Nigerian anti-corruption agency has arrested 792 suspects in a major raid on a building allegedly used as a hub for international online fraud. The Financial and Economic Crimes Commission (EFCC) said the suspects, including 148…
Netflix to end free access plan in Kenya,…
Netflix, the subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service, has planned to end its free mobile plan in Kenya. Netflix has decided to discontinue its free mobile plan in Kenya after two years. Under the plan,…
Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles Promise You Clean And Affordable Journeys
Toyota, in partnership with Sasol and Air Products, recently demonstrated their hydrogen ecosystem in South Africa. They showcased the first hydrogen-powered drive on local soil. The potential of hydrogen in SA has emerged as a…
Frogfoot RISE To Bring Faster And Cheaper Prepaid…
Frogfoot Networks, has announced a new prepaid fiber offering called Frogfoot RISE. They plan to roll out this service to around 40,000 to 45,000 homes over the next three to six months. The initial phase…
Top social media trends in Africa in 2023
Different social media platforms are getting popular in Africa in 2023. GeoPoll, the world's largest mobile survey platform, has also conducted research across four African countries – Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa – to…
Made By Google 2023: Google’s Latest Breakthrough in…
Google is launching its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones today, October 4th. They're holding a special event “Made By Google 2023” for it in New York. You can watch it online from…
WhatsApp To Stop Working For Some Africans, After…
WhatsApp is set to stop working on certain older smartphones starting October 24, 2023. The messaging app will discontinue its support for smartphones running Android 4.1 or earlier versions and iPhones still using iOS 11…
Will Spotify Translate All Podcasts Into African Languages…
Spotify has unveiled an AI-powered translation feature for podcasts, to offer a personalized global listening experience. Will it be also available for Africans? If you love to listen to podcasts and music, you might be…
South Africa’s Surveillance Laws ‘RICA vs Section 205’…
The Constitutional Court declared parts of RICA unconstitutional, following a case brought by amaBhungane. After that, South Africa's parliament is seeking feedback on a proposed bill to amend its surveillance law RICA. The bill aims…
Microsoft Surface Event 2023: What To Expect From…
What Is The Microsoft Surface Event? The Microsoft Surface Event is a special event organized by Microsoft where they are going to announce new products. The major products will be their Surface line of devices…
Google Brings Pixel’s Game Dashboard To Chromebooks, What’s…
Google is integrating its Chromebooks with a new gaming feature called "Game Dashboard." This feature actually belongs to Google’s Pixel Phone, and now it’s available in Chromebooks as well. Game Dashboard Game Dashboard is a…
Apple Unveils iPhone 15 Lineup With Android Charging…
Apple recently unveiled its much-anticipated iPhone 15 lineup in a grand event. This lineup includes four exciting models: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. These new iPhones…
Threads Introduces Keyword Search Feature To Find Posts
Threads, a text-based social media platform by Meta, is rolling out a new Keyword Search feature to more countries, in order to improve the user experience. The feature allows users to search for specific keywords…
Hitch Africa Launches App For On-Demand Services In…
Hitch Africa, an online marketplace for on-demand services in Africa, is launching a new app that aims to provide a convenient and safe experience for users. The app will offer a range of services including…
How to Make Cross-Border Payments Affordable in Africa
Africa is very much behind other countries in the world in regards to cross-border payments. Affordable cross-border payments are the need of the hour as it expands markets and nurtures innovation for business. Technology, in…
Nigeria to lead Africa’s AI revolution with key…
Stressing the need for global collaboration, Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy in Nigeria, is calling on top AI researchers of Nigerian descent to assemble and help develop a key National AI…
South Africa promoting electric taxi despite energy crunch
Embracing the trend of manufacturing and deploying electric vehicles like several countries, South Africa continues experimenting with electric taxis and progressing towards green energy. A team from Stellenbosch University (SU) is examining the feasibility of…
The future of technology: bug tracking software in…
Exploring the Future of Technology: The Rise of Bug Tracking Software in the Middle East and AfricaThe future of technology is a topic that is constantly evolving, with new trends and innovations emerging at a rapid…
Empowering women in Africa through financial literacy and…
Mukuru’s role in women’s empowerment In South Africa, the month of August carries special significance. It is Women’s Month; a period of national celebration and recognition of the indispensable role women play in shaping our…
