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A New Era for Africa’s AI Ecosystem Begins with Launch of International Hub

Hon. Fausta Bergamotto, Undersecretary of State for MiMIT (L) and Philip Thigo Special Envoy for Technology for Kenya (R) The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MiMIT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has co-designed the AI Hub for Sustainable Development to boost Africa’s technological capacity. Unveiled under Italy’s 2024 G7…

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Zanaco Partner to Boost Financial and Digital Inclusion in Zambia

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, has entered into a strategic partnership with Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) mainly to deepen financial and digital inclusion across the country,. The collaboration aims to integrate mobile banking and internet services, providing Zambians with easier access to essential digital and financial tools. The partnership, unveiled…

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HCG Debuts State-of-the-Art PET-CT Scan in Kenya, Advancing Cancer Care Frontiers

New HCG PET-CT Scan In a major milestone for cancer care in Kenya, the HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Centre on Friday, April 25, 2025, officially launched the state-of-the-art PET-CT Scan, the first of its kind in East Africa equipped with the Gallium-68 radiotracer. This cutting-edge technology promises to significantly improve early cancer detection, treatment planning,…

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Merck Launches ThyroAfrica Campaign to Combat Growing Burden of Thyroid Disorders in Africa

Global pharmaceutical giant Merck launched ThyroAfrica, a thyroid disease awareness campaign aimed at addressing the rising burden of thyroid disorders across Africa. The launch event in Nairobi brought together leading global medical experts to discuss the future of thyroid care, tackling challenges and innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. ThyroAfrica seeks to confront the widespread…

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Morocco to Cement Its Status as Africa’s Tech Powerhouse at GITEX AFRICA 2025

Morocco will once again play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the country continues to develop as a tech-driven hub, it has become a regional reference for the continent’s recognition as global force in technology – with innovation and AI at its core. That was the message delivered by a panel of…

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M-PESA Celebrates 18 Years of Transformative Financial Innovation

Safaricom’s mobile financial service, M-PESA, marks its 18th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of innovation, inclusion, and empowerment across Africa. Since its launch in March 2007, M-PESA has grown to become a global financial technology giant, currently serving over 70 million customers in more than 170 countries. The platform has also expanded to accommodate over 55,000…

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Kenya, Uganda Launch AI-Powered App to Combat Cross-Border Counterfeits

Kenya and Uganda have unveiled a cutting-edge AI-powered application, the Bleep App, aimed at curbing the proliferation of counterfeit goods across their borders. Developed by Cypheme, the app was launched on Friday at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) headquarters in Nairobi in collaboration with the Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN) Uganda. ACA Executive Director Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge…

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Africa Media Industry Leaders Advocate for Ethical AI Integration in Media Sector

By Sharon Atieno Africa Media Festival, in collaboration with Baraza Media Lab has convened a high-level media roundtable themed Innovation: AI for Sustainable Media Futures with the aim of exploring AI adoption and examining AI’s disruptive impact in the media sector. This comes after recognizing a shift in Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as both a…

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Konza Technopolis Breaks Ground for First Center of Excellence Digital Hub in Dagoretti South

PS Eng. JohnTanui accompanied by Dagoretti South MP Hon. Kiarie John operating an excavator to ground break for the construction of the first Center of Excellence Digital Innovation Hub at the Riruta Public Complex. The Hub will be constructed within 4 months and is expected to provide an opportunity for the youth to acquire digital…

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OPPO Kenya Addresses Influencer Payment Concerns, Takes Legal Action Against AIfluence

OPPO Kenya has responded to concerns raised by influencers regarding unpaid dues for their participation in the OPPO Reno12 series campaign. The company clarified that it had fully honored its financial commitments and placed the responsibility on the influencer marketing agency, AIfluence, which was contracted to manage the campaign. In a statement, OPPO Kenya explained…

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