Technology

GoGOGOgo, a non-governmental organization, is empowering grandmothers in a small township in South Africa (Alexandra) with digital skills through its iGOGO training program, enabling them to engage in safe online shopping, e-hailing rides, and mobile apps. Its partnership with Vuma, a South African fiber network provider, for over 3 years, enhanced the program’s effectiveness by […]

After raising its subscription costs in April of this year, Netflix once again increased its subscription prices for Nigerian users, marking the second price hike within a span of just four months. According to Netflix, the recurring price increases are part of a strategy to support the expansion of its content offerings, with the goal […]

After raising its subscription costs in April of this year, Netflix once again increased its subscription prices for Nigerian users, marking the second price hike within a span of just 4 months. According to Netflix, recurring price increases are part of a strategy to support the expansion of its content offerings, with the goal of […]

Commvault, a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announces that Pranay Ahlawat has been appointed as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer (CTAIO). Ahlawat will report to Chief Product Officer, Rajiv Kottomtharayil and will be responsible for overseeing Commvault’s product vision and development lifecycle. His focus will be […]

The Miss South Africa (Miss SA) contest has always been a celebration of beauty, intelligence, and cultural diversity. However, this year’s competition has been overshadowed by a scandal involving one of its candidates. A 23-year-old model and mother-of-one has faced significant backlash on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), due to her Nigerian heritage. […]

The Miss South Africa (Miss SA) contest has always been a celebration of beauty, intelligence, and cultural diversity. However, this year’s competition has been overshadowed by a scandal involving one of its candidates. A 23-year-old model and mother-of-one has faced significant backlash on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), due to her Nigerian heritage. […]

Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. It designs, manufactures, and sells battery electric vehicles, stationary battery energy storage devices (from home to grid-scale), solar panels, solar shingles, and related products and services. 4. Neuralink Corp Is an American neurotechnology company that has developed, as of 2024, implantable 

Tabling South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation’s (DSI) R10.562 billion Budget Vote 2024/25 yesterday, Minister Blade Nzimande and Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina lauded the significant achievements of the 6th administration and the strong foundation laid for the work of the 7th Administration. Technology significant in advancing health The Minister emphasized the pivotal role of […]

Mimecast announced the acquisition of Code42, a market leader in insider threat and data loss prevention. Building on the success of their previous technology relationship, this acquisition is a critical step in Mimecast’s plan to revolutionize the management and mitigation of human-centered security risks. “Mimecast’s platform stands out in our . . .

WhatsApp, a division of Meta, plans to appeal a $220 million fine imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for alleged data privacy violations, arguing that the fine is unreasonable and should be contested in court. The fine stems from allegations that WhatsApp violated Nigeria’s strict data privacy legislation. The FCCPC inquiry […]