The mastermind behind Africa’s largest cryptocurrency scam, Johann Steynberg, has been officially confirmed dead.  Steynberg, who had been on the run for years after orchestrating a high-profile crypto fraud, was first reported deceased earlier this year, and now, Brazilian authorities…

BasiGo, a leading electric bus manufacturer, has secured a $10 million loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).  This funding is intended to significantly increase BasiGo’s fleet of electric buses and accelerate the country’s transition away from…

A federal High Court in Abuja refuted the Inspector General of Police’s  (IGP) action of ordering 12 banks and financial institutions to reverse billions of naira withdrawn from Flutterwave account. This huge sum of money was allegedly withdrawn at Wema…

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has announced a consultation on a proposed new licensing framework for satellite services in the country.  The move aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory and licensing framework for satellite services in South…

In Botswana, where internet subscriptions are notoriously expensive, the government’s initiative to provide free WiFi through Botswana’s SmartBots routers has gained more popularity.  With the cost of 10GB of data reaching up to P1400 ($103) in a country where the…

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature: WhatsApp chat themes.  This feature is currently available in the beta version of the app for Android (2.24.17.19) and is set to allow users to customize their chat backgrounds and message colors.  As WhatsApp…

The recent outage of Guaranty Trust Bank’s (GTBank) website has sparked considerable concern among customers and industry observers.  Initially speculated to be the result of a cybersecurity attack, the true cause appears to be far less alarming: a delay in…

Samsung Electronics has officially launched the highly anticipated Galaxy Fold 6 and Galaxy Flip 6 in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to innovation in the mobile technology sector.  This announcement coincides with the opening of a…

Mobius Motors, a Kenyan automaker backed by Playfair Capital, has accepted an acquisition offer from an undisclosed buyer just one week after announcing its closure.  The company, known for its affordable and rugged Mobius cars designed for African roads, has…

South Africa has published a new national AI policy framework and is seeking feedback from stakeholders.  The Department of Communications & Digital Technologies is in charge of the framework.  National AI Policy in South Africa This framework is the first…