Telecoming Partners with The Movement Empire Bring Fitness to South Africans
Mobile service provider for sports and entertainment content, Telecoming partners with The Movement Empire, an online platform offering exercise programmes, to deliver on-demand workout content to mobile users in South Africa. The agreement enables users to access fitness sessions, ranging from low-impact workouts to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and yoga-inspired routines, through
Starlink Gets Licence in Liberia to Expand Internet coverage
Starlink gets licence in Liberia, this is coming after the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) signed a one-year licencing agreement with Starlink to increase high-speed Internet access throughout Liberia, particularly in remote and underserved areas. The provisional licence will allow LTA to assess Starlink’s services over the next year, setting quality
South Africa’s Mustek Acquires Majority Stake in CyberAntix
South Africa’s Mustek acquires majority stake in CyberAntix, a security operations centre-as-a-service provider, from Sizwe Africa IT. The R20 million ($1.1 million) deal, which includes an R8 million ($457,820) transfer of shares and a R12 million ($686,730) shareholder loan. Sizwe Africa IT, owned indirectly by Ayo Technologies through Zaloserve, made
Transform Health Fund Raises $111 Million, Eyes More Healthtech Startup
AfricInvest, a pan-African investment platform, Transform Health Fund raises $111 million, eyes more healthtech startup. The fund, managed in partnership with the Health Finance Coalition (HFC), aims to boost innovative healthcare models across Africa by addressing critical health financing and capacity gaps. Several investors, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Proparco,
Kenya to Link M-PESA Paybills to Tax System
Kenya to link M-PESA paybills to tax system as virtual Electronic Tax Registers (ETRs) by December 25, 2024. This initiative, part of the country’s broader tax reforms, aims to widen the tax base and curb evasion. By integrating mobile money transactions with tax systems, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) hopes to
Mali Temporarily Lifts Starlink Ban for 6 Months
Mali temporarily lifts Starlink ban for 6 months to develop new regulatory framework, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to Internet access. The decision allows citizens to reconnect to Elon Musk’s satellite-based service for six months, while authorities establish a new regulatory framework. The West African nation, currently
Belkin recalls Power Bank and Wireless Charger in South Africa
US-based consumer electronics company, Belkin recalls power bank and wireless charger in South Africa over fire hazard concern. They informed South Africa’s Consumer Commission of a recall of the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for the Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K, BPD005. The Company confirmed that manufacturing defects
Top 28 Tourist Attractions in South Africa This Year
One of the most popular countries to visit in Africa, South Africa boasts loads of epic scenery and amazing wildlife. Asides from safaris and nature spots, some parts are just as famed for their wines and whale-watching or surfing and shark cage diving. Occupying the southernmost end of Africa, the
25 Best Places to Visit in Africa for First Timers
Visiting Africa for the first time? You’re in for a treat! People come to Africa to enjoy unprecedented nature experiences that last a lifetime. The world’s richest continent amazes visitors with incredible historical architecture, endless vegetation, unbelievable wildlife, and underwater diversity like nowhere else in the world. What are the
Nigeria Introduces ‘convert now, pay later’ for CNG Vehicle Conversion
Nigeria introduces ‘convert now, pay later’ for CNG to facilitate the conversion of petrol-powered vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG). According to the National Orientation Agency (NOA), these payment options allow individuals to convert their vehicles now and pay later with “affordable” monthly instalments at “competitive rates.” This follows the
