Tecno, a prominent Chinese technology brand, announced the launch of its innovative AI Assistant on December 31, 2024. This new application enhances user experience by simplifying everyday tasks through advanced features like language translation, automated photo editing, and voice-to-text conversion. Read also: Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Realme, enters Nigerian market Enhancing daily life The Tecno AI […]

UnoTelos, a telecom company operating in Nigeria, has announced a ground-breaking strategic alliance with Niral Networks, an Indian company that offers cutting-edge private 5G and EDGE AI computing solutions. The company revealed in a statement on Monday that the partnership is a major step towards tackling connection issues and promoting digital transformation throughout Africa. Read […]

SMART Zambia Institute announced on Friday the successful development of an electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) solution, signifying an important turning point in the nation’s digital transformation process. The eKYC solution aims to improve the security and effectiveness of identity verification procedures. It has been set up in both staging and production environments. Additionally, sample […]

To enhance the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) in Egypt and other high-growth regions including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa, Mastercard has partnered with B2B commerce platform Boost Technology. The partnership, which was announced by Mastercard on December 19, will support the growth of small businesses involved in last-mile fast-moving consumer […]

Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), on Saturday passionately advocated for technology integration to enhance economic prosperity at the FutureMap Academy in Jigawa state. He underscored the potential of deploying local resources to impact development while substantially addressing a diverse audience. Read also: NITDA alerts Nigerians: Beware of […]

Microsoft is significantly shifting its artificial intelligence strategy by incorporating non-OpenAI models into its Microsoft 365 Copilot products.  The decision, announced on Monday, shows the company’s intent to reduce dependence on OpenAI due to concerns over cost and performance. Read also: ChatGPT and Sora suffer another service interruption on Boxing Day Evolving Al strategy Microsoft […]

Microsoft acknowledged a significant issue with installing Windows 11 version 24H2 on Thursday.  Users installing the update via media, such as USB drives or CDs that included security updates from October and November 2024, may find their devices unable to receive further security updates.  As Microsoft noted, this problem does not affect installations conducted through […]

Spiro, a leading electric mobility company founded in 2019, on Monday announced plans to establish its first electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Ogun State, Nigeria.  This initiative aims to bolster local production and reduce reliance on imported vehicles and batteries, primarily from China.  Spiro’s Director for West Africa, Rahul Gaur, stated, “The plant will […]

Google has updated its Chrome browser using artificial intelligence to improve online security. This new feature, “Client Side Detection Brand and Intent for Scam Detection,” released December 20, leverages a Large Language Model (LLM) to analyse web pages directly on users’ devices. Assessing sites’ intent and branding aims to identify potential scams before users interact […]

The Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) and the SatCom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in space technology.  This partnership is a significant step towards fostering innovation and socio-economic development in both nations. Read also: Ghanaian startup SAYeTECH wins $50,000 MEST Africa Challenge […]

According to data from the Electronic Money Issuers (EMIS) Chamber of Ghana and the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT), 10,233 fibre optic cable cuts were reported across Ghana between January and November 2024. The telecoms industry has had to spend a substantial amount of money on repair costs, totalling $17,415,886.87 (GH₵ 255, 111, 919.19) with […]

Through the MoMo Coach chatbot, the Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth, MTN Group Fintech, and Arifu have teamed up to help approximately 1 million small businesses in Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire digitise their operations, increase their use of digital financial services and access to online marketplaces, MTN announced on Friday. By imparting critical digital skills, […]

Google on Thursday announced its new reasoning model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, an AI model that reveals the critical thought processes behind all responses. This model aims to compete with OpenAI’s o1 series and enhance how AI systems process and respond to complex queries. Jeff Dean, the chief scientist at Google DeepMind, emphasised the model’s […]

Kenya has embarked on an ambitious project to lay down 100,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable to enhance Internet connectivity nationwide.  This initiative, announced on Tuesday, is part of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP) and represents a significant collaboration between the government and private sector stakeholders. Read also: Infratel opens ‘Digital House’ to […]

The pan-African tech firm Cassava Technologies has raised $310 million to expand its digital services and infrastructure throughout the continent. The investment comprises a $220 million debt refinance arrangement for one of its companies, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, as well as $90 million in equity from the Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation (Finnfund), Google, and the […]

Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen of Nigeria’s Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) has hinted at a possible partnership with France to strengthen the African nation’s position in space technology, with a focus on fostering innovation and boosting the economy. The visit of the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, to NIGCOMSAT on Wednesday, December 11, served as […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has established a three-year timeframe for the transition of all O’Level exams administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to computer-based testing (CBT). Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, made this announcement during a meeting with the Director of Senior Secondary Education […]

Nokia and Motorola Solutions announced the groundbreaking integration of drone technology on Thursday to enhance public safety and mission-critical operations.  This collaboration introduces an AI-enhanced, automated drone-in-a-box solution designed to effectively support first responders and various industries in managing emergencies. Read also: Google Drive folders can now be summarised by Gemini AI Transforming public safety […]

Tizeti, a pioneering solar-based internet service provider in Nigeria, announced its plans to go public on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Friday.  Founded by Kendall Ananyi in 2011, Tizeti has grown significantly, providing affordable unlimited internet to over 2.8 million subscribers and generating over N11 billion in revenue over the past decade. Read also: Nigerian […]

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a division of a prominent pan-African corporation, Cassava Technologies, announced on Thursday the successful completion of its fibre network extending from Ramatlabama to Ramokgwebana in Botswana. This expanded autonomous network is more than 730 km long, bringing important communities like Francistown, Mahalapye, and Palapye into the fold and establishing the first-ever direct […]