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Abdullahi Kafayat
Abdullahi Kafayat is an enthusiastic writer interested in the tech world. She's a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University and has a BSc in Chemistry. You can reach her at Kafayatabdullahi17@gmail.com.
Lagos Announces New Launch Date for Electronic Call up System
Lagos State Government has announced that the electronic call-up (e-call-up) system will take effect on the Lekki-Epe corridor from September 23, 2024. This development is to avert severe congestion by articulated trucks and improve the efficiency of logistics operations within…
Drivers Shutdown Uber and Bolt Apps in KwaZulu-Natal Over Safety Concerns
Uber and Bolt drivers in KwaZulu-Natal have embarked on a protest and have vowed to continue until their grievances are met. In preparation for the shutdown, drivers have parked in various areas around the province. KwaZulu-Natal Uber and Bolt Drivers…
Hohm Energy Files for Liquidation
Hohm Energy Services filed for voluntary liquidation with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). The company informed creditors that those with claims over R1,000 are entitled to nominate a liquidator for the appointment. The solar energy company halted operations…
Mawingu Announces Expansion of Network to Mandera County
Mawingu, Internet Service Provider (ISP), has announced the expansion of its network to Mandera County. This now brings its total connected counties to 30, serving 19,500 home and business customers. Mawingu Expands To Mandera County, Kenya In its second half…
South African Uber, Bolt drivers to storm legislature to Protest Abuse from e-hailing Companies
South African e-hailing drivers in the Western Cape region have decided to storm their provincial legislature to protest against unfair practices by e-hailing companies like Uber and Bolt. The e-hailing drivers and operators plan to demand government intervention in their…
New NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline Extension
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has appealed to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the NIN-SIM Linkage deadline from September 14 to September 30. This move comes as telecoms disconnect unlinked lines after the September 14 deadline.…
South Africa’s Information Regulator Issues WhatsApp Enforcement Notice for Privacy Compliance
The Information Regulator has found that the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) does not have adequate access control measures to protect the confidentiality of personal information (Popia) in its possession. This development has caused InfoReg to issue the messaging…
Lupiya Collaborates with Network International to Launch their Card Product
Zambian fintech and neobank, Lupiya, has appointed Network, the leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa and the Middle East, as their digital payments technology partner to launch a new debit card. The solution includes the launch of a debit…
Visa Presents Payment Facilitator Certificate to Safaricom
Visa, a popular digital payments company, has awarded Safaricom, a payment facilitator certificate, strengthening its ongoing partnership with the Telco. This certification marks a new phase in the partnership between the two companies and paves the way for Safaricom to…
Linus Anari and Eileen Mburu, Kenyan Geoscientists, NASA’s Blue Dot challenge
Linus Anari, a Geospatial Engineering student at the University of Nairobi, and Eileen Mburu, a Geographer, have brought pride to Kenya by emerging victorious in a prestigious global competition organized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Linus Anari…