Robo.ai Inc., a Nasdaq-listed UAE-based company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire QC Capital Limited in a US$60 million all-share transaction, marking a significant expansion in its global artificial intelligence robotics network strategy. The deal is expected to close within 30 business days, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Under the agreement,…
Nigeria has launched FreeTV, a government-backed digital television platform offering over 100 channels at no monthly subscription cost. The service provides access to news, sports, education, entertainment, and children’s programming in multiple local languages, positioning itself as a major shift in how broadcast content is delivered in the country. The platform introduces a hybrid broadcasting…
GSMA’s Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report highlights a major continental push to close Africa’s AI language gap through a landmark collaboration between six leading mobile network operators. The initiative, known as the G6, brings together Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom to develop AI language models trained on African languages, aiming to…
Pinterest has introduced “Ask Pinterest,” an experimental AI-powered shopping application that reimagines product discovery through conversational interaction. The launch reflects the company’s broader push into generative AI as digital platforms compete to reshape how users search, explore inspiration, and make purchasing decisions online. The new application extends Pinterest’s traditional visual search experience into a chatbot-style…
Standard Bank Connect, the MVNO arm of Standard Bank, has expanded its digital connectivity offering with the launch of an eSIM service, marking a key milestone in its strategy to deepen integration between banking and telecommunications services. The move follows strong growth, with the platform now serving around 350,000 customers since its relaunch from Standard…
PawaPay has reached a major milestone in Africa’s digital payments ecosystem, successfully processing three billion mobile money transactions through its platform. The achievement highlights the accelerating adoption of mobile money across the continent and reflects the growing demand from businesses seeking reliable, scalable, and seamless payment solutions across multiple African markets. The pace of growth…
Egypt is accelerating its digital transformation agenda through a major boost to its data infrastructure ecosystem, following the licensing of Hassan Allam Digital Infrastructure and Data Center Solutions to establish and operate advanced data centers and cloud computing services. The approval was issued by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt during a ceremony…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has reported a strong first full year of impact, investing $6.2 million across key development areas including education, financial inclusion, digital inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The report highlights the Foundation’s expanding role in supporting Africa’s digital and socio-economic transformation agenda. Education emerged as the largest focus area of investment, with significant…
