Vodacom Group has emerged as Africa’s Top Employer for 2025 after scoring 99.56%, securing its third straight win for excellence in HR, innovation, and ethical AI practices.
Moniepoint Launches 2nd Cohort of DreamDevs to Strengthen Africa’s Tech Talent Pipeline
Moniepoint opens applications for its second DreamDevs cohort, offering Nigerian graduates hands-on tech training, internships, and career opportunities to bridge the continent’s skills gap.
Meta to Reduce Reality Labs Workforce by 10% as AI Becomes Strategic Focus
Meta is set to cut roughly 10% of jobs in its Reality Labs unit, signaling a shift away from metaverse investments toward artificial intelligence initiatives.
Google Debuts Personal Intelligence to Make Gemini a More Personalised AI Assistant
Google rolls out Personal Intelligence for Gemini, allowing the AI to deliver tailored help by securely connecting Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube data.
NITDA Expands U.S. Collaboration to Advance Nigeria’s Data Privacy, AI, and Cybersecurity Drive
NITDA is strengthening cooperation with the United States to enhance Nigeria’s data governance, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity framework as part of its digital economy agenda.
Uganda Imposes Nationwide Internet Shutdown Ahead of January 15 Elections
Uganda will suspend internet access from January 13, 2026, ahead of general elections to curb misinformation and protect national security, affecting all telecom and internet providers.
Lenovo Maintains Lead as Global PC Shipments Climb 9.6% to 76.4 Million Units in Q4 2025 — IDC
Worldwide PC shipments increased 9.6% year over year to 76.4 million units in Q4 2025, with Lenovo leading the market, according to IDC.
Google Expands Gemini AI in Gmail With Automatic Summaries and Smarter Replies
Google is deepening Gemini AI integration in Gmail, adding automatic thread summaries, AI-generated overviews, and enhanced reply suggestions—some switched on by default.
Google Starts Phased Rollout of January 2026 Security Update for Pixel Devices
Google has begun deploying its January 2026 update for Pixel phones and tablets, bringing important security patches and system stability improvements via a gradual rollout.
Oppo Unveils A6s 5G With Huge 7,000mAh Battery for Budget-Focused Users
Oppo has introduced the A6s 5G, a budget smartphone featuring a 7,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and a 120Hz display, with a clear focus on battery endurance.