Apple has opened public access to its biggest Siri upgrade yet with the release of the iOS 27 Public Beta, giving millions of users their first opportunity to experience the company’s next-generation AI-powered assistant ahead of its official launch later this year. Powered by Apple Intelligence, the redesigned Siri represents the most significant transformation of…
Nigerian startup Live Intervals has launched a proactive personal safety platform designed to help families stay connected through continuous, automated location sharing. Founded in May by 19-year-old entrepreneur Njeze Okechukwu, the platform introduces an automated interval system that securely shares location updates with trusted family members, creating a real-time digital trail that can provide valuable…
Visa has unveiled AI Financial Assistant, a new generative AI-powered service that enables financial institutions to deliver personalised financial guidance directly within their mobile banking applications without requiring custom development. The solution allows banks to offer AI-driven financial assistance under their own branding while operating within their existing digital banking platforms. As consumer demand for…
PalmPay Group has appointed Samuel Oluyemi as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Nigeria operations, reinforcing the fintech’s commitment to strengthening operational excellence, financial inclusion and secure digital financial services in its founding market. The appointment comes as PalmPay continues expanding its reach to underserved communities while enhancing the reliability, security and resilience of its…
Algeria has graduated a new cohort of telecommunications engineers, reinforcing the country’s commitment to developing the skilled workforce needed to support its expanding digital economy and long-term digital transformation agenda. The graduation ceremony was attended by Minister of Post and Telecommunications Sid Ali Zerrouki, highlighting the government’s continued focus on investing in local talent alongside…
Egypt is accelerating its digital workforce strategy by expanding its freelance talent ecosystem as part of a broader effort to strengthen its position as a leading global destination for IT offshoring and digital services. Speaking at the WorkShift Summit 2026, Mahmoud Sofrata, Vice President for Market Development at the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA),…
Rwanda has been recognised among Africa’s top-performing countries in the 2026 Institute of International Finance (IIF) Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, achieving a score of 43.4 out of 50 and tying with South Africa for the highest score on the continent. The achievement marks Rwanda’s first appearance in the annual assessment, which has been…
Nearpays has been named the winner of the AI for Good Innovation Factory 2026 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, earning global recognition for its AI-powered fintech solution that is expanding financial inclusion across Africa. Organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the AI for Good Innovation Factory is the United Nations’…
Open Access Data Centres (OADC) has strengthened its commitment to developing Nigeria’s next generation of technology professionals by supporting the launch of the Tech and Coding Club at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The initiative is designed to equip students with practical coding and digital technology skills that prepare them for careers in the rapidly…
On World Youth Skills Day, MTN Group reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Africa’s youth by expanding access to digital skills and creating pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and innovation across the continent. As Africa’s leading digital solutions provider, MTN believes digital skills are no longer just an educational priority—they are an economic necessity. With technology rapidly…
Amazon Leo has signed its first African satellite broadband partnership, teaming up with South African internet service provider Herotel to launch evry, powered by Amazon Leo, a satellite internet service expected to become commercially available in 2027. The partnership aims to expand reliable broadband access to underserved communities across South Africa, particularly in rural areas,…
Nigerian HR software company SeamlessHR has rebranded as Seamless Technologies, marking its evolution into a broader enterprise technology company focused on workforce management, embedded finance, procurement solutions, and artificial intelligence. The transition comes more than a year after the company secured a $9 million Series A extension led by the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital…
