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…
Visa has unveiled AI Financial Assistant, a new generative AI-powered service that enables financial institutions to deliver personalised financial guidance directly within their mobile banking applications without requiring custom development. The solution allows banks to offer AI-driven financial assistance under their own branding while operating within their existing digital banking platforms. As consumer demand for…
Nokia has unveiled the industry’s first commercial AI-RAN platform, introducing a new generation of intelligent radio networks designed to help telecommunications providers maximize existing infrastructure while accelerating the transition toward AI-native and future 6G networks. Built on Nokia’s AI-native network architecture and powered by NVIDIA’s Aerial AI-RAN platform, the solution enables operators to unlock significantly…
Rwanda has officially begun routing nearly all domestic digital payments through eKash, its national payment platform, marking a major milestone in the country’s journey toward a more connected and cashless digital economy. Effective 14 July, the platform now processes bank-to-bank, bank-to-wallet, wallet-to-bank and wallet-to-wallet transactions through a single national payment infrastructure developed by RSwitch in…
Zambia has launched an Artificial Intelligence Sensitisation Workshop under the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Programme, bringing together government, regional institutions and development partners to strengthen AI governance and promote the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Technology and Science in collaboration with the…
Omobio and Moov Africa Côte d’Ivoire have entered into an exclusive International A2P Messaging and Firewall Solution agreement aimed at strengthening messaging security, improving commercial oversight and unlocking new revenue opportunities from international enterprise messaging traffic. The partnership establishes a framework that gives Moov Africa Côte d’Ivoire greater visibility and control over international enterprise messaging…
