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Orange Côte d’Ivoire Launches “Ma Box” App to Enhance Home Internet Experience
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Orange Côte d’Ivoire Launches “Ma Box” App to Enhance Home Internet Experience
Space42 Posts Strong 2025 Results, Accelerates AI-Driven SpaceTech Expansion
Danfoss Launches CoolTrain™ to Fast-Track Data Centre Liquid Cooling Deployment
Ethio Telecom Expands 4G LTE Network to 21 Cities Across Ethiopia
African Startups to Benefit from $46m Speedinvest Fund Backed by EIB Global

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage affecting several global platforms, including Snapchat and Canva. The disruption, traced to AWS’s US East Coast region, left millions of users facing downtime across multiple services.

Amazon Web Services Outage Disrupts Major Global Platforms — Snapchat, Canva Among Those Affected

Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage affecting several global platforms, including Snapchat and Canva. The disruption, traced to AWS’s US East Coast region,…

By: Wura Obadare

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities to inadequate network capacity and heavy internet usage in densely populated areas.

NCC, CBN, and Industry Stakeholders Tackle Failed Telecom Recharges in Nigeria

The NCC, in collaboration with the CBN and telecom stakeholders, is taking decisive steps to address the persistent issue of failed electronic recharge transactions in…

By: Wura Obadare

Cardoso to Fintech CEOs: Innovation Must Be Matched by Strong Governance

Cardoso to Fintech CEOs: Innovation Must Be Matched by Strong Governance

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso urges Nigerian fintech leaders to balance innovation with strong governance, consumer protection, and financial stability during a strategic session at the…

By: Wura Obadare

OpenAI has partnered with the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to launch its first Artificial Intelligence Academy in Africa, marking a major step toward inclusive AI education and research on the continent.

OpenAI Chooses UNILAG as Home for Its First African AI Academy

OpenAI has partnered with the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to launch its first Artificial Intelligence Academy in Africa, marking a major step toward inclusive AI…

By: Adamu Garba

Samsung has officially ended software and security update support for the Galaxy A03s, A52s, F42 5G, and M32 5G, marking the end of their four-year update cycle.

Samsung Ends Software Support for Four Galaxy Phones: Time to Upgrade

Samsung has officially ended software and security update support for the Galaxy A03s, A52s, F42 5G, and M32 5G, marking the end of their four-year…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

Ghana Partners with Cisco to Launch One Million Coders Certification Initiative

Ghana Partners with Cisco to Launch One Million Coders Certification Initiative

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations partners with Cisco to train and certify one million citizens in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, advancing…

By: Wura Obadare

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) host the AI in FinTech Hackathon to train young innovators in artificial intelligence, business analytics, and financial technology under the Digital Egypt Builders Initiative.

Egypt Empowers Next-Gen FinTech Talent Through AI in FinTech Hackathon

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) host the AI in FinTech Hackathon to train young innovators…

By: Ovie George

Nigeria Takes Bold Step Toward Digital Literacy with Translated Data Protection Act

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Meta, has translated the Nigeria Data Protection Act into Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba, advancing digital literacy,…

By: Adamu Garba

Gozem Launches Mobile Money Platform to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Togo

Gozem introduces Gozem Money in partnership with NSIA Banque Togo to expand digital financial access, enabling seamless payments, savings, and money transfers across Togo….

By: Ovie George

MTN South Africa grew its subscriber base to 40.1 million in Q3 2025 but recorded a 2.8% drop in voice revenue and a 5.1% decline in fintech earnings. Data revenue surged 6.4%, driven by rising usage and strong smartphone penetration.

MTN Group Celebrates 30 Years of Connecting Africa, Reaching 300 Million Customers Across Its Markets

MTN Group marks 30 years of connecting Africa, surpassing 300 million customers and advancing its Ambition 2025 strategy to drive digital and financial inclusion across…

By: Adamu Garba

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