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Airtel Kenya Unveils AI-Powered Spam Alert System to Combat Illegal Messages
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Airtel Kenya has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam alert service to block messages sent by fraudsters from reaching its subscribers The AI-powered tool will be available to all Airtel subscribers countrywide at no charge Customers of Airtel Kenya have been experiencing unwelcome messages on their devices, frequently causing annoyance. Bonface Kanyamwaya, a journalist…
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Stocks Soar to 5-Week Peak in International Markets
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Tuesday saw Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rise by 0.15%, reaching 1,241.95 points, marking its highest level since April 2nd. The index finished 1.9 points up following Monday’s increase of 13.8 points. Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, from which the index is derived, surged by 34% to reach VND17.8 trillion (US$686 million). The…
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Okowa Speaks: Returns $1 Billion to Delta Govt as EFCC Investigation Begins
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Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has refuted rumors alleging he returned ₦500 billion to the Delta State government during an EFCC probe. Okowa’s representative stated that the inquiry is still underway and no funds have been returned. The EFCC has pledged to keep investigating the ex-governor, while Okowa’s team maintains his innocence. The…
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Why Financial Institutions Must Step Up as Today’s Consumers Get Savvier
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Editor’s Note: This engaging piece features Absa Bank Kenya’s head of consumer banking who emphasizes that financial organizations need to be alert regarding how they deliver their services to clients. According to his viewpoint, those times have passed where customers cared only about basic quality. Providing superior customer service is now crucial. This change…
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Chinese Shoppers Spend Avg. $79 Per Person This Holiday Season
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During the May Day holiday, Chinese travelers increased their expenditures by 8% compared to the previous year, reaching 180.27 billion yuan (approximately US$24.92 billion). However, this figure remained below pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, China’s service sector experienced growth at its lowest rate in seven months throughout April. The May Day holiday, one of the country’s…
 

