Author: Akin Naphtal

Vodafone, the leading technology communications company in Europe and Africa, and WWF has recently announced a major global partnership that will support Vodafone’s goals to reduce carbon emissions to ‘net zero’ by 2040, help to eliminate e-waste and encourage a more circular economy for mobile phones.The partnership launches with a new programme – one million phones for the planet – to help accelerate and refine Vodafone’s circular economy strategy by increasing the number of traded-in, refurbished and recycled devices. According to report, the programme will inspire Vodafone’s customers in Europe and Africa to hand in their old devices as part…

Australian Communications and Media Authority Charges has ordered telecom service provider company, Telstra to abide by its financial hardship regulations after discovering the telco had taken credit management actions against 70 customers. The 70 customers were affected between August 2019 and April this year. Among them, 22 had services restricted, four had services suspended, five were disconnected, and two were referred to outside debt collection agencies. In a statement on Thusday the ACMA said customers were operating on a financial hardship arrangement with Telstra. It added that credit management action needed to be suspended under the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code.…

The Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub is becoming an important staging post for allocating high-end global resources and a bridge linking international and domestic markets, says Gao Jifan, chairman of the international photovoltaics leader Trina Solar. Speaking, Gao made the remarks in a video message to the Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub Building Forum & HUB Conference, a parallel session of the Hongqiao International Economic Forum, part of the fifth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, which was held recently. The forum, held under the theme “Shared future with opening-up”, brought together prominent international scholars and industry leaders for a robust discussion…

MTN Zambia has launched its 5G network service to enhance digital economy operation in the Country. MTN Chairman Mcebisi Jonas says, “The launch of this ultra-fast communication capacity serves as a clear indication of MTN’s commitment to being a major player in Zambia’s digital economy. We look forward to continuing to work together to meaningfully impact the growth and development of Zambia.” MTN Zambia CEO Bart Hofker adds that MTN’s 5G services had been activated to cover about 65% of the population in the cities of Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola as well as parts of Chingola, Solwezi and Kalumbila. This…

Most of Canada’s biggest organizations are turning to major emerging technologies to enhance their products and services, drive operational agility and efficiency, defend market share, and win new business, according to a recent Global Technology survey by KPMG International. In the next two years, almost all technology leaders (95 per cent) surveyed at private- and public-sector organizations in Canada plan to invest in Web3, the third iteration of the internet, the survey found. Approximately 70 per cent plan to invest in fifth-generation wireless technology (5G) and edge computing, 67 per cent plan to capitalize on quantum computing and over half…

Verified Market Research recently published a research report titled, “Global Drone Emergency Supplies Delivery Market Insight, Forecast 2028“. The Global Drone Emergency Supplies Delivery market is elaborately discussed in the report so as to help readers to gain a sound understanding of key trends, top strategies, and potential growth opportunities. The Global Drone Emergency Supplies Delivery report offers Porter’s Five Forces analysis, PESTEL analysis, and qualitative and quantitative analysis to give a complete and accurate picture of the current and future market situations. The analysts have carefully forecast the market size, CAGR, market share, revenue, production, and other vital factors…

Nubank, a Latin America-based financial technology firm, has launched Mexican savings accounts as it looks to scoop up market share. The digital bank’s Mexican arm, known as Nu Mexico, opened a waiting list for the savings accounts, which will roll out in stages with first access going to current clients and members of the company’s digital forum Comunidad Nu. Cuenta Nu will be 100% digital and will offer a daily yield, with no minimum balance requirements nor extra fees, as well as provide immediate liquidity, with customers being able to withdraw cash 24/7, without restrictions. Opening Cuenta Nu and transferring…

JPMorgan, a global banking institution headquartered in New York City, has trademarked a cryptocurrency wallet. The banking giant is developing a global computer network to facilitate the electronic transfer of virtual currencies. Kondoudis, a patent and trademark lawyer, claims that during the week, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) authorized JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) Co.’s trademark application. According to him, the trademark extends to the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies and the processing of payments made using cryptocurrencies. According to a tweet concerning the launch, Mike Kondoudis, Trademark and Patent attorney has said; The J.P. MORGAN WALLET is now a…

The layoffs and hiring freezes that have swept through the tech world in recent weeks haven’t extended to every company. One of them, TikTok, is actually looking to hire hundreds of new people at its Silicon Valley office. The mega-popular social media/video platform has committed to hiring nearly 1,000 engineers at its office in Mountain View, California, CNN reported on Monday, citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter. The hiring target aims to ensure that U.S. user data is overseen by a team based in the United States. That’s an important consideration, given that TikTok parent company ByteDance is…

Australian business technology solutions leader Data#3 Limited (ASX: DTL) has announced the appointment of Cherie O’Riordan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), commencing on 30 January 2023. Cherie will succeed current CFO Brem Hill, who will retire at the end of calendar year 2023 after 32 years with Data#3. This will include a period of long service leave and provide sufficient time for an orderly transition to the new CFO. READ ALSO: Egypt based Digital Pharmacy Startup Grinta Raises $8m to Accelerate Growth Research Innovations, Inc. Lauded Winner for Best Tech Work Culture at the 2022 North American Award…