On Wednesday, the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and National Guidance, in partnership with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has provided 170 households in the Kalungu District with free tablets. This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to boost digital literacy and online learning in rural areas. The government’s program, active for several years, […]

The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform has confirmed that Morocco will revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in observance of Ramadan.  After the holy month concludes, the country will return to daylight saving time (GMT+1) at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025. This annual […]

Over 1,200 schools have been provided with tablets and internet connectivity through the Reimagine Education Programme, giving the teachers and students access to digital learning resources. Airtel reveals this in a statement on Wednesday. The Reimagine Education Programme is a partnership by Airtel and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) that was introduced in 2022 […]

Google has revealed that Gemini, its advanced AI model, can now remember and refer to previous discussions, adding “receipts” to AI chats. This is a significant boost to Google’s AI chatbot services. This new feature, developed on February 13, 2025, improves the user experience and turns AI help into a conversational buddy that remembers by […]

The European Space Agency said on Friday that the first-ever astronaut with a physical impairment has been approved for a mission aboard the International Space Station. A 43-year-old British surgeon and former Paralympian named John McFall, who lost a leg in a motorbike accident when he was 19, expressed his pride in overcoming the obstacle. […]

Airtel Kenya has launched Airtel Lite, a Progressive Web App (PWA) designed for users with low-storage smartphones. Announced on Tuesday, this innovative app aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency for Airtel customers. Read also: Airtel Africa enlists Simi, Fally Ipupa, Diamond Platnumz to promote #SmartaWithData campaign Features of Airtel Lite Airtel Lite is tailored to […]

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu met with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, in Paris to announce a transformative partnership aimed at positioning Nigeria as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation across Africa. President Tinubu announced the partnership via his X account, stressing that the collaboration will not only position Nigeria as Africa’s […]

The Nigeria Telecoms Forum 2025, held at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders to discuss the future of Nigeria’s telecom industry. Techpression, as a media partner, captured key insights from the discussions on infrastructure, investment, regulation, and emerging technologies. One of the key issues raised was the […]

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Guarantee Trust Bank (GTBank) on Thursday scrapped processing fees on all of its point-of-sale (POS) terminals to support business entities across the country in light of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) approved increase in ATM withdrawal charges. GTB users will no longer incur Merchant Service Charges (MSC) as a result of this change, which […]

Global payment processor Mastercard on Thursday launched TRACE (Trace Financial Crime) in the Philippines, making the country the second market after the UK to offer the cutting-edge crime-prevention technology globally, which has been integrated into the Real-Time Payment (RTP) network. The initiative is in partnership with the local interbank network BancNet (the switch operator of […]

In a stride toward technological innovation, Zain Kuwait, a leading technology innovator in Kuwait, and Parallel Wireless, a frontrunner in Open RAN hardware-agnostic solutions, announced on Wednesday the successful completion of a groundbreaking 5G Standalone (SA) Proof of Concept (POC).  This achievement underscores Zain’s commitment to technological advancement and strengthens Kuwait’s position as a global […]

On Tuesday, ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group and Fortinet, a global cybersecurity solutions leader, announced a strategic partnership to enhance cyber resilience and digital protection for businesses throughout the Middle East. The collaboration combines Fortinet’s advanced cybersecurity technologies with ZainTECH’s regional expertise to meet the growing demand for robust cyber protection […]

Valentine’s Day is here, and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift for the tech-loving man in your life, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Sometimes, life gets in the way, and shopping for that ideal present falls at the last minute. But just because you’re short on time doesn’t mean your gift has to be […]

Google DeepMind‘s most recent AI video-generating model, Veo 2, was included in YouTube’s Shorts platform on February 13, 2025. YouTube has made a notable step forward for content creators, offering creators more tools to express their creativity with AI support and transforming short-form video content production. With Veo 2, YouTube Shorts provides a venue where […]

OpenAI secretly deleted its web page outlining its dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on February 13, 2025, which ignited debate inside and outside the tech industry. Users have observed this behaviour, sparking concerns about the company’s continuous commitment to these values, particularly in light of the larger corporate scene under the present government. […]

On Wednesday, Egyptian social e-commerce startup Taager announced it has successfully secured $6.75 million in a pre-Series B funding round. The funding aims to propel its growth within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and enhance its technical capabilities. Read also: Madica invests $800,000 in four African startups to drive growth Funding details […]

The Bank of Zambia on Tuesday announced a new set of banknotes and coins will be.added to the nation’s legal tender. According to the announcement made by the Bank of Zambia on Tuesday, new banknotes will be launched on March 31, 2025. The new banknotes to be added to the Zambian currency are six banknotes, […]

A major leadership change at the nation’s central bank has occurred with the appointment of Michael Atingi-Ego as the new governor of the Bank of Uganda and Augustus Nuwagaba as deputy governor by President Yoweri Museveni. Sandor Walusimbi, a presidential spokesman, confirmed the appointment on Monday. He pointed out that Atingi-Ego had previously served in […]

On Tuesday, Ethio Telecom launched a new ultra-fast EV charging station on both sides of the Bole to Megenagna route in Addis Ababa, marking a daring move in Ethiopia’s expanding EV ecosystem. According to Ethio Telecom’s statement released on Tuesday, its mission as a premier provider of digital solutions and its tagline, “Bringing New Possibilities,” […]