Retail in Africa is undergoing a profound transformation. Fueled by rapid technological adoption, shifting consumer expectations, and the rise of connected commerce, the industry is pivoting from traditional practices toward digital-first models that are more agile, personalised, and efficient. Against…
Attackers use QR codes in emails more frequently because they provide a simple and cost-effective way to conceal malicious URLs, evading detection by many protective solutions. Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky has reported a spike in phishing emails…
Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Dalu Ajene as Chief Executive Officer for the bank’s operations in Africa, with dual responsibilities as Head of Coverage for the continent. Ajene previously served as CEO of Standard Chartered Nigeria, a role…
Paymentology today announced the appointment of Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa, further strengthening its regional leadership as demand for modern, cloud-first issuing infrastructure accelerates across African markets. Kesheni brings more than 20 years of experience across the ICT, payments,…
Safaricom has appointed Sylvia Anampiu as director of fixed business as Kenya’s biggest telco moves closer to rolling out pay-as-you-go fiber broadband for Kenyan homes and offices. The appointment comes as Safaricom prepares to upend how fixed internet is sold,…
Fasset, the global banking and investment platform, has appointed seasoned banker Rafiza Ghazali as Managing Director, Consumer Banking, bringing on board one of Southeast Asia’s few executives who has taken a licensed digital bank from inception to full public launch.…
Wikipedia, the world’s online information resource, turns 25 today, marking a quarter century of making trustworthy, human-powered knowledge accessible worldwide. Through a Wikipedia 25 campaign launched today, the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia, released for the first time…
The retail industry is undergoing one of the fastest transformations in history. With customers demanding more personalized, seamless, and tech‑driven experiences, retailers must adapt or risk being left behind. We’re living through a time of massive transformation in retail. From…
MoneyHash and Spare, a regional open banking infrastructure provider operating in alignment with regulatory frameworks across the GCC, announced a new partnership to enable merchants to offer Pay By Bank solutions in the UAE. As businesses across the region explore…
ASUS has announced the Zenbook DUO (2026) UX8407, an evolved take on its pioneering dual-screen laptop that delivers more power, greater portability, and a refined user experience aimed squarely at professionals and creators. Building on the success of its predecessor,…