MTN to launch ‘WeChat of Africa’

7 years ago

MTN Group has announced it will launch an instant messaging (IM) service akin to China’s WeChat and Facebook’s WhatsApp as it…

Nigeria ends 2018 with 172m subscribers, 31.5% broadband penetration

7 years ago

Subscribers’ statistics released yesterday by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) showed that service providers got 25.5 million new subscribers in…

Zimbabweans Are Calling For Help, But No One Can Hear Them

7 years ago

Zimbabweans have been unable to access nearly all social media platforms since Tuesday, when the government issued a total internet…

Uber launches UberASSIST to help elderly and disabled riders in Nairobi

7 years ago

Uber in Kenya has announced the launch of a new product; UberASSIST a platform that caters for senior riders and…

Zimbabwe’s internet blackout shows how powerless major telcos are against governments

7 years ago

Amid the violent crackdown on protesters, Zimbabweans were also cut off from the internet and social media in a blackout…

Internet Switched Back On Again In Zimbabwe After A Total Blackout For The Second Time In A Week

7 years ago

The internet has become an important tool for business and there are real losses that occur when there is no…

Here’s how tech is revolutionising transport for low-income communities in urban Africa

7 years ago

The transport and mobility sector have undergone significant change in recent years. Disruptive technology and the sharing economy have completely…

Rwanda emerging as a key tech and investment hub in Africa

7 years ago

As South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria dominate the African tech ecosystem, Rwanda is slowly, yet assuredly, emerging as a key…

Africa at CES 2019 Series: African technologies showcased at Las Vegas

7 years ago

African technology is a making significant appearance at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The CES is the…

Nigeria’s tech startups have become a political talking point to sway young voters

7 years ago

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem has come in for praise over the past decade given the rise of startups solving problems and…