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Dimension Data Limited raises US$2.9 million
Following the successful subscription of its Series 1 corporate bond, Dimension Data Limited (https://DimensionData.com.ng) has completed the signing ceremony for the issuance of N4.05 billion (approximately US$2.9 million), marking the first tranche of its N20 billion (US$14.7 million) bond programme. The proceeds will support the expansion of the company’s fibre infrastructure to meet Nigeria’s growing […]
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South Africa’s economy depends on what lies beneath the ocean
Every online payment, cloud backup, video call and AI query feels instantaneous. None of it is weightless. Each depends on a physical system of fibre networks, internet exchanges, data centres and landing stations — and almost all of it, at some point on its journey, on a cable lying on the seabed. The International Telecommunication […]
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From targeted advertising to targeted attacks: How advertising data is weaponised by cyberthreat actors
At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky talked about the risks that advertising data can pose. While the digital advertising ecosystem has become an essential part of today’s Internet, enabling businesses to reach the right audiences with relevant content, every day, billions of advertising requests are processed behind […]
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NjiaPay launches one-click payments to reduce cart abandonment
ayment performance partner NjiaPay has launched one-click payments for South African merchants. This gives consumers a fast and convenient way to pay without re-entering card details or taking additional payment steps like 3-D Secure verification. Unlike one-click solutions tied to a particular payment service provider, NjiaPay, enables merchants to offer the same experience across multiple […]
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Happy Girlfriend Day
Happy Girlfriend Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the special woman who brings love, happiness, and support into your life. Observed every year on August 1, this unofficial celebration has become increasingly popular around the world as couples take time to appreciate their relationships. Whether you’ve been dating for a few months or have […]
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Download Access SME App by Access Bank & Efficiently Manage Your Business On The Go
Access SME App is a mobile application from Access Bank Plc that combines digital banking with smart business management tools in one platform. Built specifically for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), the app helps business owners manage finances, monitor inventory, track sales, oversee staff activities, and access banking services from anywhere. Unlike many business management […]
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DStv Stream Subscription: Unlock Unlimited Entertainment Anywhere, Anytime
DStv Stream Subscription is one of the easiest ways to enjoy live TV, blockbuster movies, premium sports, kids’ shows, documentaries, and local entertainment without installing a decoder or satellite dish. As long as you have a stable internet connection and a compatible device, you can start streaming your favourite content within minutes. Whether you’re always […]
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Big Brother Naija 2026: 24 Housemates, 70 Days of Twists & a Massive ₦160 Million Grand Prize
Big Brother Naija 2026 is finally here, and fans across Nigeria and Africa are in for another thrilling season packed with drama, entertainment, strategy, friendships, rivalries, and unforgettable moments. Tagged “Show Ya Sef,” Season 11 promises to be the biggest edition of the reality TV show yet. This year’s competition features 24 carefully selected housemates […]
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How To Vote In Big Brother Naija and Save Your Favourite Housemate
Knowing exactly how to vote in Big Brother Naija is crucial if you want to keep your favorite housemates in the bbnaija house. If you’re a fan of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), then voting is one of the most exciting ways to support your favourite housemate. Every week, viewers across Africa rally behind their preferred […]
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Saviynt Exceeds $300 Million in ARR and Launches Zuma the Enterprise AI Identity Security Platform
Saviynt, a leading provider of identity security solutions, announced significant business momentum, surpassing $300 million in annual recurring revenue while growing bookings by more than 80% and maintaining a leading 96% customer retention rate. It also launched Zuma, a complete AI identity security platform that provides organizations with an innovative, agile, and effective solution to adopt, […]
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Empowering the Future: How the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls Is Expanding Its Phenomenal Impact
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) is embarking on a monumental new chapter to redefine educational empowerment in South Africa. After two decades of transforming lives and graduating over 1,000 extraordinary young women, the elite institution is strategically transitioning from its flagship residential campus into a nationwide scholarship model designed to double its reach […]
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How PayBox ChatGPT Claude Integration Unleashes Instant, Effortless AI Payments Direct From Your Chat!
