Nigerian fintech Rank has launched three new community-powered financial products designed to digitise traditional savings groups and expand access to affordable financing for individuals, workers and small businesses. The company unveiled Money Circles, Tribe and Rank Perks, positioning the products as digital solutions that modernise Africa’s long-standing community savings systems while addressing the financing challenges…
X has launched a completely rebuilt Android app after nearly a year of development, delivering faster performance, smoother navigation and improved reliability for millions of users. Built from the ground up rather than through incremental updates, the new Android app marks one of X’s largest engineering projects since Elon Musk acquired the platform. The update…
Somalia has launched a National Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework to strengthen cyber resilience and protect the country’s critical information infrastructure as digital transformation accelerates across key sectors. Released in June 2026, the framework establishes a national approach to identifying, assessing, managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks across government institutions, telecommunications, financial services, critical infrastructure and other…
Spain are FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the tournament final. A disciplined defensive display and a decisive goal secured the title, capping off an outstanding campaign that showcased Spain’s consistency, resilience, and tactical excellence throughout the competition. The victory marks another historic chapter in Spanish football, as…
Intel Corporation and Fortinet have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of Fortinet Security Processor 6 (SP6), combining Fortinet’s expertise in purpose-built security processors with Intel’s advanced semiconductor design, packaging, and manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies and aims to strengthen the performance, innovation, and resilience…
Telecel Ghana has expanded its digital skills development efforts as the fourth cohort of the Telecel DigiTech Academy continues to empower young learners across five regions of the country. The programme is currently being delivered in the Northern, North East, Savanna, Western and Western North regions, providing students with practical training in robotics, website development…
Fawry has partnered with Crystal Mind, through its digital payments arm Crystal Pay, to launch an integrated point-of-sale (POS) solution that streamlines payment acceptance and business operations for merchants across Egypt. The partnership connects Fawry’s payment acceptance POS terminals directly with Crystal Mind’s POS system, allowing businesses to process sales, accept digital payments and manage…
Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has received 100 computers from dfcu Group and the dfcu Foundation to expand digital education and improve access to technology in underserved communities. The donation follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry and dfcu last year and is aimed at strengthening digital inclusion by equipping…
MoMo from MTN Uganda has launched Travel By MoMo, a new digital travel booking platform that enables customers to search, compare and book flights directly through the MoMo App. Developed in partnership with Next Travel and global travel technology provider Amadeus, the platform allows users to compare flight options from multiple airlines, view fares in…
The MTN Ghana Foundation has commissioned a new ICT and Robotics Centre at Asafo M/A Basic School in the Asokwa Municipality, strengthening efforts to expand digital education and equip young learners with future-ready technology skills. The new facility provides students with access to ICT resources and robotics education, enabling them to build practical skills in…
Nigerian fintech Rank has launched three new community-powered financial products designed to digitise traditional savings groups and expand access to affordable financing for individuals, workers and small businesses. The company unveiled Money Circles, Tribe and Rank Perks, positioning the products as digital solutions that modernise Africa’s long-standing community savings systems while addressing the financing challenges…
X has launched a completely rebuilt Android app after nearly a year of development, delivering faster performance, smoother navigation and improved reliability for millions of users. Built from the ground up rather than through incremental updates, the new Android app marks one of X’s largest engineering projects since Elon Musk acquired the platform. The update…
