Author: Jessica Adiele

In a game-changing agreement for Africa’s digital payments future, Algeria has signed a $300 million deal to supply two million payment terminals to Nigeria. Although, this move might seem like a technical procurement, its implications go far beyond hardware, it has the potential to deepen financial inclusion, reshape informal commerce,…

Kaspersky has stepped up its cybersecurity game with the launch of a new External Attack Surface Module, aimed at helping organizations gain better visibility and control over their ever-expanding digital footprint. This new offering isn’t just another tool in the arsenal, it acknowledges a critical truth: attackers don’t limit themselves…

The moment a financial tool lets you invest in big-name companies like Apple or the S&P 500 with just a few dollars, that’s real progress. That’s precisely what Africa’s own Luno is bringing to the table, and it’s more meaningful than you might think. Starting August, South Africans gained access…

FSDH Group has made a quiet but strategic shift—stepping back from its long-standing stake in PAL Pensions, following a realignment of its core priorities. This move may seem like a mere corporate reshuffle, but at its core, it signals a deliberate pivot toward sharper focus and future growth. For two…

In a rare moment of regulatory pushback paying off, MultiChoice Ghana has finally agreed to lower DStv subscription prices. It’s a major concession that follows weeks of public pressure and hard government stances—proof that in some markets, consumer protectors can still win. The pressure began in early July when Ghana’s…

Truecaller is transforming the caller ID game. No longer limited to displaying a name, the service now provides live, AI-powered context for incoming calls, helping users understand why someone is calling—not just who. This upgrade leverages advanced AI models that sift through billions of signals—from call metadata and message data…

The demand for tech skills has never been higher. From software development and data analysis to cybersecurity and AI, the digital economy is shaping how businesses operate and how careers evolve. The good news? You don’t always need to pay thousands of dollars in tuition or bootcamps to acquire these…

After more than a decade of requests, Instagram is finally preparing to launch a dedicated iPad app. For years, users have voiced frustration over the lack of tablet support, often forced to rely on stretched mobile versions or third-party apps that rarely offered the same experience. Now, Meta seems ready…

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has partnered with Mastercard to launch a prepaid card designed to expand access to financial services and promote inclusion across Africa. The new card offers customers a way to make digital payments without the need for a traditional bank account, addressing one of the continent’s…

Instagram is experimenting with a new feature that could change how users interact with its most popular content format — Reels. According to early reports, the platform is testing Picture-in-Picture (PiP) viewing, allowing users to keep watching Reels while simultaneously using other parts of the app or even their phone.…

In a world where women continue to face systemic barriers in business and technology, every initiative that highlights their contributions deserves attention. Ride-hailing and urban services platform inDrive has taken a bold step by unveiling a tech award dedicated to women entrepreneurs, aimed at recognizing and supporting female-led innovation. This…

Meta’s Threads, the app often seen as Instagram’s answer to Twitter (now X), is quietly testing a feature that could change how people use the platform: long-form text posts. This move positions Threads closer to becoming a serious competitor in the online publishing and microblogging space, especially at a time…

Google is quietly reshaping the language learning space. What was once just a translation service is now evolving into something more ambitious. With the introduction of new language learning tools, Google Translate is stepping into territory long dominated by apps like Duolingo. The question is: can it truly compete? Duolingo…

YouTube has rolled out its new “Hype” feature worldwide, a move that could reshape how smaller creators gain visibility on the platform. Initially tested in select regions, Hype allows viewers to amplify videos from emerging creators, effectively giving them a shot at breaking into wider audiences without relying solely on…

Spotify has always positioned itself as more than just a music streaming platform, but its latest move makes that ambition even clearer. The company has launched a new messaging feature that allows users to chat directly within the app. On the surface, this might look like just another feature update,…

Africa’s telecom industry is in the middle of a major transition, one that goes far beyond connectivity. It’s no longer just about expanding networks—it’s about making them sustainable. That’s why Huawei and Ethio Telecom’s recent deployment of the first batch of Solar-on-Tower solutions in Africa feels so significant. This move…

Instagram has quietly rolled out a feature that could be far more significant than it seems on the surface: creators can now link multiple Reels in a series, enabling seamless navigation from one video to the next. While it’s a feature TikTok users have enjoyed for some time, this addition…

Google has quietly agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing YouTube of illegally collecting personal data from children under age 13 and using it for targeted advertising. The preliminary agreement was filed in San Jose federal court on Monday and still awaits approval from Magistrate Judge…

Meta has quietly launched one of the most consequential updates for creators in recent times: AI-powered voice translation for Facebook and Instagram Reels. This isn’t just another tool—it’s an openness to global reach, nudging creators to rethink what “local content” even means. Here’s what Meta is delivering: creators can now…

When a business titan like Femi Otedola decides to write a memoir, it isn’t just about storytelling—it’s about signaling. With the release of Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, Otedola has made a deliberate choice to document his entrepreneurial journey at a time when Nigeria’s startup ecosystem…