A tech entrepreneur in Egypt has established a way to help young Arabs access a variety of training programs. The educational technology platform called EYouth is an Egyptian start-up that provides digital skill development training programs for professionals, entrepreneurs, and youth seeking to advance their careers. Regardless of their beginning level, learners can advance at […]

The official inauguration of the e-Justice platform on Thursday, January 30, marked a significant advancement in Côte d’Ivoire’s modernisation of its public administration. Citizens of Yopougon and Dabou can now apply online for nationality certificates under this program, which was designed to make access to judicial services easier. Read also: Mastercard, NAT partner to introduce […]

Senegal’s “New technological deal” initiative to transform its digital sector by 2034 has received support from the French telecom company, Orange. During a meeting with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday, January 30, Christel Heydemann, CEO of French telecom company Orange, reaffirmed the company’s support for the “New Technology Deal.” The program aims to […]

Vitel Wireless (Vitel) stated on Thursday that it has achieved a significant milestone in the Nigerian telecom sector by being the first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in the country to be given a mobile number series by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The company claims that Vitel Wireless’ assignment of mobile number series 0712 […]

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Kenya Airways have finally reached a resolution after a fiery showdown over the controversial treatment of a Nigerian passenger, Ms Gloria Ibukun Omisore, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. What started as a high-stakes standoff—complete with viral videos, diplomatic tensions, and accusations of mistreatment—has now culminated in […]

In a major step towards the nation’s digital transformation, the World Bank and the Government of the Republic of Zambia have started the technical review of components under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) on Monday. Utilising the multiphase programming approach under the Inclusive Digitalisation for Eastern and Southern Africa Program (IDEA), the four-day summit […]

On February 2, 2025, Google’s X, dubbed the “moonshot factory,” unveiled Heritable Agriculture, a firm committed to using AI to improve farming methods. This is a massive step towards changing the agricultural landscape. This project uses Google’s technology expertise and artificial intelligence (AI) in sustainable agriculture to boost agricultural yields while addressing environmental issues. Read […]

Ghana’s re-elected president, John Dramani Mahama, has nominated Dr Johnson Asiamah to be the next governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) He was nominated for the position after the apex bank’s current governor, Dr Ernest Addison went on leave ahead of his retirement in March, 2025. Dr Asiamah’s nomination by the president has raised […]

Hulu has announced new episodes of popular anime series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations will begin airing February 1. This addition includes episodes 211 to 293, all available in English dub. This move is part of Hulu’s strategy to enhance its anime offerings, catering to franchise fans eagerly awaiting these dubbed episodes. Read also: Netflix announces […]

OpenAI has introduced a new feature called Deep Research for ChatGPT to assist users with complex research tasks. This announcement was made on Monday. The tool is currently available to Pro users in the U.S., with plans for broader access in the future. Read also: OpenAI unveils smarter o3-mini AI for enhanced math, coding queries […]

Airtel Zambia subscribers were left frustrated over the weekend after the mobile network experienced a major outage, disrupting essential mobile services across the country. The outage on Sunday affected internet access, mobile money transfers, online taxi services, and betting platforms, leaving thousands of users stranded. Read also: Airtel Malawi expands network with new fiber partners […]

PrimeNet Solutions, a Zambia-based payment solution, announced the launch of PrimePay and Bills Marketplace on Monday to improve financial inclusion, streamline transactions, and provide a smooth digital payment experience for both consumers and companies in a market that is still quite fragmented. PrimePay is a cutting-edge digital payment system developed by PrimeNet Solutions that simplifies […]

9mobile, Nigeria’s mobile network provider, has seen a steep drop in its subscriber base over the past two months, with 6,079 people exiting the network, a report by the Nigerian Communications Commission stated. For 9mobile, this porting loss happened in the months of November and December 2024 according to “Incoming and Outgoing Porting Activities of […]