South Africa Targets Streaming Services with New Licences
In a move to regulate content providers, South Africa is contemplating the licensing of on-demand and digital streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus.…
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MTN Launches Uganda’s First 5G Network
On Friday, MTN Uganda, a subsidiary of South Africa’s MTN Group, achieved a significant milestone by introducing the very first 5G network in Uganda. Boasting…
Kenyan Startup FarmWorks Raises $4M in Pre-Series A Funding
Kenyan agtech startup FarmWorks, which empowers farmers with access to essential farm inputs and a marketplace for their produce, has successfully secured $4.1 million in…
Google Play Store Now Accepts Verve for Payments in Nigeria
Google and Verve have joined forces to transform digital transactions on Google Play Store, making it easier and more accessible for Nigerians. From now on,…
Roam Unveils 50,000-Capacity E-Bike Plant in Kenya
In a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint, Kenya President William Ruto recently commissioned the largest electric bike plant in East Africa. The 50,000-capacity…
TikTok Expands Features: Introducing Text Posts for Users
TikTok, originally known for its short-form videos, is diversifying its content offerings by introducing support for text posts. After incorporating image support to compete with…
OpenAI Sam Altman Launches Worldcoin Crypto Project
Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, renowned for creating the widely-used chatbot ChatGPT, has now ventured into the world of cryptocurrencies with the launch of…
Twitter Logo: Blue Bird Flies Away as ‘X’ Takes Center Stage
In a surprising move, Twitter has bid farewell to its iconic blue bird logo and embraced a new identity centered around the letter ‘X.’ The…
Bundle Africa Closes Exchange, Shifts Focus to Cashlink
After three years of operation, Bundle, a social payment app for cash and crypto, is set to close down. Its peer-to-peer platform, Cashlink, will continue…
Kenya Unveils VTabu: The Country’s First Virtual Library
Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) has made a significant stride in digital literacy with the official launch of Kenya’s first virtual library, VTabu. Valued at…
South African Ride-Hailing Drivers Plan Nationwide Strike
A nationwide strike was initiated by drivers affiliated with e-hailing platforms, including Bolt and Uber, as they voiced concerns over their earnings and safety. The…
Moniepoint Takes the Spotlight as Premier Sponsor of Big Brother Naija
MoniePoint, a leading Nigerian fintech company, has been announced as the headline sponsor for the highly anticipated Big Brother Naija: All Stars Edition. The partnership…