Huawei has taken a significant step in expanding its presence in Africa by launching a local cloud service in Nigeria on Tuesday, December 10. This initiative aims to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and support local businesses, particularly startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read also: Huawei sets ambitious goal to expand HarmonyOS with […]

Airtel Nigeria has significantly enhanced home entertainment for Nigerians by partnering with Google to bring YouTube to every television set in the country. This groundbreaking announcement was made on Monday during a signing ceremony at Airtel’s headquarters in Lagos.  The collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide and provide affordable access to quality entertainment for […]

Google has introduced its latest quantum chip, Willow, which the company claims can solve complex problems in just five minutes—tasks that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers an unfathomable 10 septillion years to complete.  This announcement made on December 9 marks a significant advancement in quantum computing, which leverages the principles of particle physics to […]

This week, Google’s DeepMind team unveiled GenCast, an AI-powered weather prediction model that sets a new benchmark in forecasting accuracy. DeepMind researchers claimed in a Nature paper that GenCast outperforms the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts’ ENS, widely regarded as the world’s leading operational forecasting system. Read also: Google hires new country director for […]

Google, Microsoft, TikTok, X and other international digital businesses that operate in Nigeria paid a total of N2.55 trillion ($1.5 billion) in taxes during the first half of this year. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications & Media Relations of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on […]

Have you ever hesitated to click a link because you are unsure if the website is trustworthy? Google Chrome’s latest feature, “Store Reviews,” aims to tackle this problem head-on. This revolutionary tool, announced Monday, uses AI to swiftly analyse website authenticity. Chrome helps internet customers make safer choices by summarising evaluations from Trustpilot and ScamAdvisor. […]

Kenyan electric mobility company Roam on Monday announced its plans to launch 10 additional solar-powered hubs in Nairobi to enhance the city’s electric mobility infrastructure.  ENERGICA, a project under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program, is funding this program. In Nairobi’s crowded urban setting, the project aims to greatly increase the uptake of economical and […]

Huawei Technologies, the Chinese multinational technology company, announced its plans to significantly expand its HarmonyOS ecosystem in the coming months. Over the weekend, the company revealed that it aims to launch 100,000 applications for its HarmonyOS operating system within the next six to 12 months. This ambitious move comes as Huawei seeks to further its […]

Huawei Technologies, in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, successfully hosted the third National ICT Job Fair 2024. Held at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa on November 21 and 22, the event attracted over a thousand participants, including ICT professionals, fresh graduates, and policymakers from across Uganda. Themed “Shaping Uganda’s […]

Senegalese fintech startup New Africa Technology (NAT) teams up with Mastercard to launch a digital and physical prepaid card for individuals via NAT’s current digital wallet solution, “Flash.” The goal of the partnership, which was announced on Wednesday, is to change how payments are made in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin. By promoting payment acceptance […]

Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) has announced the expansion of its groundbreaking Upanzi Network, a collaborative initiative dedicated to developing secure, inclusive, and resilient digital public infrastructure across the continent. The announcement, made on November 20, underscores the network’s commitment to empowering Africa’s socio-economic development through localised and innovative solutions. Launched in 2021 at CMU-Africa’s […]

Somalia is taking significant steps to enhance its digital infrastructure by introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework for the deployment of fibre-optic networks nationwide.  The National Communications Authority (NCA) is preparing to introduce new regulations for submarine cable landings, focusing on a unified strategy to streamline fibre-optic installation. This initiative is aimed at addressing the country’s […]

Google has introduced a significant redesign of its Circle to Search feature, enhancing its functionality and appearance as of today. The update is part of the Google app version 15.45.43.ve.arm64 beta and brings noticeable changes to improve user experience. The revamped interface features a chunkier design with rounded boxes around the search bar and buttons, […]

Africa’s potential to become a global technology leader took centre stage at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) in Lagos, Nigeria. Themed “Harnessing Fintech Solutions for Financial Inclusion & eCommerce Growth,” the event showcased the transformative role of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital infrastructure in advancing Africa’s digital economy. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General […]

Efreshli, Egypt’s leading interior design technology platform, has appointed former Silicon Valley executive Dina Elhaddad as its new co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO). The appointment seeks to enhance the company’s market reach and product innovation as part of its expansion.  This development is complemented by a seed funding round led by Algebra Ventures, with […]

Wahu Mobility has forged a significant alliance with Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans Plc, a subsidiary of Letshego Africa (Letshego Group) to facilitate the acquisition of electric bikes (e-bikes) in Ghana. This collaboration is set to expand access to e-bikes, particularly among delivery riders in the country’s growing gig economy. Wahu Mobility, renowned for its […]

Google Cloud has announced that multi-factor authentication (MFA) will soon become mandatory for all its users to tackle rising levels of cyber threat. The MFA requirement, announced on Tuesday and scheduled to take effect in early 2025, represents a significant shift in Google’s approach to cybersecurity and demonstrates the company’s commitment to safeguarding sensitive data […]

Starlink has suspended its proposed increase in subscription tariffs in Nigeria following significant pushback from the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). The satellite internet provider, owned by tech mogul Elon Musk, made this announcement on Friday, attributing the decision to “regulatory challenges” faced in the country. Earlier this month, Starlink had announced a controversial plan to […]

Apple has taken a significant step forward in its ongoing development of artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing new features in the iOS 18.2 developer beta.  Among these innovations are Genmoji, visual Intelligence, and integration with ChatGPT. These enhancements enrich user interaction and streamline various tasks, showcasing Apple’s commitment to leveraging AI technology. Read also: Apple […]

The Nigerian government has signed an agreement with Ericsson to establish a 5G innovation lab in Nigeria as part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in advancing technology across the nation. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) while Ericsson country manager for Nigeria, Peter Ogundele, signed […]