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TECH GIANTS
Amazon Scales Up AWS Skills Training Across Africa to Boost Cloud Workforce
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is doubling down on its investment in cloud education across Africa, expanding its Skills Center programs…
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MOBILE & GADGETS
OPPO Raises the Bar with Camera Tech in Mid-Range Smartphones
OPPO is pushing innovation forward in the mid-range smartphone market, particularly with its Reno series, where improved camera hardware and…
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CYBERSECURITY
Nigeria Tightens Ransomware Laws as Cyberattacks Surge in 2025
Nigeria has officially become one of Africa’s top hotspots for ransomware threats, according to the 2024 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report…
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CYBERSECURITY
Mobile Money Fraud Accounts for 20% of Financial Fraud Cases in Ghana
Ghana’s financial sector is under growing pressure from mobile money fraud. According to the Bank of Ghana’s 2023 Financial Stability…
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FINTECH
Digital Lending Boom in Nigeria Sparks Push for Better Consumer Protection Laws
As digital lending apps continue to proliferate in Nigeria, government regulators have moved swiftly to introduce reforms aimed at protecting…
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AI
AI Research in Africa Must Scale Up — Talks at Hackathons, Institutes & Open Data
While projections show large market growth for AI in Africa, recent research reveals that progress in AI research, infrastructure, and…
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TECH GIANTS
Microsoft Adds ZAR 5.4B to Expand AI & Cloud Reach in South Africa
Microsoft has announced a further investment of ZAR 5.4 billion (roughly US$296-300 million) by the end of 2027, to expand…
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STARTUPS & INNOVATION
Smart Africa Moves Ahead with New Africa AI Council to Shape Continent’s Digital Future
Smart Africa, the alliance of 40 African nations pushing tech transformation, has announced plans to create the Africa AI Council,…
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MOBILE & GADGETS
Surge in Ultra-Low-Cost Phones as Brands Like Tecno, Itel Stack up Value in Africa
The demand for ultra-low-cost smartphones is reshaping Africa’s mobile device landscape. In Q2 2025, models priced under US$100 saw shipments…
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FINTECH
Nigerian Fintech Paystack Launches New Tools to Help SMEs Automate Payments
Nigerian fintech leader Paystack, now part of Stripe, has rolled out a suite of new tools designed to help small…
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