Meta has removed 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria linked to sextortion scams. These accounts were mostly from a group called “Yahoo Boys” who were targeting adult men in the US. They would pose as young women online, create fake profiles…
MultiChoice, a top African entertainment company with ties to Canal+, has shared the news that its chairman, Imtiaz Patel, will be stepping down after more than ten years of successful leadership. Patel, who has led the company since 2010, will…
The prospect of Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet constellation, coming to Botswana is back but with a twist. Up until now, SpaceX had applied to operate in the country, although the application was rejected. Government and Starlink in Dialogue According to…
WigWag, a subsidiary of the renowned South African payment service provider Stitch, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: an AI-powered WhatsApp payment service designed to transform the way small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) manage transactions. This revolutionary tool, aptly named the…
The world of telecommunications is on the cusp of a revolution with the emergence of immersive audio and video technology, promising to transform the way we experience phone calls. Pioneering this revolution is Nokia, the Finnish multinational telecommunications company, with…
Buying pre-owned devices from iStore Pre-owned South Africa in 2025 offers a myriad of benefits, making it a compelling option for consumers. The iStore Pre-owned SA has gained significant traction due to the major advantages it provides to its customers.…
The recent partnership between the leading Nigerian financial giant, Access Holdings, and Coronation Merchant Bank, a key investment and corporate banking group, and Safaricom’s M-Pesa, the continent’s largest mobile money platform, marks a milestone in cross-border transactions across Africa. This…
Ethiopia’s rapidly developing electric vehicles (EVs) industry received a big push when Dodai, a leading Addis Ababa-based EV manufacturer, managed to raise $4 million in its recent Series A round of funding. This investment, which is intended to enhance Dodai’s…
Botswana has taken a significant leap forward in bridging the digital divide by granting a license to SpaceX’s Starlink unit. This decision, following a meeting between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and Starlink executives, paves the way for Starlink’s internet services to…
Banking app security tips for South Africans: Recently, a concerning trend has emerged in South Africa – the rise of “banking app kidnappings.” These crimes involve criminals forcibly apprehending victims and coercing them to access their mobile banking apps, draining…
