Author: Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

A federal court has denied TikTok’s request for a temporary pause on a law that could lead to a ban of the app next month. This ruling, which came in response to an emergency injunction filed by TikTok earlier this week, marks the latest legal setback for the company as…

A few months ago, Google launched a new feature called Audio Overviews in its NotebookLM note-taking app. This feature generates a podcast with AI virtual hosts based on the information users have shared with the app. Now, NotebookLM is enhancing this feature by allowing users to interact with the AI…

XAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, may be facing an intensifying legal battle with OpenAI. However, this has not deterred the company from launching new products, even on a Friday night. xAI announced that it has started rolling out an upgraded version of its flagship chatbot model,…

On Friday, OpenAI responded to billionaire Elon Musk’s ongoing lawsuit by publishing a series of emails and text messages that it claims demonstrate the misleading nature of Musk’s allegations. Musk’s legal battle with OpenAI, which has been unfolding over several months, centers on accusations that OpenAI has strayed from its…

Tizeti, an internet service provider backed by Y Combinator and operating in Nigeria, Togo, and Ivory Coast, is set to list on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) two years after announcing its intentions to go public. The Initial Public Offering (IPO) will enable Tizeti to attract investment from a broader range…

Google announced the launch of a new Android-based XR platform on Thursday, designed to integrate AI features. The platform, named Android XR, aims to support app development across various devices, including headsets and glasses. The first developer preview of Android XR was released yesterday, and it will support existing tools…

Bolt, a ride-hailing company, recently hosted its inaugural Driver-Led Safety Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, under the theme “Partnering for Protection to Build a Safer Community and Safer Roads for All.” The event attracted over 200 driver partners and notable government representatives, including Isaac Sileku, Western Cape Minister of…

Electrify Africa, an energy and renewables company, has launched a new initiative to provide electric transportation solutions in Uganda. The program is spearheaded by Simba Innovative Limited, the parent company of Electrify Africa, with the aim of contributing to the future of sustainable transportation through fostering innovation. The company announced…

Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, has announced substantial multimillion-dollar investments in the company’s operations in Cameroon this week. Mupita informed key stakeholders of MTN’s commitment to invest $100 million (62.4 billion XAF) in 2025 and an additional $300 million (187.2 billion XAF) over the next three years.…

President William Ruto has unveiled plans to impose taxes on Kenyan content creators, particularly those benefiting from monetization opportunities introduced earlier this year. During his speech at the 20th Anniversary of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in Nairobi, President Ruto stressed the importance of equitable taxation. He pointed out…

Moroccan B2B retail-tech startup Z has successfully secured US$1.05 million in funding from local venture capital firms. This significant financial boost is aimed at enhancing the company’s technological capabilities, expanding its product catalog, and gearing up for its next phase of growth. Z was established in 2022 by a trio…

PalmPay, a leading Nigerian fintech app, has announced a strategic partnership with Jumia, one of Africa’s largest e-commerce platforms. This collaboration will enable PalmPay customers to pay for products on Jumia directly from their PalmPay accounts, streamlining the payment process and enhancing user convenience. This partnership comes at a time…

According to data from DeFiLama, a prominent DeFi data aggregator, Binance saw its customers deposit a staggering $23 billion into the crypto exchange between January 1, 2024, and December 12, 2024. This amount is the highest among all centralized exchanges worldwide during this period. ByBit ranked second with deposits totaling…

Access Holdings, through its banking subsidiary Access Bank Plc, has finalized an agreement to acquire 100% equity in Bidvest Bank, a prominent second-tier South African bank, in a transaction valued at approximately $159 million. The announcement was made by Access Holdings’ Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, in a filing on the Nigerian…

The seventh edition of the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered for the second consecutive year by Nigerian fintech company Raenest, is set to take place on February 12-13, 2025. This premier event will bring together over 2,000 industry leaders, corporate executives, investors, and international delegations at the Sarit Expo Centre.…

Elon Musk has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first person to reach a net worth of $400 billion, solidifying his position as the world’s richest individual. The latest surge in Musk’s wealth was primarily driven by an insider share sale of his privately held company, SpaceX. This transaction…

Apple has introduced new Apple Intelligence features with the release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2. These features include an image playground, Genmoji, enhancements to writing tools, and integration with ChatGPT. Additionally, Apple has expanded language support for Apple Intelligence to include localized English in Australia, Canada,…

On Wednesday, Snapchat announced the rollout of several new features for both regular users and Snapchat+ subscribers, just in time for the holiday season. These updates include expanded chat options, new app themes, and additional festive features. One of the key updates for all Snapchat users is the ability to…

Nigerian police have recently arrested several bank customers connected to fraudulent activities on Flutterwave’s platform and are planning to apprehend 601 additional suspects believed to have received proceeds from a previous security breach. According to court documents obtained by People’s Gazette, these individuals are linked to transactions involving multiple banks,…

On Wednesday, Microsoft announced the rollout of a new feature that allows users to share files between their iPhones and Windows 11 or Windows 10 PCs using the company’s Phone Link app and Link to Windows app. This new capability is currently being made available to Windows Insiders. Windows Insiders…