Author: Akin Naphtal

Vodacom Western Cape plans to invest R570 million this financial year into the region’s network as part of the company’s commitment to building an inclusive digital society. Of this investment, R470 million is allocated to improve the quality, capacity and reach of the broadband network infrastructure in urban and rural areas. This network investment will continue to focus on further expansion of the 5G footprint, ongoing modernisation of the existing network infrastructure, and upgrading of base station sites with more LTE capacity throughout the province. This will provide an improved data experience for our consumers and ideal connectivity for businesses…

In a bid to further catalyze digital transformation and bolster economic expansion, the Federal Government of Nigeria has secured access to a substantial financial loan of approximately $500m in funding to initiate a local funding programme to boost innovation and entrepreneurship within the country’s digital economy sector. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, made this announcement during a gathering hosted in Abuja recently in partnership with the World Bank. According to Tijani, the initiative is strategically aimed at propelling innovation and entrepreneurship within Nigeria’s burgeoning digital sector. He added that the ministry would be collaborating with the…

MTN South Africa’s business activities in 2021, which include capital infrastructure investments, operating expenses, and tax revenue contribution to the country, contributed to GDP and have been pivotal in driving economic growth. “These contributions resulted in the creation of approximately 146 487 direct, indirect, and induced jobs across the ICT value chain and other sectors,” according to KPMG study published last week. The recent True Value assessment, conducted by KPMG, underscores MTN’s commitment to our nation. According to the report, the measurable Social Value of Jobs stood at an encouraging R1.9 billion, which refers to quantified impact of jobs created…

Iveda, the global solution for cloud-based AI video and sensor technologies, has announced a new partnership with The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) to support and scale smart city developments in Egypt. Granted with a security certification from the Egyptian Military Intelligence, Iveda has clearance to participate in any projects within the country. Through this collaboration, Iveda and AOI will effectively bring new innovative technologies to the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions (EMEA), satisfying local government and industrial contract needs. Iveda’s global IoT and AI technology and application expertise, coupled with AOI’s large regional demand for innovation, will be…

After the successful launch of the OPPO Find N2 Flip in the country, the company is slated to bring the OPPO Reno10 to Kenya soon. OPPO Reno10 is their latest midrange smartphone in the Reno series succeeding the Reno8 from last year. The Reno series is known for its brilliant camera performance and the Reno10 raises the momentum. It will come with a new triple setup that consists of a 64MP primary with a 32MP portrait telephoto(2x Zoom) and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The three cameras and the flash are housed in distinct camera island. The front-facing camera will be…

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani is inviting top researchers, both Nigerians and non-Nigerians, who possess experience in working within the Nigerian market to join the research for a National AI strategy. Tijani is seeking their expertise to contribute to the development of an improved strategy for fostering technological innovation. According to him, the goal is to enhance the tech landscape by incorporating insights from those who have previously engaged with the Nigerian market, ultimately leading to more effective and impactful innovations in the field of technology. We’re curating a list of the top researchers of…

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the availability of its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series. “Early users’ response to the new Galaxy devices has been demonstrated by pre-order momentum,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “With the Galaxy Z Flip5, Z Fold5, Watch6 series, and Tab S9 series, our goal is to provide the latest and greatest in each category, thus providing our consumers with novel and engaging experiences that cater to various lifestyles. It is thrilling to see our vision resonating…

Apple’s plan to refresh its iPad Pro lineup in early 2024 includes substantial enhancements to display technology and chipset performance. According to respected Apple analyst Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the upcoming iteration of the iPad Pro will maintain its current offerings in terms of size options, such as the 11-inch version. However, a notable change is anticipated for the larger variant, which will likely feature a slightly larger 13-inch display, diverging from the conventional 12.9-inch screen size. Apple’s pursuit of innovation and performance enhancement is evident in its strategic upgrades to the iPad Pro lineup. By incorporating advanced display technology…

The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2023, one of the world’s most distinguished fintech conferences, is proud to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of women in the fintech industry with its focus on “Women Empowering Finance”. Supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), the Government of India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and organised by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Payments Council of India (PCI), and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC), GFF23 is set to be a powerful…

The Latin America stop of Huawei Network Summit (HNS) 2023 was held successfully in Cancun, Mexico last week. At the event, Huawei, together with the attending customers and partners, launched the IP Club member program tailored to the Latin America region. Key attendees at the launch ceremony included Vincent Liu, President of Huawei’s Enterprise Network Marketing & Solution Sales Department, Steven Zhao, Vice President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, Wu Jiaxing, President of Huawei’s Latin America Enterprise Business Marketing & Solution Sales Department, Diego Alberto De Gracia, Enterprise Network Director of Huawei’s Latin America Region, and delegates from pioneering…