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…
Ericsson has announced the appointment of Sandile Dhlomo as the new Head of Ericsson South Africa, effective 1 September 2025. In his new role, Dhlomo will report directly to Majda Lahlou Kassi, Vice President and Head of Ericsson West and Southern Africa, while also serving on the leadership team for the Ericsson EMEA region. His…
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…
Justyol, a Morocco-based cross-border e-commerce platform, has secured a \$1 million funding and financing package to accelerate its growth and regional expansion. The package includes \$400,000 in equity from a private angel investor and \$600,000 in inventory financing from Turkish investment firm Danis Group, facilitated by Nomadic Minds. This milestone marks a significant step in…
Egypt’s Intella, the market leader in dialectal Arabic speech intelligence, has successfully raised US\$12.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A round. The investment is set to accelerate the company’s mission of building advanced AI models tailored to Arabic dialects, while also strengthening enterprise capabilities and driving expansion across the MENA region. This milestone follows a…
