Blessed Frank
Technology Journalist at Technext
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2 weeks ago |
technext24.com | Blessed Frank
Starlink has officially launched its services in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This marks a significant step toward closing the country’s substantial connectivity gap. The announcement follows the Congolese Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARPTC) granting a telecommunications licence to Starlink DRC S.A., a locally registered subsidiary, on May 2, 2025.
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3 weeks ago |
technext24.com | Blessed Frank
MultiChoice Group has warned investors of a significant decline in its trading profit for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. In an update released on Thursday, the company projected a roughly 50% drop in reported trading profit, attributing the downturn to a combination of macroeconomic pressures, rampant piracy, intense competition from global streaming platforms, and substantial investments in its streaming service, Showmax.
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3 weeks ago |
technext24.com | Blessed Frank
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Sapphire Egemasi, a Nigerian software programmer known as the “Tech Queen”, for her alleged involvement in a multimillion-dollar cyber fraud scheme targeting U.S. government agencies. The 28-year-old, who cultivated a glamorous online persona, faces up to 20 years in a U.S. federal prison if convicted.
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3 weeks ago |
technext24.com | Blessed Frank
PalmPay, a leading African fintech and digital banking platform, is reportedly in talks to raise between $50 million and $100 million in a Series B funding round, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move comes as the company, which has already secured nearly $140 million in seed and Series A rounds, aims to deepen its dominance in Nigeria, expand its business-focused offerings, and scale operations across Africa and Asia.
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3 weeks ago |
technext24.com | Blessed Frank
The African telecommunications sector has undergone a profound transformation, not just in terms of scale but in how it has defined the concepts of connectivity, digital inclusion, and technological innovation. While legacy metrics like subscriber count and revenue still matter, the continent’s most impactful telecom companies today are those investing in long-term infrastructure, digital equity, and frontier technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT.
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Africa’s telecoms are evolving fast. From #5G to rural broadband, these 5 companies are reshaping the continent’s digital future. 👉 @MTN 👉 @Airtel 👉 @SafaricomPLC 👉 @Liquid 👉 @orange Read the full story @technextdotng: https://t.co/B1qLBYCFds #AfricaTech #5G #Telecom
RT @elonmusk: Starlink now available in Congo!
Kenyan gov't has arrested and charged #RoseNjeri with Computer Misuse and Cybercrime for allegedly creating a program that sent mass emails to a parliamentary address, an action authorities claim interfered with the systems of the Finance Committee. https://t.co/U65cNZ48c7