US Antitrust Push Could Force Google to Sell Chrome
US antitrust lawyers are urging a judge to order Google to sell its Chrome browser, aiming to curb the company's dominance in online search.
Xiaomi Expands in Nigeria with Three New POCO Smartphones
Xiaomi Strengthens Nigerian Market Presence with Latest POCO Devices On November 18, Xiaomi marked a major milestone in Nigeria by launching three new POCO smartphones: the POCO X6 Pro 5G, POCO C75, and POCO C61.
Young Engineers Uganda Wins STEM Trophy at Pan-African Competition
A team of 15 young innovators from Young Engineers Uganda has triumphed at the second Young Engineers Pan-African STEM Competition, held on Saturday, November 16, at Aga Khan Primary School in Tanzania.
Xiaomi Launches Dual-Brand Strategy to Cater to Nigerian Consumers
Xiaomi Nigeria has announced an exciting dual-brand strategy to better serve the diverse needs of Nigerian consumers.
Ugandan Leaders Embark on Digital Training Program in China, Backed by Huawei
In Kampala, Uganda, Prime Minister Rt.
Tesla Recalls 2,431 Cybertrucks Over Faulty Inverter Hardware Issue
Tesla has announced a recall for 2,431 of its 2024 Cybertrucks due to a faulty drive unit inverter, marking the sixth recall for the model this year.
dfcu Bank Wins Gold for Investment Club App at MEA Awards
Kampala, Uganda – At the 2024 Qorus Reinvention Awards – MEA held in Dubai, dfcu Bank earned top honors in the Distribution category, taking home the prestigious Gold award for its innovative Investment Club App.
Starlink Suspends New Subscriptions in Nairobi Due to Overload
Starlink has paused new subscriptions for its residential internet plan in Nairobi and several surrounding areas due to network overload.
TikTok Founder Becomes China’s Richest as ByteDance Profits Surge
Zhang Yiming, co-founder of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, has become China’s wealthiest individual, with a personal fortune of $49.3 billion, as estimated by the Hurun Research Institute’s latest rich list.
Google Invests $5.8 Million in AI, Cybersecurity Training Across Africa
In a significant move to support digital skills in Africa, Google has committed $5.8 million to advance foundational training in AI and cybersecurity across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Reaches Unicorn Status with $110 Million Funding
Nigerian fintech Moniepoint has secured its place as one of Africa’s leading tech companies by reaching "unicorn" status, a term used for privately held firms valued at over $1 billion, after successfully raising $110 million from notable investors like Google and Development Partners International.
Kenya’s New Mobile Tax Compliance Rules Set to Impact Market from 2025
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced new regulations, effective January 1, 2025, designed to strengthen tax compliance within the mobile device market.