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Israel Bites Back at Starlink’s Decision to Provide Connectivity to Gaza
In a tweet by SpaceX made a statement that Starlink will support connectivity to internationally aid organizations in Gaza. According to reports, Israel did not receive Elon Musk’s decision with open arms. In a statement by Israel’s telecom minister Shlomo…
Netflix Ends Free Password Sharing
Netflix has officially enforced new regulations regarding password sharing. There is also a possibility that the streaming service could become more expensive for its customers that want to maintain their accounts. Netflix announced the details earlier this year in the…
6 Smartphone Features You Didn’t Know Could Save Lives
Amidst the rising global terrorism threats, the Geonode team is unveiling lesser-known smartphone features that can prove lifesaving in emergencies. We invite you to explore these concealed capabilities, which have the potential to make a significant impact in crisis situations.…
Safaricom Paves the Way for Better Digital Security
Statistics from the Communications Authority show that between July to September 2023, Kenya experienced more than 123 million cyber threat events. Last year, the government introduced a National Cybersecurity Strategy (2022-2027) that outlines an implementation framework and timeline to address…
E-Hygiene Shop Could Potentially Save Billions from Infections
A company called Chil Femtech Center Inc a B2B Hub and Spoke Telemedicine service provider, launches an E-Hygiene Shop. The service that is a first of its kind, is an online platform that may significantly enhance the hygiene standards in…
The Silent Threat to SMS Authentication – Enterprises Are Panicking
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in telecommunications, has found that rapidly rising SMS business prices and emerging fraudulent tactics will diminish the demand from enterprises for SMS-based authentication. As a result, it was found that operators…
African Telco CEO Segun Ogunsanya Challenges Industry to Leverage Emerging Tech
Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya has challenged the telecommunications industry in Africa to leverage emerging technologies to enable all people in the continent to connect, engage, and transact with the rest of the world. Speaking at the just concluded…
Bridging the Co-location Connectivity Divide in Africa
Data centre co-location is on the upswing worldwide, says Bloomberg, with demand in the market set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7 percent between 2023 and 2030 to reach nearly $90 billion, according to the global…
The Future of Messaging Platforms Unveiled
Squire Technologies is delighted to introduce Mirus, an all-inclusive, revenue-generating messaging platform designed for operators. Mirus’s design provides operators with easy access to new revenue streams by unlocking the full value of messaging. Squire Technologies’ SMS solutions, with advanced campaign…
Vodacom Group to List and Trade on A2X
Vodacom Group will officially trade as a secondary listing on the A2X Stock Exchange at market open on Thursday, 26 October 2023. From the date of listing, traders can actively trade Vodacom Group’s ordinary shares on A2X. Complimenting Already Existing…
Safaricom Hosts the Second Annual Engineering Summit dubbed Decode 2.0
Safaricom hosted a second edition of the Safaricom Engineering Summit under the theme of “Igniting Africa’s Digital Renaissance.” The two-day forum, attended by over 800 in-person industry stakeholders and thousands of others online, seeks to build on the learnings and…
iStore Offers Best iPhone Trade-In Values for Upgrades
Following the launch of Apple’s iPhone 15 in South Africa, iStore proudly introduces its highest-ever trade-in values, revolutionizing the way customers upgrade their iPhones. iStore now offers the world’s most exceptional trade-in values. This bold move underscores iStore’s unwavering commitment…
Safaricom Expands MyCounty App Platform to Kitui County in Kenya
Safaricom announces its partnership with Kitui county launching the MyCounty app platform that aims to digitize county services for more efficient operations and increased revenue collection. The platform that will offer services such as payment for county services, revenue management…
Ukheshe Satiates South Africa’s Appetite for Mobile QR Payments
South Africa’s appetite for mobile QR payments has surged, and with that surge, Ukheshe – a leading Fintech enablement partner, has risen to meet the demand. The company introduces Scan to Pay – a user friendly payment method with a…
Liquid Intelligent Accelerates Digital Transformation in Tanzania
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has partnered with wingu.africa a pioneer provider of carrier-neutral data center services in Tanzania. The company is also the foremost specialist carrier-neutral data center group in East Africa…
How to protect you & your business from social media scammers
With the staggering global rise of social media scams, business executives increasingly become targets for cybercriminals aiming to exploit their personal and professional lives. WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram serve as prime platforms for scammers to ensnare victims in their web…
