Zain Group, a prominent supplier of cutting-edge ICT and digital lifestyle services with operations in eight Middle Eastern and African markets, has unveiled its ground-breaking Global Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Offering. The company announced on Wednesday that through a single point of integration and contractual agreement, this cutting-edge technology is expected to enable Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) […]

On Tuesday, Maju Kuruvilla, the former CEO of Bolt, unveiled his new venture, Spangle AI, an innovative e-commerce startup designed to revolutionise the online shopping experience, a seed investment from Seattle VC firm Madrona along with Silicon Valley firm Streamlined Ventures. This move marks Kuruvilla’s latest venture in digital retail, following his tenure at Bolt […]

On March 18, 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang captivated audiences at the GTC 2025 conference in San Jose by announcing a landmark partnership with Google DeepMind and Disney Research. The event’s highlight was the introduction of “Blue,” a Star Wars-inspired BDX droid, showcasing the fusion of AI, Nvidia’s technology, and Disney’s creative expertise. This collaboration […]

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has made a strategic move by acquiring Hotshot, a startup specialising in AI-powered video generation tools. Hotshot’s CEO and co-founder, Aakash Sastry, made the announcement in a post on X on Monday. Read also: Elon Musk links massive cyberattack on X to Ukraine How the acquisition will change Hotshot […]

Google has announced it will gradually discontinue its long-standing Google Assistant in favour of Gemini, its AI-powered assistant. The tech giant made the announcement on Friday. According to Google, the transition will begin with mobile devices and later expand to other devices such as tablets, cars, smartwatches, and headphones. Read also: Google, Meta, X face […]

Telkom Kenya has secured a $4.4 million grant from Rakuten Symphony and Airspan Networks to develop and deploy Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology, enhancing mobile connectivity and reducing infrastructure costs across Kenya. The announcement was made on Wednesday. Read also: Telkom Kenya, Rakuten Symphony, Airspan partner on Open RAN testing, knowledge transfer Advancing […]

Kenya is advancing its space ambitions through new collaborative frameworks with Rwanda and Egypt, following the Cabinet’s approval on Tuesday March 11, for formal cooperation between the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) and its counterparts—the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA). These agreements mark a strategic move to enhance Kenya’s position in […]

Airtel Money on Thursday entered into a partnership with Spiro Uganda and gnuGrid CRB to launch the first AI-powered electric motorcycle lending market in Uganda. Yb The innovative project, which was introduced at Four Points Kampala, will make it easier for Ugandans to own their own electric motorcycles for seamless transportation and mobility. The launch’s […]

BasiGo, a leading electric bus solutions provider, announced an expansion of operations with the delivery of 28 new electric buses to Rwanda. This move is part of a broader plan to deploy 100 electric buses nationwide by the end of 2025. The first batch of buses is expected to arrive in Kigali next month to […]

Vice Chairman Brad Smith announced on Thursday that Microsoft Corporation will increase its investment on cloud and AI capabilities in South Africa by an extra $297 million by the end of 2027. According to Bloomberg, Smith made the statement during a Johannesburg event in advance of a forthcoming investment conference in South Africa. Read also: […]

PaySpace, a payroll processor in Africa and the Middle East, on Tuesday rebranded as Deel Local Payroll. This move follows its acquisition by Deel, a global payroll giant, in a deal reportedly worth around $100 million in 2024. Read also: Citi, Visa, Cellulant launch payment tool for Kenyan SMEs Deel expands reach via PaySpace tech […]

South Africa’s Minister of Communications Solly Malatsi is seriously considering imposing tax levies on streaming giant, Netflix and DStv, raising the matter in a Tuesday parliamentary Q&A session. Minister Malatsi is taking this measure as part of a larger plan to ensure South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC)  financial viability amid the Corporation’s financial struggles. Exploring […]

Morocco is taking a major step in digital education with the launch of YouCode Fès, a new coding and programming school in the Fès-Meknès region.  The initiative, officially announced on February 28, aligns with the country’s strategy to enhance digital skills and create new opportunities in the tech sector. Backed by a budget of 53 […]