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Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem
Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem

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Africhange partners with Griffin to launch UK GBP bank accounts and becomes one of the first Payment Service Providers registered by the Bank of Canada—marking a major step in its global fintech expansio

Africhange Launches UK Bank Accounts and Secures Bank of Canada Registration

Africhange partners with Griffin to launch UK GBP bank accounts and becomes one of the first Payment Service Providers registered by the Bank of Canada—marking…

By: Wura Obadare

At DataFest Africa 2025 in Lagos, the Nigeria AI Collective launched major initiatives—including a National AI Repository, Hackathon, and Startup Community—to accelerate ethical AI innovation, collaboration, and capacity building across Nigeria.

Nigeria AI Collective Unveils Bold Initiatives to Drive AI Innovation and Collaboration at DataFest Africa 2025

At DataFest Africa 2025 in Lagos, the Nigeria AI Collective launched major initiatives—including a National AI Repository, Hackathon, and Startup Community—to accelerate ethical AI innovation,…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Nathaniel Bassey has made history as the first Nigerian gospel artist to surpass 400 million streams on Spotify, marking a major milestone for gospel music and faith-based content in Nigeria.

Nathaniel Bassey Becomes First Nigerian Gospel Artist to Surpass 400 Million Streams on Spotify

Nathaniel Bassey has made history as the first Nigerian gospel artist to surpass 400 million streams on Spotify, marking a major milestone for gospel music…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Traditional voice calls in South Africa are rapidly declining as consumers shift to data-based apps like WhatsApp and face a surge in spam calls, prompting regulatory investigations and calls for stronger enforcement.

South African Voice Calls Decline Amid Data Shift and Rising Spam Call Epidemic

Traditional voice calls in South Africa are rapidly declining as consumers shift to data-based apps like WhatsApp and face a surge in spam calls, prompting…

By: Wura Obadare

SpaceX’s Starlink has issued an urgent update notice requiring select customers to update their devices by November 17, 2025, to avoid internet service disruption or permanent equipment failure.

Starlink Issues Urgent Update Notice to Prevent Internet Service Disruption

SpaceX’s Starlink has issued an urgent update notice requiring select customers to update their devices by November 17, 2025, to avoid internet service disruption or…

By: Adamu Garba

Airtel Africa and Nokia have joined forces to deploy a high-capacity fibre optic network through Telesonic, connecting East and Central Africa with speeds up to 38 Tbps and bridging the continent’s digital divide.

Airtel Africa Partners with Nokia to Launch Mega Fibre Network Across East and Central Africa

Airtel Africa and Nokia have joined forces to deploy a high-capacity fibre optic network through Telesonic, connecting East and Central Africa with speeds up to…

By: Ovie George

South African police, in collaboration with MultiChoice and the Hawks, have seized illegal streaming devices worth $29,000 in Johannesburg, cracking down on digital piracy and cybercrime.

Police Seize $29,000 Worth of Illegal MultiChoice Streaming Devices in Johannesburg Raid

South African police, in collaboration with MultiChoice and the Hawks, have seized illegal streaming devices worth $29,000 in Johannesburg, cracking down on digital piracy and…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Africa Tech Festival 2025 kicks off in Cape Town, uniting leaders from across the continent to promote responsible, inclusive, and human-centred digital innovation for Africa’s future.

Africa Tech Festival 2025 Opens in Cape Town, Champions Inclusive and Responsible Digital Innovation

Africa Tech Festival 2025 kicks off in Cape Town, uniting leaders from across the continent to promote responsible, inclusive, and human-centred digital innovation for Africa’s…

By: Ovie George

Samsung is reportedly planning to unveil the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra at a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco. The lineup may feature Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Launch Date Leaks: Galaxy Unpacked Event Set for February 25 in San Francisco

Samsung is reportedly planning to unveil the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra at a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco….

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

Nigeria’s National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill will transform NITDA into the country’s central digital regulator, overseeing innovation, cybersecurity, and public sector transformation.

NITDA Set to Become Nigeria’s Digital Super-Regulator Under New E-Governance Bill

Nigeria’s National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill will transform NITDA into the country’s central digital regulator, overseeing innovation, cybersecurity, and public sector transformation….

By: Ovie George

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