Kenya Airways has reported its first profit in 11 years. This comes after it announced a net profit of 513 million shillings (about 3.98 million U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2024.  The profit is up from a 168.2…

MTN Group, the South African-owned multinational corporation and mobile telecom provider, has reported its first loss since 2016, largely due to the sharp devaluation of the Nigerian naira.  The company announced a loss of R7.39 billion ($414.7 million) for the…

Safaricom has announced that its popular reverse call request service will no longer be completely free.  The reverse call request service, which has been a lifeline for many, especially in areas with limited financial resources, allowed users to make calls…

Waza, a Y Combinator-backed B2B payment and liquidity provider, has secured a significant cash boost of $8 million through a combination of $3 million in seed equity and $5 million in debt funding.  This funding is poised to facilitate the…

Android phones are about to get the new theft detection lock that can keep personal information safe.  Recall in May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones.  Android New Theft Detection Lock Finally…

Airtel Kenya has implemented restrictions on its My Airtel App, preventing access for those who have Developer Options enabled on their devices.  This decision has raised eyebrows among users who rely on the app for various services, including mobile money…

Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to introduce new tax laws in September.  These laws come on the heels of the implementation of a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on all cryptocurrency transactions, which began in June.  As the…

The Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund has announced a $1.7 million funding initiative aimed at supporting innovators who are developing clean energy technologies for the agricultural sector.  This funding, backed by IKEA and other partners, is set to…

Women have always had an inner passion for detecting their partners’ hidden information.  It is no surprise they are using AI-powered technology to enhance this quality.  Women are now using ChatGPT to determine if the men they’re talking to on…

SpaceX’s VP of Satellite Policy submitted a petition to revise regulations governing spectrum sharing between Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite systems. SpaceX Aims To Increase Starlink’s Capacity The petition was submitted to the Federal Communications Commission…