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Airtel Provides Tech Scholarships in Zambia

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026praise china0

Airtel Zambia through its corporate social responsibility and digital empowerment initiatives has launched a comprehensive scholarship scheme targeted at Zambian youths pursuing technology and digital skills training. Telecommunications giant Airtel Zambia, operating through its corporate social responsibility arm Airtel Africa Foundation, has announced a major initiative providing full-ride tertiary education scholarships for high-achieving local students. […]

Supermarket chain Lidl and Swedish tech firm Einride deploy Germany’s first driverless electric lorry on public roads to deliver store goods.

Lidl and Swedish Firm Einride Put Driverless Electric Lorry on German Public Roads

September 16, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo0

Lidl and Swedish tech firm Einride test Germany’s first driverless, cab-less electric lorry on public roads to move warehouse goods. A breakthrough in food shipping has taken place as popular supermarket chain Lidl and Swedish technology company Einride successfully put a driverless electric lorry onto public roads. The rollout began full daily operations on Tuesday, […]

The High Court of Kenya nullifies the government’s 15% Safaricom share sale to Vodacom, ordering the shares returned to public ownership.

Kenyan High Court Cancels Multi Billion Shilling Safaricom Share Sale to Vodacom

September 16, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo0

Kenya’s High Court stops the sale of a 15% Safaricom stake to Vodacom, ordering the shares returned to government ownership. Judges sitting at the High Court in Kenya have ordered that a 15% shareholding in the nation’s biggest phone company, Safaricom, must be taken away from foreign investors and returned immediately to government ownership. The historic […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission faces privacy concerns as it rolls out the Central Equipment Identity Register to block fake and stolen phones.

Nigerian Telecommunications Regulator Faces Privacy Concerns Over Central Phone Registration Database System

September 16, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo0

The NCC is introducing a central database to block fake and stolen phones, but activists worry about data privacy and phone safety. The Nigerian Communications Commission, the government agency overseeing phone lines and internet in Nigeria, is working to launch a central database system to manage mobile phones nationwide. This regulatory framework, officially called the […]

SiGMA Opens Applications for 2027 African Startup Pitch Competition

September 16, 2026praise china0

SiGMA Group has officially opened applications for its 2027 Africa Startup Pitch, inviting early-stage tech innovators and founders from across the continent to compete during the annual SiGMA Africa summit. Global event and networking giant SiGMA has officially opened applications for its 2027 Africa Startup Pitch Competition. The international initiative offers emerging tech founders across […]

Visa Launches Local E-Commerce Payment Processing in Saudi Arabia

September 16, 2026praise china0

Global payments technology leader Visa has enabled domestic e-commerce transaction processing within Saudi Arabia. Global payments giant Visa has officially enabled local e-commerce payment processing for merchants and financial service providers across Saudi Arabia. The new capability comes following certification for the Saudi Central Bank’s (SAMA) New E-commerce Payments Interface, allowing online businesses operating in […]

Microsoft signs a binding agreement with major US teachers unions to establish strict AI safety and student privacy guardrails in schools.

Microsoft Implements Strict AI Guardrails for US Schools Amid Privacy Concerns

September 15, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo0

Microsoft agrees to binding rules with US teachers unions to protect student data and limit how AI is used in schools. Microsoft has officially agreed to new binding safety rules and privacy controls for artificial intelligence tools used across schools in the United States. The formal signing of this landmark agreement was made public on […]

AXIAN Telecom adopts Yas Group as its new corporate name across Africa to unify its mobile, digital infrastructure, and fintech services.

AXIAN Telecom Changes Name to Yas Group to Strengthen Pan-African Tech Presence

September 15, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo0

AXIAN Telecom adopts Yas Group as its official corporate identity to unite its mobile, tower, and money app services across Africa. AXIAN Telecom has officially changed its corporate name to Yas Group. The official announcement of this new business identity was made public on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. This important change marks the complete unification […]

Global cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx announces a complete shutdown of its digital trading platform, ordering users to withdraw all funds.

CoinEx Ceases Operations and Shuts Down Platform Services

September 15, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo0

Global crypto trading platform CoinEx halts operations and asks users worldwide to withdraw their funds immediately. CoinEx has officially announced a total shutdown of all its global business operations. The official public update regarding the permanent platform closure was published on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. This unexpected decision means millions of digital asset traders across […]

Lebara Officially Launches Mobile Services in Nigeria

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026praise china0

Lebara, the global mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) has officially launched its telecom and mobile data services in Nigeria. Lebara Nigeria has officially rolled out its commercial mobile telecommunications services nationwide, marking its formal entry into Nigeria’s mobile market following the completion of its pre-launch testing phase. Operating under a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) […]