Author: Akin Naphtal

A leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel has announced plans to launch its fifth generation (5G) mobile broadband service in high-income neighbourhoods, which it says have the gadgets and purchasing power to benefit from the faster internet speeds. The new technology is much faster compared to the current widely available 4G. It, however, requires more expensive smartphones and the pricing of the data is also still out of reach of the majority. “On the 5G rollout, we’ve acquired spectrum in a number of countries. Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, and Nigeria, of course. We’re going to do a selective rollout of the 5G,”…

Appy Pie Chatbot, a no-code chatbot building platform, is now powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3 technology, the backbone of ChatGPT. GPT-3’s incorporation into the Appy Pie Chatbot Builder will enhance the functionality and capabilities of the chatbots built using the Appy Pie Chatbot. With GPT-3 technology, the chatbot will be able to understand complex queries, interpret user intent and provide more accurate responses. GPT-3 is the latest breakthrough in AI language processing and has the ability to understand, generate, and respond to human language with remarkable accuracy. With Appy Pie’s chatbot builder powered by GPT-3, businesses or individuals can create chatbots…

Safaricom, a leading telecommunications company, has announced the appointment of Boniface Mungania as its new Director of Public Sector Digital Transformation, effective April 1st, 2023. In this role, he will report to the Chief Executive Officer, Peter Ndegwa, and be responsible for forming partnerships with the public sector to drive digital transformation at the national and county government level. Boniface’s job will include identifying opportunities for government digitization through technology, and recommending the best solutions to the relevant authorities. He will also lead the design and implementation of innovative digital transformation programs within the sector. Previously, Boniface served as the…

Microsoft continues the work on improving the experience with the Android apps on Windows 11, this was announced by the company this week on newest update for its users. The Windows Subsystem for Android, which is the component that makes it possible for users to run Android apps on top of Windows 11, has received a new pack of improvements. READ ALSO: Emkan Finance, IBM Partner to develop new Digital Financing Product for SMEs Global Data Center Market worth $208.2bn to reach $404.9 by the end of 2028, says Report Flutterwave Secures License to Expand Operations to Egypt And according…

Internet service provider, Liquid Telcom will work with Nokia to offer Kenyans fast internet connectivity, boosting innovation. According to the company, in the deal, Nokia will deploy its terrestrial fibre route connecting Mombasa (Kenya) to Johannesburg (South Africa). This comes as Liquid is preparing to roll out a new terrestrial data superhighway that will provide 12 terabits capacity for carriers and service providers in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the DRC. READ ALSO: Emkan Finance, IBM Partner to develop new Digital Financing Product for SMEs Global Data Center Market worth $208.2bn to reach $404.9 by the end…

In an effort to accelerate digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa, Microsoft has declared its intention to invest in a new cloud datacenter region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The announcement is part of the company’s continued efforts to empower public and private organizations around the world with intelligent, trusted, enterprise-grade cloud services to realize their digital transformation ambitions. Microsoft is announcing this intention to deliver new investments in local infrastructure in response to growing customer demand for cloud services and data residency in Saudi Arabia from global enterprises, local businesses, and civilian public sector organizations. The…

WinWire Technologies, a Data-driven Digital Engineering company, announces the appointment of John Castleman, Former CEO of Mobiquity, to WinWire’s Board of Directors. John brings over three decades of experience in the software development and services industry. His unique industry expertise and passion for technology have led several companies to drive substantial business growth. John’s perspective and leadership experience in digital transformation will be a key addition to WinWire as it continues to scale its business. READ ALSO: US Neobank Oxygen Appoints New CEO, bags $20m Series B Funding Flutterwave Secures License to Expand Operations to Egypt Biden-Harris Administration to Use…

San Francisco-based digital banking platform Oxygen has secured $20 million in a Series B funding round and appointed David Rafalovsky as its new CEO. Other investors in the round include Y Combinator, 1984.vc, Rucker Park and Possible Ventures, as well as a number of angel fintech investors. READ ALSO: Flutterwave Secures License to Expand Operations to Egypt Biden-Harris Administration to Use Technology, Announces $74 Million to Advance Enhanced Geothermal Systems CrowdStrike Former CTO Michael Sentonas Promoted to President Oxygen will use the fresh funding to invest in its product development and hire more employees as it looks to meet “growing…

Emkan Finance, a leading omnichannel fintech company owned by Al Rajhi Bank, has collaborated with IBM to develop its digital financing product for Saudi Arabia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The collaboration will enable Emkan Finance to provide easy access for SMEs to acquire financial support, helping them grow and contribute to the local economy while being able to better assess and manage risks through the use of digital technology. Driven by the need for seamless financing solutions, Emkan Finance is looking to transform its operations and provide its clients with a self-service digital financing product. Emkan Finance is leveraging…

Africa is considered an emerging datacentre market. Although still growing, analysts believe the continent is not lagging and development is happening at pace. A recent study conducted by consulting and market research firm, BlueWeave Consulting valued the international datacentre market at US$206.2-billion in 2021, predicting it will reach an estimated US$ 404.9-billion by the end 2028. Africa is experiencing an increased demand for datacentres.Jonathan Duncan, Vice President: Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric, says, “Whilst we’re still an emerging market, it does benefit us as we are today largely implementing tried and tested solutions, benefiting from the lessons…