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How digital divide is denying African youth crucial opportunities brought by internet

Latif is a graduate hunting for a job like many other youths in Kenya. However, he has one key setback;...

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31 Oct

Jumia, Kenya’s leading e-commerce platform, has launched its 10th annual Black Friday campaign, bringing shoppers nationwide access to over 10 million products with discounts reaching up to 50%.

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31 Oct

In a joint effort to bolster digital literacy in Kenya's education system, the Safaricom Foundation has partnered with the Ministry of Education and the Vodafone Foundation to launch a Ksh 240 million program. This initiative will expand digital skills training across 35 Teacher…

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29 Oct

The GSMA has unveiled the Digital Africa Index (DAI), a comprehensive analytical tool that tracks digital adoption and utilization across Africa

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29 Oct

Huawei recently hosted its second ICT Competition roadshow at Kenyatta University as part of a national drive to recruit over 7,000 students for the 2024-2025 competition season

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