Technology news, startups, and digital innovation in Zimbabwe.
Amazon's partnership with Herotel has reignited scrutiny over South Africa’s satellite internet strategy, especially as state-backed alternatives lag behind global competitors like Starlink.
The European Union is considering tighter controls on children's social media use, proposing supervision for younger users and safer platforms for teens.
The European Union has ruled that Instagram and Facebook's design features are breaching regulations by encouraging compulsive use, likening user behavior to 'autopilot mode.' Meta must now modify its platforms to comply.
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s highest-ranked nation in responsible AI governance, securing 38th place globally in the Global Index on Responsible AI, according to recent rankings.
Meta has unveiled Muse Image, its first standalone AI image-generation model, positioning the technology at the heart of creative tools across Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta AI.
PwC has begun the process of selling off assets belonging to Kenya’s Koko Networks after the fintech ran out of operational funds, signaling the end of a once-prominent venture in Africa’s digital finance landscape.
As Nigeria navigates its AI future, industry leaders are pushing for accountable governance, moving beyond principles to demonstrable action.
The Federal Government has paused enforcement of new digital economy rules affecting internet platforms and online intermediaries, citing the need for a comprehensive policy review.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into Meta, Google, and X for allegedly exploiting Nigerian news content, with a focus on market dominance and anti-competitive practices.
Elon Musk has regained his status as a trillionaire as shares in SpaceX and Tesla surge, reinforcing his lead as the world’s richest person.
As African tech firms push for speed, foundational gaps in observability, culture, and design intent threaten sustainable progress.
From Kenya to Nigeria, African tech startups are launching AI-powered developer tools and workforce platforms, while Mastercard rolls out a continent-wide cybersecurity initiative to protect digital growth.
Paga is rolling out tokenized investment products through its payments infrastructure, while Siiqo launches social commerce tools on Telegram to help small businesses grow online.
The Jetour T2 has been named 2026 Car of the Year, even as the Chinese automaker previews its upcoming T8 flagship set for launch in South Africa in 2027.
Volkswagen dismantles its autonomous driving partnership with Bosch and eyes production of China-developed models in Germany, while Aston Martin doubles down on performance at Goodwood.
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