil to USB-C model does not seem to be a replacement for the Apple Pencil second-generation model. This model, being the third was speculated to…
18 October 2023
- Disruption in the world of Insurance is the buzzword of the day in the industry. In a move poised to shake up the South African mass-market life insurance landscape, the Hollard Group makes a significant strategic investment in South African based…
18 October 2023
- When it comes to cryptocurrencies and blockchain adoption, Brazil and its Latin American neighbours have made significant strides. According to a recent Chainalysis report evaluating countries based on the adoption of cryptocurrency services, Brazil…
18 October 2023
- Passkeys are authentication alternatives requiring validation by password, Face ID, or biometrics. This doesn’t seem different from regular authentication, so you may be wondering what’s so special about it that WhatsApp is integrating. Here is the…
18 October 2023
- NewsGPT, the AI-powered news generator and the world’s first fully AI-driven 24/7 news channel – is a revolutionary platform that leverages advanced machine learning, deep learning, and proprietary algorithms to automate all aspects of the news…
18 October 2023
- Orange Middle East and Africa and Smart Africa have announced a partnership on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress Africa in Kigali, promising to revolutionize digital education, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities across the…
18 October 2023
- This error on Android devices is very common and has no precise cause. An array of reasons can be responsible for your phone throwing you this error while trying to use an application.It could be a result of caching issues, which are impossible to…
18 October 2023
- Sweat Economy has expanded its reach to the United States and eight additional countries, including the Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Ghana, Jamaica, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and Uganda. This expansion aligns with Sweat Economy’s mission to empower…
18 October 2023
- Imagine mysterious flying objects flying overhead made to resemble birds, flies, or bees? Drone technology is being spoken about more frequently, especially in the context of surveillance and unmanned military vehicles in warfare. Drones are quickly…
18 October 2023
- Instagram’s parent company, Meta, is introducing a feature that will allow you to control how third parties share your interactions and information with the photo and video-sharing platform. Users can now directly block Instagram from accessing and…
18 October 2023
- VALR, a crypto exchange in South Africa, and Visa, the world’s card network, have formed a strategic partnership for issuing Visa cards and delivering digital payment solutions. They will collaborate on payment solutions that leverage VALR’s crypto…
18 October 2023
- Nigerian crypto startup Coinazer is expanding to Brazil after seeing remarkable success in its user base and the value of transactions. Founded in April 2022, the company is boasting 5,000 users and facilitating transactions worth an impressive $3.8…
18 October 2023
- “In July, we were given the option to resign or be fired,” a former Vibra employee told TechCabal.
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