Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra Sets New Display Standard with Gorilla Armor 2 Glass
January 31, 2025
Samsung and Corning have announced that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature Corning Gorilla Armor 2, the industry’s first scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass ceramic cover material for mobile devices. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra devices showcase this revolutionary innovation…
Qualcomm Opens Applications for 2025 ‘Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Program
January 31, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program. As the first initiative of its kind in Africa, this equity-free mentorship program will identify promising early-stage startups keen on applying…
Smile ID Report: East Africa Leads in Digital Identity Fraud Rejection Rates at 27%
January 31, 2025
Smile ID has released its 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlighting critical fraud trends across the continent. The report reveals that East Africa recorded the highest rejection rate for combined biometric and document verification…
Fahari Aviation to Host Africa’s First Advanced Air Mobility Symposium in Nairobi
January 31, 2025
Fahari Aviation is set to host the inaugural AdvancedAir Mobility (AAM) Symposium from March 18th to 19th, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. This premier event will serve as a platform to unlock the transformative potential of…
Swedfund Commits €40M to Boost Infrastructure in Africa and Asia
January 31, 2025
Swedfund is committing €40 million to the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a company of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), managed by Ninety One. The investment will address infrastructure gaps in Africa, the…
Microsoft Launches AI Skilling Initiative to Train 1 Million South Africans by 2026
January 31, 2025
Microsoft South Africa has announced the launch of Microsoft’s AI skilling initiative for South Africa, a programme aimed at empowering one million South Africans with growing in-demand digital skills by 2026. “Harnessing the transformative power…
EFT Corporation Appoints Farai Tigere to Lead Zimbabwe Operations
January 31, 2025
EFT Corporation has appointed Farai Tigere to head up their Zimbabwean operations to drive the organisation’s strategy of fostering financial inclusion, digital transformation and economic empowerment in the region. EFTCorp provides tailored solutions that meet…
Safaricom Launches ‘Data Dabo Dabo’ Offer—Here’s How to Get Free Extra Data
January 30, 2025
Safaricom has today announced the launch of a new customer promotion campaign dubbed ‘Data Dabo Dabo’. The promotion is designed to offer customers free extra data bundles when they purchase a data bundle. The campaign…
Africa Tech Summit 2025 Announces Finalists for Inaugural Awards
January 30, 2025
The Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced the 2025 finalists, celebrating individuals and companiesimpacting the technology sector across the continent. The winners will be revealed at the awards gathering on February 13th during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit…