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…
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…
Blackview has opened its first branded retail store in Ghana, marking a significant milestone in the company’s African expansion strategy and reinforcing its long-term commitment to serving customers across the continent. The new store strengthens Blackview’s retail presence as demand for smartphones, tablets, laptops and connected devices continues to grow across Africa. It also supports…
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…
Nigerian fintech Klump has partnered with Jumia to introduce instalment payments on the e-commerce platform, giving shoppers greater flexibility by allowing them to spread the cost of purchases over time. The partnership integrates Klump directly into Jumia’s checkout experience, enabling customers to split payments into smaller, more manageable instalments instead of paying the full purchase…
Stellantis South Africa has partnered with Social Coding South Africa to expand access to coding, robotics and digital skills education for learners and teachers in underserved communities. The initiative forms part of Stellantis Philanthropy, the company’s global programme dedicated to education, youth development and creating opportunities through community-focused projects that deliver long-term social impact. At…
African HR technology company SeamlessHR has rebranded as Seamless Technologies as it expands beyond human resources software into a broader workplace technology and artificial intelligence platform. The company will operate under the new name in East Africa, bringing its workforce management and AI solutions together under a single brand as it broadens its focus from…
