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AstroTech’s AstroMobile and AstroCred: Revolutionizing Technology and Finance in Africa

May 24, 2023

AstroTech is a dynamic and innovative business that is transforming the financial services and technology industry in Africa. The company’s cutting-edge offerings, such as…

Airtel Launches ‘A REASON TO IMAGINE’ tagline

May 15, 2023

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, has launched a new brand…

Wi-flix Expands to Zambia with MTN Partnership

May 9, 2023

Wi-flix, the fastest-growing streaming platform in Africa, has expanded its presence to Zambia following the launch of its unbeatable packages with mobile telecommunications giant…

dotAfrica (.africa) the best option for Africa in cyberspace

September 7, 2017

It is now possible to own an Internet address, or domain name, ending with .africa. Already, more than 8000 of the continent’s and world’s…

Why you may soon be able to access Wi-Fi using a light bulb

December 1, 2015

If you depend on Wi-Fi to get your everyday tasks done you’re not alone. If you have trouble finding reliable Wi-Fi connections, again, you’re…

Samsung Africa Introduces ‘What If I Can’ App: Walk To Generate Power

March 19, 2015

What if you could walk to save a community near you from having noe education due to their lack of access to electricity? Wouldn’t…

Airtel Launches Cross-Border Mobile Money Transfers

March 17, 2015

Mobile operating giant Airtel Africa announced yesterday, Monday, that the mobile money service will now enable cross-border transactions for its subscribers on its network…

Highlights of the Samsung Africa Forum 2015

February 27, 2015

This year’s Samsung Africa Forum was held in Antalya, Turkey on the 20th of February, and we got to go. The point of the…

Microsoft’s Latest Nokia 215 Feature Phone Is Only $29

January 6, 2015

We all know Microsoft had bought Nokia’s phone business earlier last year and now they can roll out feature phones with the name ‘Nokia’…

Mobile Operators in Zambia Get “United Against Ebola”

December 3, 2014

Ebola is probably the worst epidemic to hit Africa, taking more lives faster in a short period of time than any other disease has…

Zuku TV Comes To Zambia!

December 2, 2014

Let’s be honest and agree that local TV programming leaves your hairline invisible from all the frustrational pulling it endures. That’s why almost everyone…

Airtel’s First 4G/LTE Connection Activated in Seychelles

December 1, 2014

Whilst we’re still on our knees begging for 4G/LTE internet connectivity, Seychelles gets it first in Africa on the Airtel network. Launched just a…

Airtel Money To Cross Borders in East Africa, Zambia soon too

October 20, 2014

We all know Mobile Money is a thing these days but telecoms companies are doing all they can to improve its popularity beyond borders,…

MTN Mobile Money To Be Interrupted As They Switch Platforms

October 16, 2014

MTN’s Mobile Money platform will be down for a few days from Friday, 17th October 2014 at midnight to Sunday 19th October 2014 at midnight…

Introducing Aflix, the African Netflix for all your TV faves

September 2, 2014

By a show of comments how many of you have been mad at the ‘Not available in your country’ notice that came with Netflix?…

The $25 Microsoft Nokia 130: Affordability and Entertainment

August 12, 2014

Yesterday Microsoft unveiled its cheapest phone for $25 called the Nokia 130. This little cute handset comes in red, white or black, and although…

Huawei Zambia launches Roadshow Demo Truck

May 6, 2014

Today Huwawei Zambia luanched their highly innovative roadshow demonstration truck at Intercontinental Hotel, Lusaka and it was graced by Honorable Yamfwa Mukanga, Minister of…

Patadeal, the Mobile Shopping App for East and Southern Africa

May 5, 2014

Life is basically always about buying or selling, regardless of the nature of a product, and app developers know this so they are using…

Facebook F8 Conference Overview

May 2, 2014

So Facebook’s F8 Conference happened 2 days ago after a 3 year absence, with developers gathering to discuss how to make Facebook better for…

What Does March 20 Google Doodle Mean?

March 20, 2014

At first glance, if you wonder what the heck Google doodle is all about today then you’re definitely in a warm climate area. Don’t…