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SIM swaps responsible for 60% of South Africa’s $320m telecom fraud loss
Nearly 60% of South Africa’s $320.5 million (R5.3 billion) yearly loss in the telecoms sector is driven by…
Stakeholders demand bottleneck redress between Nigeria and South Africa to unlock Africa’s $3.4 trillion economy
MTN Group, in partnership with the South African Mission in Lagos, brought together government officials and corporate executives…
Data from Africa’s top 5 economies shows 4G still drives Africa’s internet adoption
At a time when the African telecoms industry is experiencing growing adoption of smartphones and internet usage, data…
Michael Jackson’s “Michael” biopic breaks records with $217M global debut. Here’s all you need to know about it
“Michael,” the Michael Jackson biopic, debuted to a record-breaking $97 million domestic and $217 million global opening weekend.…
Terrahash rebrands to TerraHex, secures 18MW energy deal to power Bitcoin and AI in Nigeria
Terrahash, a clean-energy Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing company, has rebranded to TerraHex Digital Assets Corp (TerraHex) as…
Tech Trivia with Adaeze Cynthia, Software Developer at Fowgate
This is Technext’s weekly Women-in-tech trivia, a close-up series that spotlights the lives and personalities of female tech enthusiasts, professionals, and founders. A new edition drops every Monday.
“Our drivers get enough work to earn ₦1 million monthly”, Lagride refutes call to allow drivers use other apps
Lagos government-backed e-mobility platform, Lagride, has claimed there is more than enough work for drivers on its platform…
Dell launches anti-ransomware laptops for businesses in South Africa
Dell Technologies has begun offering commercial laptops with built-in ransomware protection in South Africa. This follows a partnership…
NRS debunks viral claims of new tax on vehicles
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed circulating claims that the Federal Government has introduced a new vehicle…
Western Union is rolling out Solana-based USDPT Stablecoin in May to bridge the crypto-to-cash divide
Western Union is set to launch its USDPT stablecoin in May. Built on the Solana blockchain and issued…
