Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced it achieved a breakthrough in 5G data speeds using E-UTRAN New Radio Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) technology. EN-DC technology enables mobile operators to boost 5G speeds and coverage by leveraging a 4G network. In a demonstration carried out in Samsung’s lab in Korea, the company…
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The European Union and the European Investment Bank, working together as Team Europe, are providing EUR 120 million (KES 15.8 billion) of new support for Equity Bank to enhance financing to Kenyan companies most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The financing package will support access to finance at appropriate conditions…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has awarded a grant of $320, 535 to the West African Monetary Agency to mainstream gender in ECOWAS’ core digital financial services (DFS) regulatory frameworks. The funds will support a gender gap analysis of several WAMA strategies including those for financial…
IBM on Monday announced that its hybrid cloud services are now generally available in any environment — on any cloud, on premises or at the edge via IBM Cloud Satellite. Lumen Technologies and IBM have integrated IBM Cloud Satellite with the Lumen edge platform to enable clients to harness hybrid…
Kwik Delivery is expanding its app-based breakthrough delivery service to 4-wheel delivery vehicles. This includes vehicles such as hatchbacks, pick-ups, SUVs, vans, and small trucks up to 5 tons. Kwik Delivery is a B2B delivery platform focusing on providing reliable delivery services inside large Nigerian cities by connecting riders and…
Leading energy company, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), has restated its commitment to support the Federal Government of Nigeria’s goal of using the country’s proven gas reserves to trigger economic activities for gas-based industrialization. SPDC’s Managing Director and Country Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr.…
Leading pan-African communications company Vodacom and Mondia, a private mobile technology company driven by innovation, are rolling out the Mum & Baby maternal health service across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mum & Baby is a free-of-charge mobile health intervention service that provides Vodacom DRC subscribers with maternal,…
Oppo has announced the date for the launch of its next flagship smartphone series, the Oppo Find X3. The launch will be a Livestream event, which will be available on the company’s YouTube channel. at 11:30 a.m. GMT/3:30 a.m. PT on March 11. The series will include Find X3 Pro…
Shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has opened a new office in Kenya. While the main business will be managed from the port city of Mombasa, the company will also have an office in Nairobi, the country’s capital. Hapag-Lloyd mainly transports agricultural goods out of Kenya, especially tea, coffee, fruits and textiles. The…
ENGIE has reached an agreement to acquire from Abengoa a 40% equity stake in Xina Solar One, a 100 MW Concentrated Solar plant, as well as 46% of the Operations & Maintenance Company. The plant is equipped with parabolic trough technology and a molten salt storage system that allows for…
PayPal has joined forces with Uber to provide free or discounted rides to vaccination sites in the U.S. to help ensure transportation is not a barrier to vaccine access. In December 2020, Uber committed up to 10 million free or discounted rides to help ensure transportation is not a barrier…
Netflix has launched a new feature Downloads For You, that that automatically downloads recommended shows or movies to your mobile device based on your tastes. Whether you’re a comedy fan stuck on a long car ride or a rom-com lover without internet, the streaming company now ensures that there is…
Amadeus and Microsoft on Thursday announced a global strategic partnership that will harness cloud technology to innovate and explore new products and solutions and create smoother travel experiences in the future. The partnership will combine Microsoft trusted, secure cloud platforms and industry-leading collaboration and enterprise technologies with Amadeus’ proven expertise…
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to regulate cryptocurrency instead of killing it. He made his stance known during a keynote at the CBN/Bankers Committee’s Initiative for Economic Growth. The CBN had recently reasserted its oppositional stance towards cryptocurrencies, placing huge restrictions on its trade…
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has allayed the fears of Nigerians on the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology in Nigeria, clarifying that there is no known scientific evidence till date suggesting that 5G poses any risks to public health and safety. Pantami…
Manchester United has agreed with StarTimes, the continent’s leading digital TV operator which will see millions of Manchester United fans in Nigeria and other African countries gain access to MUTV. StarTimes will distribute MUTV to subscribers in over 30 countries across sub-Saharan African, representing the biggest agreement of its kind…
Following successful launches in Tunisia and Senegal, Giz, Orange, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, the Ethiopian Investment Commission and the Industrial Parks Development Corporation today have launched the Addis Ababa Orange Digital Center, an ecosystem that is entirely dedicated to digital skills and innovation. Ethiopia will be home to…
Siemens, IBM, and Red Hat today announced a new collaboration that will use a hybrid cloud designed to deliver an open, flexible, and more secure solution for manufacturers and plant operators to drive real-time value from operational data. In one month, a single manufacturing site can generate more than 2,200 terabytes of data according…
The Nigerian Communications Commissions has said that the telecommunication industry in the country played a significant role in the country’s exit out of recession in the fourth quarter of 2020, contributing 12.45 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the latest data released by the National Bureau…
Telecoming, an international technology company specialized in digital services monetization, has signed an agreement with the leading lifestyle publisher Ounousa. They will work together to distribute trendy digital contents for North African women’s entertainment and inspiration. The partnership applies, for the moment, to Tunisia and Egypt. Women are already an…