Kenya is gearing up to host one of the most important technology events on the continent, the Connected Africa Summit 2025, scheduled to take place from May 26th to 29th in Diani, Kwale County. This major event, organized by Kenya’s…
SpaceX’s Starlink has officially acquired an ISP license in Somalia, marking a major milestone for internet connectivity in the country. The announcement was made on April 13, 2025, during a ceremony in Mogadishu, attended by Somali government officials and Starlink…
Ethio Telecom has extended its 4G LTE Advanced network to 114 towns in the southern part of Ethiopia. This major expansion covers two key regions: South-South East and South-East, bringing high-speed internet services to more communities and enhancing access to…
WhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps with around two billion users globally, is set to stop working on certain older smartphones starting May 2025. However, this doesn’t affect all old smartphones. The company does this regularly to…
Festus Onifade, a Nigerian lawyer, has officially withdrawn his lawsuit against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited over the company’s recent increase in subscription fees for its DStv and GOtv services. The case, which had attracted significant public attention, challenged the legality and…
MTN Foundation has opened its application portal for the year 2025 scholarship programme. This is part of its initiative to empower students. For the last 15 years, MTN Foundation has invested ₦3 billion in terms of scholarship, benefitting almost 15,000…
Lesotho is facing growing pressure to grant Starlink an operating license as discussions surrounding the satellite internet provider’s application heat up. Starlink, a SpaceX-owned satellite internet provider, has been pushing to get a licensed network service to offer coverage in…
Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio focused on tourism, has successfully increased its seed funding round to $5 million. This milestone was possible after securing an extra $500,000 investment from Alphatron, the Dutch family office at Alphatron Group.…
Morocco plans to host the GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, affirming its leadership in the digital transformation of Africa. Marrakech will turn into an innovation hub hosting more than 45,000 participants from over 130 countries between April 14-16, 2025. The…
A South African fintech company, Stitch, has raised $55 million in a new funding round. The Cape Town startup seeks to revolutionize payment solutions across the entire continent by achieving this investment round. The money will help Stitch grow its…
