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 […]

MTN Zambia has launched an AI assistant named Call Natasha to enhance its customer service.  The  AI-powered conversational agent, developed by blackNgreen, was officially announced on Friday.  MTN Zambia’s launch of Call Natasha reinforced the company’s commitment to digital transformation and improved customer engagement. Read also: Internet subscriptions climbed to 139.28 million in December: NCC […]

South Africa’s Polokwane Municipality has joined many African communities on a mission to go digital by 2030. On January 30, 2025, Mayor Makoro John Mpe unveiled the MyPolokwane Citizen App, a digital platform designed to enhance communication between the municipality and its residents.  This initiative is part of a broader vision to integrate advanced technologies […]

Nigerian female artiste, Temilade Openiyi, popularly called Tems, won a Grammy award for the Best African Music Performance category with Love Me Jeje on Sunday at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Tems earned her first Grammy nomination in 2021 for a feature on Wizkid’s Essence and won her first Grammys in 2023 for Best […]

A significant initiative to empower Zambia’s digital workforce was launched on January 30, 2025.  The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), in collaboration with the Women’s Entrepreneurship Access Center (WEAC) and the International Trade Center (ITC), unveiled a series of Digital Freelancer Boot Camps.  This program aims to equip aspiring freelancers and small to […]

According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reports released on Friday, internet subscriptions increased from 136.54 million in November to 139.28 million in December. Nigeria’s internet consumption increased by 36.5 percent year over year from 713,200 terabytes in December 2023 to 973,455 terabytes in December 2024. 998.79 million gigabytes is the approximate total use. Internet […]

On January 30, 2025, a significant initiative was launched to empower Zambian youths through digital entrepreneurship training. This program is a collaboration between the International Trade Centre (ITC), the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA), and the Women’s Entrepreneurship Access Centre. The program aims to equip young people with essential digital skills, which are […]

Forza Horizon 5, one of the most celebrated open-world racing games, is finally making its way to PlayStation 5. Playground Games officially confirmed the release on their website and social media, putting an end to months of speculation. The highly anticipated launch is set for Spring 2025, bringing the thrill of the Horizon Festival to […]

TAAG Angola Airlines took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet modernisation strategy. The new aircraft, featuring a special commemorative livery, is the first of four Dreamliners set to join the fleet, reinforcing TAAG’s commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and an enhanced passenger experience. Read also: […]

Kenya has mandated that all importers get digital maritime insurance for their goods from local insurers before customs clearance, effective February 14. This development is part of Kenya’s plans to transform the way importers obtain cargo insurance, firmly bringing the nation’s marine economy into the digital era. It is actually the end result of a […]

Airtel Africa reported on Thursday that its total number of users had increased by 7.9 per cent to 163.1 million. Data customers increased by 13.8 per cent to 71.4 million, indicating that data penetration was still on the rise. As smartphone penetration increased by 5.2 per cent to 44.2 per cent, data usage per subscriber […]

OpenAI has unveiled its latest innovation, the o3-mini, on January 31, 2025. This new AI model is designed to enhance reasoning capabilities and is available to all users of ChatGPT for free. The launch comes as competition in the AI sector intensifies, particularly with the emergence of companies like DeepSeek. OpenAI’s founder, Sam Altman, expressed […]

The County Government of Kirinyaga has unveiled a state-of-the-art Geographic Information System (GIS) lab to enhance service delivery, transparency, and efficiency within the Department of Lands. Governor Anne Waiguru, who spearheaded the initiative, emphasised that the facility would be crucial in curbing fraud and land grabbing while streamlining land governance processes. Read also: Zambia launches […]

South African fintech startup 6DOT50 has partnered with BTS and Seriti Solutions to introduce cryptocurrency payments for vehicle purchases. This groundbreaking initiative allows customers to buy new and used cars at over 1,400 dealerships using eight different cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC). Read also: Ivorian fintech Cauridor raises $3.5M to enhance cross-border payments in Africa 6DOT50 […]

Netflix has confirmed that Squid Game Season 3, the final chapter of its record-breaking series, will premiere on June 27, 2025. The announcement was made by Netflix’s Head of Content, Bela Bajaria, at Next on Netflix, alongside first-look images hinting at an intense and suspenseful conclusion. Read also: Squid Game joins Call of Duty: A […]

The first-ever Women in Gaming Africa conference, organized in partnership with SiGMA Group, aims to reshape inclusivity and foster professional development within the gaming industry. The landmark event is set to take place from March 10 to 12, 2025, at Cape Town’s Grand-West Arena, aligning with International Women’s Day to celebrate the contributions and achievements […]

AXIAN Telecom has been granted a $160 million senior corporate loan by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help them increase financial inclusion and digital access in nine African nations, with a special focus on the expansion of 4G and 5G technology. According to the announcement by AXIAN Telecom on Thursday, It will also spur […]

Chinese media reports claim that the US is responsible for the January 3 cyberattacks against China’s AI model DeepSeek. According to cybersecurity specialists, the attacks peaked earlier this week with a big brute-force attempt coming from US IP addresses. Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks were used in the attack’s first phase in an effort to overload […]