At least six Russians were reported dead on Thursday after a submarine submerged near Hurghada, Egypt, according to a statement from the local governor, Major-General Amr Hanafy. The incident occurred on March 27, 2025, when a submarine operated by Sindbad Submarines went down near Hurghada, claiming the lives of six Russian passengers, including two children. […]

Volvo has launched its flagship all-electric SUV, the EX90, in South Africa. The announcement was made on Friday, marking a new chapter in the country’s electric vehicle market. The EX90 is a premium seven-seater that offers luxury, safety, and advanced technology. Technical specifications and performance The Volvo EX90 is available in South Africa in the […]

Maroc Telecom and Inwi announced a major partnership on Thursday to accelerate the deployment of fibre optics and 5G technology across Morocco. This alliance marks a new era of cooperation between the two telecom giants, aligning with Morocco’s digital transformation goals. Joint ventures for enhanced infrastructure The partnership involves creating two joint ventures: FiberCo and […]

Elon Musk announced on Friday that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acquired his social media platform, X, in an all-stock transaction. This deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, considering X’s $12 billion debt. Musk expressed his vision for the merger as follows: “xAI and X’s futures are intertwined. Today, […]

Elon Musk’s Grok AI integrated with Telegram on Thursday, marking its first big extension beyond X. Telegram faces legal concerns and tough messaging app rivalry. In addition to X Premium subscribers, Telegram Premium users can now access the chatbot, which is renowned for its provocative and innovative responses. Telegram has struggled to retain users largely […]

Jem HR, a South African startup, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $3.3 million in pre-Series A funding. This investment will help expand its WhatsApp-based human resources and employee benefits platform across Africa. Read also: Get ready: Meta AI calls are coming to WhatsApp Enhancing WhatsApp-based HR solutions Jem HR’s platform is designed to […]

In a blog post on Tuesday, OpenAI, ChatGPT’s parent company, launched image generation features, allowing users to generate and enhance the quality of photos using GPT-4o. The update, according to the Microsoft-backed company, is a big step towards integrating image production into AI-driven communication. A sample image showing better text accuracy in AI-generated images than […]

On Monday, WhatsApp announced an exciting update that brings voice calls powered by Meta AI to its platform. This feature allows users to engage in hands-free, seamless conversations with the AI assistant, making multitasking easier. Users can effortlessly switch between voice and text during calls, enhancing accessibility and convenience. One standout aspect of this update […]

Apple Inc. is making waves with a bold leadership change in its artificial intelligence division. On March 20, 2025, CEO Tim Cook announced that John Giannandrea would step down as head of Siri operations, with Mike Rockwell, the mastermind behind Vision Pro, taking the reins. This move highlights Apple’s urgency to revamp its AI strategy […]

The London Internet Exchange (LINX), one of the top Internet Exchange Point (IXP) operators in the world, announced on Thursday that its Nairobi network expansion to PAIX is now complete and that services are available for purchase. LINX’s goal to improve connectivity and interconnection capabilities in the East African country has reached a major milestone […]

Google’s Gemini AI suite added Canvas and Audio Overview on Wednesday. These tools facilitate user participation and engagement with digital content, bolstering Gemini’s productivity and creativity. Dave Citron, Senior Director of Product Management for Gemini Apps, highlighted the importance of these updates, stating, “Gemini is evolving into an even more powerful partner for creativity and […]

Google has formally opened its first “cloud region” in Johannesburg, which is a major milestone as the tech giant steps up its ambitions to build a strong data centre infrastructure in South Africa and compete with its American rivals, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Google used Wednesday’s industry event in Johannesburg to emphasise this […]

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 […]