Tech giant Google has unveiled plans to construct a brand new high-capacity subsea cable system christened “Umoja,” which will establish a direct connection between Africa and Australia.  This announcement comes on the heels of Google’s successful completion of the Equiano…

South Africa is contemplating a formal complaint against the European Union’s (EU) newly implemented carbon border tax (CBT) to the World Trade Organization (WTO), which has ignited a global debate on environmental protectionism and trade fairness.  The South African government…

Chinese e-commerce giant PDD Holdings is experiencing a surge in sales, driven in large part by the tremendous success of its Temu platform.  Temu, a global competitor to Amazon and Shein, has witnessed explosive growth since its launch, establishing itself…

LaunchBase proptech South Africa: LaunchBase, a forward-thinking marketing and property technology (prop-tech) start-up, has designed an advanced software solution. The proptech allows off-plan property developments to be launched online to be reviewed by everyone.  Launchbase Proptech South Africa: About LaunchBase…

PAIX Data Centres has expanded its capacity in Ghana to 1.2 MW. This development is to accommodate the increasing demand for access to digital infrastructure.  The expansion has made the data center one of the largest in Ghana. It will…

In a move that is set to revolutionize cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) in East Africa, tech giant Microsoft has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art data center in Kenya.  The new data center, which will be located in…

In a bold move to safeguard its customers, OPay, the leading mobile payment platform in Africa, has issued a stern warning against fraudulent activities and implemented a new address verification system.  The company’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the security and…

On Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, a widespread outage disrupted Microsoft services across the globe, causing significant inconvenience for users worldwide.  The outage, which began around 7:30 am South African Standard Time (SAST), impacted a variety of Microsoft products and services,…

Huawei Kenya in partnership with several business partners has launched graduate recruitment programs creating over 30 job and internship opportunities. Huawei’s partners that attended included MFI Technologies, China Telecom, and Eastra Solutions Limited, all seeking to hire promising graduates who…

African exposure to home technology has soared in recent times. Kenya is a huge example of this phenomenon, especially in the boost in laundry appliances. The country has adopted the usage of laundry equipment, which has led to a boom…