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 […]

Eutelsat, Orange Africa and the Middle East (OMEA) have announced a strategic alliance on Tuesday to use satellite communication to close the digital gap across the Middle East and Africa. It seeks to improve digital inclusion in the area by providing internet connection to remote locations. Orange will use the EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite, which provides […]

On March 3, 2025, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, T-Mobile’s parent company, Deutsche Telekom (DT), alongside AI startup Perplexity, announced a groundbreaking collaboration: a new “AI Phone” priced under $1,000. Scheduled to launch in the second half of 2025, with sales beginning in 2026, this smartphone promises to redefine the user experience by […]

I&M Bank Mtwapa Branch officially opened on Saturday, representing yet another significant turning point in the company’s growth. Its footprint in the coastal region is strengthened with this new branch, which also reaffirms its dedication to providing MSMEs, companies, and individuals with cutting-edge financial solutions. Speaking during the official opening of the Mtwapa Branch along […]

Microsoft announced Dragon Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, on Monday to streamline clinical operations and decrease healthcare administrative responsibilities. The system integrates the capabilities of Dragon Medical One (DMO) and DAX Copilot, both developed by Nuance, a company Microsoft acquired in 2021.  Dragon Copilot combines these technologies to provide sophisticated ambient listening and natural language dictation, […]

Microsoft announced on February 28, 2025, that it will terminate Skype, its once-dominant communication platform, beginning in May 2025. Microsoft Teams has multiplied, especially during the COVID-19 epidemic; thus, this choice consolidates its communication services under it. Read also: OpenAI launches GPT-4.5: A game-changer for ChatGPT users Why Skype is being retired Since its inception […]

Entrepreneurs and business owners are set to gain a major boost with the launch of Bizoach, an innovative AI-powered business platform designed to provide practical, personalized business education and growth solutions.  The AI platform  is a partnership between Stability & Sustenance and Brussel Lake Paragon in the United Kingdom worth one million pounds. Bizoach is […]

Africa Data Centres officially launched the first phase of its state-of-the-art 4.5MW hyperscale data centre in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday.  This facility, named NBOX1, is part of a larger 22.5MW campus designed to meet the growing demands for cloud services and secure data storage in East Africa. Read also: AI showdown: will ChatGPT 4o or […]

The race to dominate the artificial intelligence landscape intensified in 2025, pitting OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4o against xAI’s Grok 3 in a showdown of cutting-edge AI models. ChatGPT 4o, the latest iteration of OpenAI’s renowned GPT series, brings refined reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and broad accessibility to the forefront.  Meanwhile, Grok 3, launched by Elon Musk’s xAI […]

On Monday, Alkremeya, Libya’s first digital B2B e-commerce platform, launched, marking a significant milestone in the country’s grocery supply chain. Founded in 2023 by Abdurrahman Ejdier and Fasih Ullah Ghafoor, the platform is headquartered in Tripoli and aims to connect retailers directly with importers and wholesalers. It provides real-time access to updated product listings and […]

On Wednesday, VFS Global unveiled an AI-powered chatbot designed to revolutionise customer support for individuals seeking UK visas across 141 countries. This innovative tool leverages Generative AI technology to provide timely, accurate, and easily accessible information, enhancing the visa application experience for travellers worldwide. VFS Global’s AI visa assistant The AI-powered chatbot, developed by VFS […]

On Tuesday, Coinbase, a global crypto giant, announced a partnership with Onboard Global, a crypto payments platform, to enable Nigerian users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies seamlessly.  This move comes one year after Nigeria’s regulatory issues with Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, opened up the market to alternative crypto exchanges. Read also: Altvest Capital […]

On Tuesday, Sendstack, a Nigerian logistics technology company, has undergone a series of strategic shifts in recent months, including the departure of its COO and Co-founder, Ifeoma Nwobu. This change comes as the company aims to achieve ambitious revenue targets by expanding its operations and product offerings. Read also: Former Leatherback CEO Ibitade launches rival […]

Pixii Motors, a rising star in electric mobility, has partnered with Ooredoo Tunisie to introduce 5G-enabled electric scooters in Tunisia. Announced on Friday, this groundbreaking collaboration marks the first of its kind in Africa and the MENA region. By integrating 5G connectivity into their smart electric scooters, Pixii Motors aims to set new standards for […]

Alibaba Group reaffirmed its commitment to long-term technical innovation by announcing on Monday plans to invest at least US$53 billion over the next three years to develop its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The investment highlights Alibaba’s focus on AI-driven growth and its position as a top global cloud provider. It surpasses Alibaba’s entire […]

Ethiopia’s top telecom and digital solutions provider, Ethio Telecom, has launched 5G services in the cities of Dessie and Kombolcha on Saturday, continuing its nationwide 5G development. This accomplishment is a major step in the company’s goal to hasten Ethiopia’s digital transformation by guaranteeing fast connectivity and opening up fresh avenues for economic expansion and […]

Cell C is set to launch 5G services in South Africa soon, with large-scale activations expected in the upcoming months. The announcement on Thursday marks a significant advancement for the telecommunications provider amid its financial turnaround. Read also: Telecom Egypt signs EGP 15 billion deal with Orange Egypt to enhance 5G, Internet services 5G services […]

Algeria Telecom and Huawei have officially launched a national 400G Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) project, establishing an all-optical premium transmission network across Algeria. This initiative aims to bolster the nation’s digital economy by enhancing network infrastructure with advanced 400G ultra-high-speed optical technology. Read also: Algeria earmarks $11 million to support AI, cybersecurity startups  Transforming Algeria’s […]

Google has furthered its drive into AI-powered research tools by unveiling an AI system that would help scientists plan experiments and generate research hypotheses. The AI Co-Scientist system, which is based on Google’s Gemini 2.0 model, enables researchers to express a scientific goal in natural language, the company stated in a blog post on Wednesday. […]