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Starlink Halts New Nairobi Subscriptions Amid Network Strain
In an unexpected announcement, Starlink has temporarily suspended new subscriptions in Nairobi and five surrounding counties due to an overloaded...
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GenAI Faces Data Overload: Experts Urge Companies to Start Small with Specific Goals
As generative AI (GenAI) rapidly evolves, industry leaders are emphasizing the need for companies to focus on targeted, manageable goals...
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Payaza Launches Registration for Annual Hackathon to Fuel AI Solutions for MSMEs
Payaza, a prominent African fintech specializing in payment gateway solutions, has opened registrations for its third annual hackathon, with a...
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Janngo Capital Secures $78 Million for Africa’s Largest Gender-Equal Tech VC Fund
Janngo Capital, an African venture capital firm focused on gender equality, has closed its $78 million fund, making it the...
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Indonesia Bans Google Pixel Sales Days After Blocking Apple’s iPhone 16
Indonesia has banned sales of Google Pixel smartphones for failing to meet domestic content requirements, days after blocking Apple’s iPhone...
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Hints at an ‘Agentic’ Alexa
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Thursday hinted at an improved, “agentic” version of the company’s Alexa assistant — one that...
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OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Search, Its New Google Competitor Offering Enhanced Real-Time Information
OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Search, an advanced search tool integrated into its ChatGPT platform. This new feature builds on...
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Claude Gets Desktop Apps And Dictation Support
Anthropic is launching Claude apps for Mac and Windows today in public beta, which — as Anthropic writes in a...
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Telecom Egypt Secures $370 Million Syndicated Loan to Enhance Financial Stability
Telecom Egypt has secured a syndicated loan amounting to EGP 18 billion ($370 million) to bolster its financial flexibility and...
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Wasoko and MaxAB Bring Onboard Former Cruise CTO to Spearhead AI Transformation in African Retail
In a bold move to reshape Africa's informal retail sector, Wasoko and MaxAB have appointed ex-Cruise CTO, Elshenawy, to lead...
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