The Gabonese Republic has taken a decisive step in accelerating its digital transformation with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema extending a landmark ordinance on digitalization, published in the Official Gazette No. 81. This ordinance lays out the government’s comprehensive commitment to building a sovereign, digitally empowered nation that prioritizes efficiency, transparency, and inclusion across public…
Visa has unveiled Visa Pay in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking a significant milestone in expanding access to digital financial services across the region. This innovative mobile-first solution provides both banked and unbanked consumers with secure, interoperable ways to pay, get paid, and move money across participating banks and mobile networks. With…
Adobe has announced a game-changing development for mobile creators: the rollout of a brand-new Premiere app for iPhone users starting September 30, 2025. Available for free on the App Store, this release opens access to professional-grade video editing tools without a price tag, setting a new benchmark for mobile video production. The move positions Adobe…
Kaspersky has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to strengthen cybersecurity across the country. The partnership, announced at GITEX Nigeria 2025, aims to help businesses, government institutions, and individuals improve their preparedness against cyberthreats while raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly complex digital…
Naomie Pilula, a Zambian lawyer, has captured global attention after a selfie she posted went viral, sparking both harsh criticism and widespread admiration. What began as negative comments mocking her physical appearance soon transformed into a powerful story of resilience, faith, and self-acceptance. Refusing to delete her post or succumb to online shaming, Pilula instead…
Truecaller has taken a bold step forward in its mission to make communication safer by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its global caller ID service. This new feature goes beyond simply identifying who is calling by offering deeper contextual insights into incoming calls, empowering users with more information before answering. By adding AI summaries of…
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Jafar Kuruniyan as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, marking an important leadership transition within the company. He succeeds Barry Curtin, who steps down after 16 years of service with the NTT Group, including 12 impactful years as MEA CFO….
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah has officially been sworn in as the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), succeeding Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, who has completed two transformative terms at the helm of the institution. His election on May 29, 2025, with more than 76% of shareholder votes, marks the highest margin ever…
