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President Ruto backs Competition between Starlink and Safaricom

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Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has publicly supported the presence of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, in Kenya. He believes that Starlink is pushing local competitors like Safaricom to enhance their service quality. Ruto made these remarks during the US-Kenya Business and Investment Roundtable in New York, which took place alongside the United Nations General […]

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Ghana’s Kofa Technologies Raises $5 Million for Battery-Swapping Network

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Kofa Technologies, a Ghanaian startup specializing in clean and portable battery solutions, has partnered with PASH Global to expand its battery-swapping network across Ghana. This initiative aims to deploy 6,000 batteries and establish up to 100 swap stations, providing reliable energy access and supporting the transition to clean energy and the widespread adoption of electric

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Moroccan Startup Userguest Secures €2.2 Million to Boost Hotel Revenue optimization

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Userguest, a Moroccan technology company founded in 2018, has raised €2.2 million (about $2.4 million) in seed funding. The startup’s innovative platform helps hotels increase direct bookings and revenue through automated, personalized messaging. Al Mada Ventures led the investment round, joined by CDG Invest, Saviu Ventures, UM6P Ventures, Kalys VC, Plug & Play, and business

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Bluesky Surpasses 10 Million Users Following Brazil’s Ban on X(twitter)

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Bluesky, the emerging social media platform, announced on Monday that it has officially surpassed 10 million users. This impressive growth is primarily due to a recent surge in popularity following the ban of X, formerly known as Twitter, in Brazil. In a celebratory message on its platform, Bluesky posted, “If you’re reading this, you’re one

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NATCOMS Requests NIN-SIM linkage deadline Extension as Telcos Start Disconnecting Lines

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Nigerian Telecom Subscribers Seek NIN-SIM Linkage Extension The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has called for a two-week extension of the National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) linkage deadline. This request comes as telecom operators prepare to disconnect unlinked lines after the current September 14, 2024 cutoff. NATCOMS President Deolu Ogunbanjo

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Apple Launches iOS 18 for iPhones: Step-by-Step Guide to Download and Install

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On Monday, September 16, 2024, Apple released iOS 18, the latest version of its mobile operating system for iPhone. The free update is compatible with iPhone models from the XR and XS series onwards, as well as the second and third-generation iPhone SE. While Apple Intelligence, the company’s upcoming generative AI features, was a major

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Nigerian Fintech Rise Acquires Kenyan Investment Platform Hisa

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Nigerian fintech company Rise has made a strategic move in the East African market by acquiring Hisa, a Kenyan investment startup. As reported by TechCabal, This marks Rise’s second acquisition within a year, following approval from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The acquisition allows Rise to expand its operations into Kenya while maintaining Hisa’s brand

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Comprehensive Comparison of All iPhone 16 Models: Features, Specs, and Prices.

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Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 16 series at its ” Glowtime” event on September 9, 2024, introducing key updates across all models, including a new action button and dedicated camera button. here is a comaparison of all the iPhone 16 models iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Model Display Size (L x W

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