Africa / Tech
Russian crypto payment system A7 to expand to Africa
A7 is reportedly preparing to expand into Africa, including a planned launch in Togo, while already operating in Nigeria and announcing a presence in Zimbabwe.
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports.
White House launches critical minerals trade club
The US has announced plans to create a new critical minerals trade club to curb China’s dominance of supplies.
Africa’s data centre boom triggers shift in power investment priorities
Africa’s accelerating digital transformation is placing data centres at the heart of its future power strategy, as surging demand for cloud services and digital connectivity redefines the continent’s energy and infrastructure landscape.
Jack Dorsey backs offline messaging app Bitchat as essential tool for protesters
A new messaging app backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is gaining attention for its decentralised, offline capabilities designed to function during internet blackouts—making it a “protester’s secret weapon”.