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Intel’s stock crashes, knocking $12B from government’s stake
Intel is being hurt by PC sales as the AI industry gobbles memory and other components causing PC prices to rise.
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Anthropic expected to receive high ‘junk’ rating from credit agencies following IPO, FT report says
Blackstone's forecast is just a prediction, but naturally, a high junk rating would make it more difficult and costlier for Anthropic to raise the money to keep funding its massive spending…
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Applebee’s exposed customers’ personal data after leaving database password in app
EXCLUSIVE: A security researcher discovered the hardcoded credential in Applebee's app, allowing unrestricted access to customers' personal data.
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Kenswitch taps PayU’s Wibmo to secure online card payments
Kenswitch, Kenya’s domestic payment switch, has partnered with Wibmo, a PayU company, to strengthen authentication for online card payments and support e-commerce transactions routed…
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Credit Direct wants a bigger role in how Nigerians access financial services
Credit Direct, the consumer lending subsidiary of FCMB Group, a Nigerian financial services group, is expanding beyond traditional lending into embedded finance as it seeks to make credit…
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Africa’s AI ambitions face a costly infrastructure question: who will provide the computing power?
Africa’s ability to develop and deploy artificial intelligence will depend partly on access to affordable computing infrastructure. AI systems require significant computing capacity…
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Africa has built more payment networks, but regional businesses still face barriers moving money
African cross-border payment systems have expanded across the continent, but businesses trading between countries still face difficulties moving money through fragmented networks. At…
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Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far
Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far
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African startups are being pushed to think beyond venture capital and towards local exits
African startup founders are being encouraged to look beyond venture capital as regulators and investors consider how local capital markets can support business growth. At Moonshot 2026…
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Africa’s digital economy cannot scale without fixing the infrastructure behind the apps
Africa’s digital economy depends on more than smartphones, internet access and online platforms. Businesses that use digital tools to reach customers still need transport networks, reliable…
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From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean
The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?
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African fintech companies want a bigger role in how businesses operate, not just how they get paid
African fintech companies are expanding beyond payment acceptance as they seek to provide the financial and operational services businesses need to manage their daily activities. The move…
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Airtel Africa half-year profit rises 20% to $452m
Airtel Africa’s profit after tax rose by 20.5% to US$452 million in the half year to 30 September 2026, up from US$376 million in the same period last year. The growth was driven by data…
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Eswatini, Aice Africa to Establish Ai Safety Centre to Boost African Standards Capacity
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Eswatini Standards Authority (ESWASA) and AICE Africa have launched an artificial intelligence (AI) Safety and Standards Centre of Excellence aimed at building…
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Bruising Battle Beckons As Obiri, Kipruto Seek Bite of History At the Big Apple
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Sunday, November 1, comes with a glorious opportunity for Kenya to continue its stranglehold on the New York City Marathon when a number of her sons and daughter…
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Uganda, Kenya sign four MoUs to boost cross-border tourism, trade
Uganda and Kenya have signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cross-border tourism, trade and private sector partnerships, as both countries look to ease travel barriers…
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SA’s 80eight processes US$18m monthly as stablecoin demand grows
South African fintech 80eight now processes about US$18 million (R300 million) in transactions each month. The company attributes this to growing demand from businesses for faster and…
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Banks must become ‘invisible’ to compete in digital finance
Banks must anticipate customers’ needs and embed financial services into everyday transactions to compete with digital platforms, executives from Access Holdings and OPay told Moonshot by…
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From salary splits to loans: How Grey plans to turn FX paychecks into credit
Grey wants to turn foreign salary records into a path to credit for remote workers whose earnings traditional lenders struggle to assess.
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High Court rules against Bolt over removal of Toyota Sienta vehicles from higher-paying XL category
The High Court has ordered ride-hailing firm Bolt to reinstate Toyota Sienta vehicles in its XL category after finding that the company violated drivers’ right to fair administrative action…
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Google backs free AI filmmaking programme offering African creators training and production funding
African filmmakers and emerging visual storytellers can now apply for a free artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking programme backed by Google.org, with selected participants set to…
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Binance suspends withdrawals after $6.3bn hack
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has suspended deposits and withdrawals after a security breach that it estimates affected about $6.3 billion in assets. It could be the…
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CFAO Mobility Kenya takes over Case IH operations
CFAO Mobility Kenya has taken over management of agricultural equipment brand Case IH in Kenya, effective 1 October 2026, following an internal reorganisation within the CFAO Group. The…
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Jumia Kenya Black Friday targets shoppers beyond Nairobi
Jumia Kenya will launch its 2026 Black Friday campaign on 30 October, targeting consumers across the country as the e-commerce platform expands beyond Nairobi. According to Jumia, its…
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Bolt adds pay-more, wait-less ride options in Kenya
Ride-hailing firm Bolt has rolled out three ride categories in Kenya. Customers can pay extra for a faster pick-up, wait longer for a cheaper fare, or hire a car by the hour. The Priority…
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Madica gets US$6m from Flourish Ventures to back more African startups
Madica has secured an additional US$6 million from Flourish Ventures to extend its pre-seed investment programme by three years. It plans to invest in 25 to 30 more African start-ups and…
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Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.
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LOOP launches all-in-one merchant platform for Kenyan SMEs
NCBA Group’s digital financial services arm, LOOP DFS, has launched LOOP BIZ+, a merchant platform that combines payment acceptance, working capital loans and AI-powered stock management…
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The business of satellite internet in Africa is becoming a fight over distribution
Satellite operators can own the infrastructure that connects remote communities to the internet, but they do not always control how customers access that service. Across Africa, licensing…
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Banks and fintechs face a new VAT bill as Kenya changes digital payment tax rules
Banks and fintechs in Kenya are preparing to apply a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) to fees charged for digital payment services, including payment processing, card settlement and payment…