Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental US$4.2 billion project that now stands as Africa’s largest hydroelectric plant. This milestone represents a historic achievement for the nation as it pursues energy independence and strengthens its role as a regional power supplier. For Ethiopia, the completion of the dam is not…
Apple is preparing for one of its most significant updates to Siri since the voice assistant’s launch in 2011. According to Bloomberg, the company is working on an AI-powered overhaul set for release in spring 2026. At the heart of this transformation is a new feature internally known as World Knowledge Answers, designed to deliver…
Spotify has rolled out a new feature called Smart Filters, giving users more ways to personalize their listening experience. This feature allows Premium subscribers to filter their libraries by activity, mood, or genre, ensuring that playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks align with what they want to hear in the moment. With Smart Filters, users can even…
Fawry, Egypt’s leading fintech company, has taken a new strategic step to strengthen its leadership in the digital payments sector by announcing a landmark partnership with CDS Solutions, Odoo’s certified Golden Partner in Egypt. This collaboration aims to directly integrate Fawry’s point-of-sale (POS) systems with Odoo’s POS platform, setting the stage for a more seamless…
Ngabwe District in Zambia’s Central Province has taken a historic step forward in bridging the digital divide with the commissioning of a new communication tower in Chief Munkumbwe’s Chiefdom, Lufubu Constituency. The launch, which took place on 7 September 2025, was officiated by the Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Chipota Mutati MP. This…
T2, formerly known as 9mobile, has taken a bold step toward redefining Nigeria’s telecoms sector with the announcement of a multi-million-dollar partnership with India’s Knot Solutions. The landmark agreement, unveiled during the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference in Lagos, marks a significant milestone in T2’s ambition to reposition itself as a growth-driven…
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…
