Cameroonians face another tax burden as the government implements a new mobile money fee starting January 1, 2025.  This additional charge of 4 Francs per transaction is on top of an existing 0.2 percent tax introduced in 2022. Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé’s announcement has sparked outrage among users of major mobile networks like MTN […]

Sierra Leone’s rural electrification strides are set to significantly improve with the introduction of a results-based financing (RBF) model to accelerate the deployment of solar mini-grids across the country. The innovative approach will provide grants to private mini-grid developers and operators, disbursed upon verification of key milestones such as the number of households connected to […]

West African Examinations Council (WAEC Nigeria) announced on Wednesday that the media reports of resit examination for candidates who failed certain subjects does not apply to Nigerian students. However, the examination body stated that students who have outstanding grades can register for WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2025 – First Series, which will soon commence. Read […]

Hisense presented its latest advancements in AI-enabled technologies at CES 2025, showcasing new products designed to redefine home entertainment and smart living. The company unveiled a range of displays, appliances, and integrated AI systems under its “AI Your Life” theme, offering practical solutions for modern lifestyles.  The ongoing CES 2025 is one of the leading […]

The registration period for private candidates to take the 2025 First Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has been extended, according to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). WAEC announced on Tuesday that the original deadline of Monday, January 6, 2025, has been extended to Monday, January 20, 2025, in a […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Qatar are exploring ways to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other sectors. On Sunday, January 5, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi visited Qatar and held talks with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, to discuss areas of potential collaboration. […]

Elon Musk’s vision for X, formerly known as Twitter, is taking shape as the platform explores live streaming capabilities, marking a significant step toward becoming an “everything app.” On January 7, 2025, Musk tested this feature by live-streaming himself playing a video game for 1 hour and 38 minutes, attracting approximately 3.8 million views and […]

PowerSchool, a leading provider of cloud-based education software, announced a significant data breach affecting K-12 districts across the U.S. on Tuesday.  The company, founded in 1997 and acquired by Bain Capital for $5.6 billion in 2024, serves over 60 million students and 18,000 customers globally. This incident has raised security concerns among educators and parents […]

ASUS unveiled its innovative AI-driven product lineup at CES 2025 on Tuesday. This launch is a key moment for the company, aiming to make AI accessible to everyone. ASUS, founded over 35 years ago, is now a leader in technology. Its focus is on integrating AI into everyday computing. Read also: From classroom to home: […]

On Monday, Apple announced a significant update to its notification system to clarify when notifications are generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Many users have raised concerns about mistakes in these AI-generated summaries, which sometimes led to confusion. Read also: Apple’s iPhone 16 debut event is scheduled for September Fixing mistakes The update comes after a […]

Mashreq Bank on Monday, announced the completion of its sale of a majority stake in NEOPAY, a digital payments provider, to a consortium led by DgPays and Arcapita Group for $385 million. This strategic move allows Mashreq to retain a minority stake, ensuring ongoing support for NEOPAY’s growth. Read also: GTCO secures N209.41 billion in […]

The Kalp Foundation, a non-profit organisation, announced its partnership with The Gambia to develop a blockchain-powered Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platform called Gambia One on Tuesday. This collaboration, which is the first of its type in the world, aims to advance government leadership capacity-building projects and youth skill-building programs in the blockchain and associated technology […]

Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, announced on Wednesday at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja that telecom tariffs will soon rise. However, he clarified that the increase would not match the 100 percent hike requested by telecom operators. He said that discussions and engagements were ongoing to reach a fair rate […]

Telr, the MENA’s award-winning online payment gateway that serves more than 30,000 merchants, on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Apaya, the premier commerce automation platform in the Middle East and Africa. With just a few clicks, merchants can create and expand top-notch payment experiences thanks to this cooperation, which integrates Telr’s complete payment solutions […]

Stitch announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Vodacom Financial Services to enhance the VodaPay wallet. This collaboration aims to streamline the topping up wallets directly from bank accounts, eliminating the need for physical store visits.  Read also: How a Centenary Bank customer lost millions in devastating online scam in Uganda Enhancing user experience […]

A new team at Google, under the leadership of Tim Brooks, will focus on creating artificial intelligence models capable of simulating the real world Brooks, was a former co-lead on OpenAI’s video creation model, Sora, who joined Google DeepMind’s AI research group in October. In a post on X on Monday, Brooks made the announcement, […]

In December 2024, Patrick Mulumba, a Ugandan worker in Saudi Arabia, lost millions of shillings from his Centenary Bank account due to an online banking scam. Shs1.99m was taken out first, then Shs1.95m, making a total of Shs3.94m. The bank opened an investigation into the event after Mulumba’s emotional TikTok video went viral on December […]

On Tuesday, two of the biggest image agencies in the world, Shutterstock and Getty Images, announced their intention to merge, creating a massive force in the visual content industry. The companies said in a joint statement that they want to combine their massive image platforms and save $150 million to $200 million over the three […]

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has been recognised as the Best Cybercrime Unit in Africa for 2024 by the INTERPOL Cybercrime Directorate, based in Singapore. The award highlights the NPF-NCCC’s exceptional efforts in combating cybercrime and improving public safety online, placing it ahead of 54 other African nations. In 2024, the NPF-NCCC […]

On January 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia officially mandated using USB Type-C charging ports for mobile devices. This decision, announced by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO), aims to improve user convenience and promote sustainability.  Read also: From classroom to home: Why Raspberry Pi 500 is […]