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…
ABSA has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) by naming it its preferred cloud provider, a move that underscores the bank’s commitment to innovation, resilience, and customer-centric digital experiences. The partnership, which dates back to 2015, marks a major milestone in ABSA’s digital transformation journey, positioning the South African financial giant as…
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…
Huawei Cloud has officially introduced its Big Data technologies and CodeArts DevOps platform in Kenya, marking a major step toward accelerating the country’s digital transformation journey. The launch took place during the Huawei Cloud TechWave Kenya Day in Nairobi, where key stakeholders from government, finance, e-commerce, media, and ICT gathered under the theme “Innovate Now,…
Kenya has achieved a significant milestone in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, climbing five places to secure the 58th position worldwide. This ranking places the country firmly among the top 100 business-friendly nations, cementing its growing reputation as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The improvement from last year’s 63rd position marks Kenya’s first…
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…
Rwanda has marked a groundbreaking milestone by successfully launching Africa’s first self-flying electric air taxi, showcasing the country’s bold commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility. The historic demonstration took place during the Aviation Africa Summit 2025 in Kigali, presided over by President Paul Kagame. The Chinese-built EHang EH216-S, a fully electric vertical take-off and landing…
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…
