Author: Akin Naphtal

Uber Technologies has announced that Austin-based Torchy’s Tacos, beloved across the country for their crave-able tacos, award-winning queso, and more, is now available for delivery with Uber Eats. This month over 100 Torchy’s Tacos locations will be added to the Uber Eats app across Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. In the statement, it read; “For the first time, customers can order for their favorite Torchy’s Tacos items for delivery through the Uber Eats app, including their award-winning Green Chili Queso and their rotating made-from-scratch tacos of the month. From…

Chinese tech giant, Huawei, is set to commence the construction of its mobile phone network equipment factory in France next year, according to an inside source. The initial plan, outlined in 2020 with a 200 million euros ($215.28 million) investment, faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The source did not provide a specific timeline for the factory in Brumath, near Strasbourg, to be operational. This move comes amid European governments restricting or banning the use of Huawei’s 5G equipment, citing security concerns. Despite such limitations, Huawei has continued to persist with its first European plant, signaling ongoing economic ties…

In my opinion, there is no deed too small in our digital literacy and inclusion fight. So, when we heard that Dark Fibre Africa had sponsored the transformation of a library into an ICT lab at a children’s home, we had to see what was what. The children’s home in question is the Village of Hope Children’s Home in Good Hope, Harare. I counted 10 computers and a projector and the furniture to use with that digital equipment. In addition, Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) will provide internet access in perpetuity. Great stuff. According to the report, 47 children housed at…

2bcloud, a leading next-generation multi-cloud managed service provider for tech companies on their cloud journey, has announced the successful cloud transformation of Tadiran Telecom, a telecommunications pioneer with more than 60 years of industry leadership. This digital evolution marks a significant milestone in Tadiran’s storied history, further cementing its global presence in more than 41 countries. With the cloud revolution reshaping the industry landscape, Tadiran Telecom recognized the need to modernize its legacy systems and solutions. The company’s transition from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud was driven by the necessity for scalability, agility, enhanced security, and a commitment to environmental…

A serial entrepreneur, innovative, and an excellent strategic businessman, Femi Aluko, the CEO of Chowdeck; the fastest, most reliable, and affordable on-demand food delivery company in Nigeria has become this week’s Digital Economy Personality of the week for the month, December 10th -16th, 2023 ranking. The Digital Economy Magazine, a leading voice in technology, has done a critical survey, and with recorded achievements and success stories, Chowdeck has emerged as part of our celebrated company for the week, as we found the CEO worthy, following his Impact for growth, and digital enablement in their day to day running of the…

China’s TikTok, is set to invest $840 million to acquire a significant portion of the e-commerce unit of Indonesian tech conglomerate GoTo, following Indonesia’s ban on online shopping through social media platforms in September. The new deal seems to be TikTok’s way of reenter the e-commerce service in Indonesia, after being forced to shut it down due to the social media e-commerce ban. As part of the deal, TikTok will purchase 75.01% of Tokopedia, Indonesia’s largest e-commerce platform and a part of the GoTo conglomerate. TikTok’s total investment in Tokopedia will amount to $1.5 billion, marking a strategic partnership that…

Africa-focused fintech, Chipper Cash, has laid off 15 people across various departments, primarily from its US team, in what is its fourth round of layoffs over the past year due to financial challenges. This new layoff comes six months after the removal of nearly a dozen roles, including its Chief Operating Officer, Alicia Levine. In a statement confirming the layoffs, Chipper Cash added that its business is “doing very well” despite recent headwinds. The company stated that it continually seeks efficiency in its global organization, and that only a small number of roles were affected by the restructuring. Chipper Cash…

Mastercard has opened its first office in Mauritius to broaden its presence in East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. This also strengthens Mastercard’s commitment to serving the emerging market of Mauritius with its innovative financial products and services. Its physical presence in Mauritius signifies the company’s efforts to drive the next level of growth and support towards the country’s digital economy. Through this office, Mastercard will be focusing on delivering key value to its customers and businesses in the region, by being able to deliver greater agility and efficiency when providing services to Mauritian stakeholders. The Company’s dedication to…

European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, through its subsidiary AALTO HAPS Ltd., is set to establish its first communication hub for high-altitude drones (Zephyr) in Kenya’s Laikipia County. The hub, expected to commence operations early 2024, aims to serve customers by the third quarter. Airbus cites Kenya’s favourable conditions, including weather, open spaces, uncongested airspace, stable government, economic environment, and a tech-savvy population as reasons for choosing the location. The initiative promises to generate nearly 1,000 job opportunities and boost local internet adoption, potentially transforming accessibility and internet speeds across the country. Airbus plans to collaborate with local telecommunications service providers like…

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Afriwave Telecom, Mr. Francis Poku, has announced the forthcoming launch of an SMS platform which will serve as a centralised hub for all Value-Added Service (VAS) providers, providing them with convenient access to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) through a unified interface. Poku, made this announcement during the inauguration of the newly refurbished Teshie Orphanage. Afriwave Telecom demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by refurbishing the orphanage’s library, donating a thousand spaces bookshelves and installing six desktop computers with a one-year internet subscription. Licensed by the Government of Ghana through the National Communication Authority, Afriwave…