Imagine typing a quick prompt to your favorite AI assistant—“Book my flight to London,” “Swap $100 of PYUSD to SOL,” or “Reserve a table for two tonight”—and having the transaction completed in seconds without ever opening another tab or app. This isn’t a distant tech vision for the future. PayBox ChatGPT Claude integration is officially […]
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How China’s Used Car Boom Is Reshaping Ghana’s Import Market
Ghana’s used car market sits at the center of a wider shift in global vehicle trade. For many households and small businesses, imported secondhand vehicles remain the most realistic path to private mobility, commercial transport, and ride-hailing income. At the same time, changing supply patterns in China, tighter import documentation, and Ghana’s own rules on […]
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South Africa’s digital future depends on cyber resilience
South Africa’s data centre sector is expanding rapidly. New investment is creating opportunities for economic growth, digital innovation and regional connectivity, while positioning the country as a strategic hub for Africa’s digital economy. The country now hosts nearly half of Africa’s data centre capacity, with the local market projected to grow from US$2.16 billion in […]
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How to Cover a Cash Gap Before Payday
You know the feeling. It’s the Tuesday before payday, the fridge is looking sad, the car needs petrol, and your bank balance has that uncomfortable habit of turning red before the month is even done. This gap between what you owe and what you have — the “cash gap” — is one of the most […]
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Kaspersky uncovers new Mirage Kitten malware used in cyber-espionage campaign
Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a previously undocumented malware set used by Mirage Kitten APT. The findings were revealed at its annual Kaspersky Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META). The malicious tools were used in a targeted campaign aimed at maintaining long-term access to victim networks […]
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The value of advisory services for critical infrastructure in West Africa
As West Africa’s industrial and digital landscape expands at pace, organisations are facing a new reality: infrastructure is no longer just an operational asset, it is a strategic determinant of performance, resilience, and competitiveness. Against a backdrop of ageing infrastructure, skills shortages, and energy constraints, organisations must balance growing operational demands with reliability and efficiency. […]
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Bolt Business reports strong growth in Nigeria
Bolt Business (https://Bolt.eu/), the corporate mobility solution from Bolt, has recorded strong year-on-year growth in Nigeria, underscoring increasing demand from businesses seeking smarter, more efficient ways to manage employee transportation and business travel. Over the past 12 months, Bolt Business has delivered double-digit growth in Nigeria, driven by expanding adoption across multiple industries, growing demand […]
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Zedcrest Expands Global Payments Ambitions with Leatherback Takeover
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Digital platforms complicate Nigeria’s fight against human trafficking – AGF
Key points Main Story The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has warned that the growing use of digital platforms by human traffickers is complicating Nigeria’s legal and institutional efforts to combat human trafficking. Fagbemi made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2026 World Day […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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MTN Nigeria grows h1 profit 70.6%, declares ₦26 interim dividend
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | July 31, 2026 Key Points Main Story MTN Nigeria Plc reported a 70.6% year-on-year increase in profit after tax to ₦707.54 billion in the first half (H1) of 2026, supported by robust revenue growth across its core business segments and improved operating efficiency. According to the company’s unaudited financial statements, revenue […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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MTN Nigeria, WWF/NCF, UNDP and Deloitte Commence Third Edition of Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge
MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria and Deloitte Nigeria, has announced the 2026 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, marking the third edition of the initiative. Part of MTN’s annual Africa PachiPanda Challenge, the programme seeks to […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Radisson Hotel Group and Accenture Redefine Travel Discovery on ChatGPT
Radisson Hotel Group has collaborated with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) in launching an AI-powered hotel discovery app in ChatGPT, helping travelers move from trip intent to search, comparison and planning through natural conversation. Available as @RadissonHotels in ChatGPT, the app enables travelers to search for Radisson Hotels properties across over 100 countries, and more than 1,000 […]
