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In a move that surprised many investors, JSE-listed technology giant Datatec announced a reduction in its annual dividend despite reporting positive financial results for the 2024 fiscal year.  This Datatec dividend cut comes even as the company highlighted strong demand…

The world of software development is abuzz with excitement about generative AI, a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can be used to create new things, like code. This rapidly growing technology has the potential to revolutionize the field by…

Zimbabwe Starlink: Emmerson Mnangagwa, president of Zimbabwe, has announced that citizens have licenses to operate Starlink in the country. This marks a pivotal step towards enhancing internet access. The approval is anticipated to bring the deployment of high-speed, low cost,…

MTN Uganda Sales Shares: MTN Uganda, a popular Nigerian telecom company, has arranged selling shares (the Offer) left over from its undersubscribed 2021 Initial Public Offering. The shares will be sold to local investors to expand local ownership and comply…

David Cohen, co-founder of Techstars has announced his return as the Chief Executive Officer of the accelerator. This is after the announced exit of CEO, Maëlle Gavet at the end of the month owing to health reasons.  She will be…

Kenya farmers have taken the initiative and pioneered a growing trend researchers are calling “social agriculture”. The trend describes how farmers use social media as a source of revenue by selling information and produce on various social platforms. Findings reveal…

In a significant move towards a more sustainable future, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has partnered with Shafa Energy and Nigus to establish electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country.  This initiative signifies a crucial step in developing…

Yango, a rapidly growing ride-hailing company, has solidified its commitment to Africa’s technological development.  The company, which has established a strong presence across the continent, is not only providing ride-hailing services but also expanding its offerings to include delivery and…

In a move that is set to bridge the gap between unemployment and the availability of skilled workforce in Nigeria, LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced a new initiative designed to equip young…

Microsoft outage, which is worldwide, began early on the 25th of May, 2024. This affected sites powered by Microsoft Corps and Bing search.  Errors will be displayed to searchers using Bing and other websites that rely on Bing Search. These…