African smartphone market surges in Q1 2024, outpacing feature phones
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Smartphone shipments have overtaken feature phones for the first time, according to a recent report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The…
Nigerian Government unveils digital solution to boost agricultural extension services
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In a bid to improve farming practices and address the country’s ongoing food crisis, the Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to…
Ghanaian government takes bold step in cybersecurity: grant licenses to 51 firms
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Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has granted licenses and accreditations to 51 cybersecurity entities. This initiative marks Ghana as the first African…
Kenyan ride-hailing drivers begin strike; demand better pay
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Thousands of e-hailing drivers have taken to the streets of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, in a five-day strike that began on Monday. The…
Sibanye-Stillwater suffers cyberattack; mining operations unscathed
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Sibanye-Stillwater, one of the world’s largest precious metals producers, has shown digital resilience as it successfully thwarted a significant cyberattack on its…
Botswana aims for the stars with first Satellite launch
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Botswana is set to join the ranks of nations with satellites in orbit. The Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)…
Tanzania's NALA secures $40m to revolutionize African fintech landscape
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NALA, the Tanzania-born remittance startup, has successfully closed a $40 million Series A funding round. Led by Acrew Capital, with participation from…
Snapchat is working on improving teens safety on its app
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With the ongoing wave of sexual predators lurking around the corners of the internet to prey on unsuspecting teenagers, it has become…
Apple bridges messaging gap with Android; launches support for RCS
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Apple has finally embraced Rich Communication Services (RCS) in its latest iOS 18 beta, potentially revolutionizing cross-platform messaging for millions of users…