Ugandans are rapidly adopting Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app, as concerns grow over potential internet restrictions ahead of the country’s presidential elections scheduled for next week. According to pseudonymous Bitchat…
As Kenya’s festive travel season winds down, Novaplus, the country’s emerging e-commerce and digital discovery platform, is closing the year on a high, posting strong performance indicators that underline its…
New research reveals that millions of Africans are being excluded from essential services as governments across the continent roll out biometric digital ID systems requiring citizens to provide personal and…
PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Version 4.1 Update, from now through January 5th. The update introduces Frosty…
Samsung Electronics is intensifying its push into Kenya’s premium consumer electronics segment with its 2025 QLED and Neo QLED television range, targeting affluent households ahead of the festive season. The…
Rwanda is stepping up its digital transformation drive with a major overhaul of IremboGov, the country’s flagship e-governance platform. The government plans to remove most document uploads from online applications,…
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its strategy for positioning artificial intelligence-powered televisions as central control points for connected homes in Kenya, targeting the country’s expanding affluent consumer segment. Sam Odhiambo, Head…
Mastercard recently convened its inaugural Africa Edge summit, bringing together a powerful consortium of leaders from across Africa’s dynamic payments ecosystem. The summit served as a crucial platform to address…
A recent report by Paradigm Initiative (PIN) reveals the devastating economic and social consequences of Tanzania’s internet disruptions during the recent election period. The ongoing suspension of X (formerly Twitter)…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced a landmark partnership with Meta, bringing a second high-capacity submarine cable to Kenya. Through its subsidiary, Edge Network Services Limited, Meta has selected Safaricom as…