Author: Akin Naphtal

On 25 September, Huawei Technologies will host a media event to discuss new products, raising anticipation for details about their recently released smartphones. The focus will be on the Mate60 series, which stands out for its use of an advanced chip made in China. This series is seen as Huawei’s first major effort to recover from the damaging US sanctions imposed on its smartphone business. While Huawei did not provide specific information about the new products, Yicai, a domestic business daily, reported that details about their latest phones will be revealed. The Mate60 and Mate60 Pro, the company’s latest high-end…

Telegram, the popular chat app with 800 million monthly active users, is introducing a self-custodial crypto wallet to further establish its presence in the thriving crypto community that has emerged from its platform. The wallet, called TON Space, is developed by the Open Network Foundation, a separate entity from Telegram that was formed after the company faced legal action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The announcement of TON Space was made at the Token2049 crypto conference in Singapore, attended by over 10,000 people. The wallet will be available globally from November, except in certain countries like the U.S.…

New York Fashion Week which took place last week has embraced cutting-edge technology, especially on-demand manufacturing during the entire show. Themed ‘Life Lately’ (an Instagram carousel play) and featuring designers Bruce and Glen Proctor, the show was in large part successful because of Resonance, a digital design and on-demand manufacturing company. Laura Garcia, who presented her brand during the event, also leveraged Resonance’s capabilities for her relaunch. Simultaneously, various video shopping shows enhanced the New York Fashion Week experience for a wider audience. Designers at the event credited Resonance for its immediate production, marketing, and sales. Bruce and Glen Proctor…

Apple implemented its anticipated iPhone price hike quietly, with the aim of obtaining more money from consumers without causing a sudden shock. In this endeavor, the company only raised the price of the highest-end Pro Max model by $100 to $1,199, while keeping the prices of the other three new versions unchanged. Additionally, the upgraded phone now offers double the storage capacity, allowing Apple to argue that it was not a true price increase. Apple is following a consistent strategy of appealing to cautious consumers who are concerned about inflation. While the company is not drastically altering its prices, it…

Alexandre Brousse has been named the EMEA Channel Lead at Dell Technologies, starting on October 1. In his new role, Brousse will work with the EMEA Channel team to create a customer-focused and partner-driven ecosystem to promote growth and innovation in the region. He replaces Anwar Dahab, who will now lead Dell Technologies in France. Brousse has been with Dell Technologies for 18 years and previously held the position of Channel Sales leader for Western Europe. Diego Majdalani, President of Global Channel Sales at Dell Technologies, emphasized the company’s dedication to expansion and the development of market prospects for customers…

Google.org, the non-profit arm of Google, has recently introduced the Digital Futures Project. This initiative encourages responsible AI researchers, facilitates discussions, and promotes debate on public policy solutions. Google.org’s $20 million fund for the Project aims to support leading think tanks and academic institutions globally. The objective is to promote dialogue and research on this significant technology, which can help tackle complex societal issues such as disease prevention, urban improvement, and natural disaster prediction. Google plans to address various issues such as fairness, bias, misinformation, security, and the future of work through collaboration with industry, academia, governments, and civil society.…

Blue Label Telecoms, currently holding a 49.5% stake in Cell C, is looking to gain control of the mobile operator and introduce a new strategic investor. That’s according to Blue Label co-CEO Brett Levy. Levy’s remarks come after Blue Label’s recent announcement that it will seek approval from the Competition Commission and communications regulator Icasa to increase its ownership stake in Cell C to over 50%. This strategic move will grant Blue Label full control of the company for the first time. In regards to the future of Cell C, co-CEO Mark Levy mentioned that the company will soon have…

The ICT Authority has announced applications for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) Cohort VIII are now open. The Authority is inviting recent university graduates with a passion for ICT and Public Service to undergo the 12-month internship programme in both the public and private sectors. The internship programme is offered through a Public-Private partnership seeking to develop ICT high-end skills in recent graduates. The programme offers training, experience, mentorship and professional networking opportunities in the areas of: Eligibility How to apply Interested applicants must complete the online application form and attach relevant documents as indicated in the form. The…

Interswitch, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, has recently announced the integration of Google Pay into its Interswitch Payment Gateway (IPG) platform. This initiative enables businesses and individuals in Nigeria to benefit from the simplicity and security of contactless payments and digital storage, aligning with the global trend towards more streamlined transactions. Thanks to the integration, merchants can now store payment details within Google Wallet. This integration also facilitates a smoother checkout process on the Interswitch platform, heightening the user experience. Additionally, the collaboration enables the acceptance of international cards on the Interswitch Payment Gateway, positioning…

Tembo, a Tanzanian fintech startup building infrastructure for financial services across Africa has received its Payment Service Provider (PSP) license from the Central Bank of Tanzania. The startup provides APIs and SDKs for businesses to embed and launch payments, collections, cards, wallets, and programable bank accounts across Africa. This milestone empowers Tembo to provide a wide array of financial services, including domestic and cross-border payments, merchant services, and general payment processing. As it embarks on this new chapter, it is committed to enhancing its existing digital banking offerings and expanding its reach across Africa through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge solutions.…