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How digital adoption in dentistry is improving healthcare
Dentistry has changed a lot over the past 25 years. Many dentists have moved away from traditional, hands-on methods and towards digital tools that are more precise, less invasive, and often far more comfortable for patients. These advances aren’t just about new technology; they’re about making visits to the dentist a better experience overall. At […]
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Carrefour Kenya, KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard Launch Prepaid card for Smarter Grocery Budgeting
Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim holds the exclusive rights to operate in Kenya, has collaborated with KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard to launch the Carrefour Prepaid card. The payment solution is designed to help customers better plan, manage, and control their grocery spending, reinforcing their commitment to delivering greater value and convenience. The prepaid card […]
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What the OpenAI security incident teaches us about workload identity
The recent disclosure by OpenAI of a security incident involving Hugging Face has offered a practical, real-world illustration of what can happen when an autonomous system is given a goal, access to tools, and enough authority to pursue that goal across technical boundaries, according to Nicolas Blank, CTO of NBConsult, a Cyberlogic company. “According to […]
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Why network efficiency is becoming telecoms’ next growth engine
For much of the telecommunications industry’s history, network efficiency was viewed primarily through the lens of cost reduction and capacity management. Today, that definition is evolving rapidly. Across Africa, operators are investing heavily in network infrastructure to support growing digital demand. Data traffic continues to rise at double-digit rates, cloud adoption is accelerating, and artificial […]
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Nigeria’s Grocery-Tech Dream Takes Another Hit as GoLemon Folds
Nigeria’s food-tech sector has taken its second major hit in four months. GoLemon, the Lagos grocery delivery startup founded by former Paystack staff, has stopped taking new orders and will fully shut its customer support channels on August 2, after it couldn’t raise the funding needed to keep going. The closure follows cloud-kitchen startup FoodCourt’s […] The post Nigeria’s Grocery-Tech Dream Takes Another Hit as GoLemon Folds appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Rentoza enters business rescue after burning through $7.3M in funding
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Seedream 5.0 Pro art generator: Exploring the Evolution of AI-Driven Visual Creation Workflows
Artificial intelligence’s rapid growth has transformed how creators, marketers, and digital teams do visual production. In the case of the Seedream 5.0 Pro art generator, there is a large-scale movement towards AI-aided creative workflows which present a balance of automation and greater control of visual output. As companies put more into digital storytelling, social media […]
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What is a Strategic Domain, and Why Does It Matter for Your Personal Brand?
A strategic domain isn’t just an address that points to a website. It’s a claim. It’s a flag planted in public soil, the kind that tells strangers what to expect before a sentence gets read. Personal brands love to pretend they float above logistics. Nonsense. Names, URLs, search results, and trust signals are what matter […]
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How to Spot AI Fake Product Reviews
How to Spot AI Fake Product Reviews Online reviews help you compare products, evaluate sellers and make more informed buying decisions. Unfortunately, the rise of… TechCity
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Moonshot 2026 Brings OpenAI Africa, Flutterwave, and Nigeria’s SEC Chief Together to Define What It Takes to Build for a New World
Moonshot 2026 Brings OpenAI Africa, Flutterwave, and Nigeria’s SEC Chief Together to Define What It Takes to Build for a New World As African technology moves beyond survival and into its next era of ambition, Moonshot 2026 will convene the… TechCity
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Cybersecurity Threats Students Need to Know About in 2026
Cybersecurity Threats Students Need to Know About in 2026 Students have never been more connected. From submitting assignments online and attending virtual lectures to using AI tools,… TechCity
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Best Laptop for Students in 2026: The Honest Review of Top Picks for Every Budget
Best Laptop for Students in 2026: The Honest Review of Top Picks for Every Budget Buying a laptop for school or university is one of the biggest tech investments a student will make.… TechCity
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Nigeria’s First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries
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