The Tanzanian government has shut down access to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) due to the presence of widespread pornographic content on the platform. This decision was officially confirmed by Tanzania’s Information Minister, Jerry Silaa, who…
TikTok has introduced exciting new features that give Nigerians more control over what they see on their ‘For You’ feed. These updates make it easier for users to explore their interests, find new creators, and personalize their TikTok experience like…
Starting June 3, 2025, Nigerian banks will start deducting USSD charges directly from customers’ mobile airtime instead of their bank accounts. This is a new rule from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that changes how people pay for USSD banking…
Africa’s fastest-growing fintech company, Moniepoint Inc., has made a major move by securing a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank, a Kenyan-based financial institution. This big step was given the green light by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), which…
Popular streaming service Netflix has once again increased its subscription prices in Nigeria. Starting from July 4, 2025, the cost of watching your favorite shows and movies on Netflix will be higher. The Premium plan, which used to cost ₦7,000…
Microsoft lays off more than 300 employees again, just a few weeks after its biggest job cuts in years. On Monday, the company told over 300 workers that their jobs were ending. This is part of Microsoft’s plan to save…
Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, has started cutting off roaming in South Africa. Many South Africans who relied on Starlink’s roaming services woke up to emails from the company saying their internet would be suspended immediately.…
AXIAN Telecom, a big telecom company that works across Africa, acquires an 8% ownership stake in Jumia, the popular online shopping platform. This means AXIAN now owns a small part of Jumia. They made this official by filing a report…
Nigeria struggles with AI skills despite a growing investment sector, according to a recent report released during Microsoft’s AI Skills Week in Lagos. The whitepaper titled “AI in Nigeria: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Pathways,” published by Microsoft Nigeria in partnership…
Public outrage as Rose Njeri is charged has swept across Kenya following the arrest of the 35-year-old civic tech activist under the country’s contentious Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018. Rose Njeri, a mother of two, was…
