Smartphones

Airtel Nigeria launches AI spam alert service

The AI spam alert tool will allow consumers to reject spam messages on both smartphones and feature phones.
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2:00
Feb 25, 2025

GSMA, South Africa partner to lower costs of smart devices

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi yesterday underlined the importance of making cellphones and other smart devices affordable.
1:20

Smartphone usage drives 4G, 5G adoption in Kenya

The regulator says the adoption of 4G and 5G technologies has continued to grow, mainly driven by the growing demand for high-speed Internet
1:40
Oct 28, 2024

M-KOPA assembles 1.5m phones in Kenya

M-KOPA also aims to begin exporting locally produced phones to Uganda.
1:20
Oct 15, 2024

Tech executive appointed M-KOPA board chairperson

The well-known technology and telecoms executive is expected to add his expertise to the expanding operations of M-KOPA across Africa.
1:20
Oct 11, 2024

Zindi launches Ghana crop disease detection challenge

The competition aims to create effective machine learning models that can predict the presence of diseases in different vegetables in order to combat food insecurity.
1:10
Aug 16, 2024

Malawi to locally produce low-cost smartphones

The move is meant to help the 40% of the population who do not have access to the internet.
1:20
Jan 18, 2024

Rwanda seeks for 100% smartphone coverage in three years

The goal is for all users in the East African country of 14 million to have access to a 4G-enabled phone.
1:00
May 22, 2023

Kenya to release a million locally assembled smartphones

The smartphone project will enable ease access to affordable smartphones, enhancing Kenya’s digital inclusion drive.
4:40
Mar 1, 2019

MWC: Only 2% of MEA mobile subs will be 5G in 2024

Ericsson's new Middle East and Africa Mobility Report predicts the region will have 30 million 5G subscribers by 2024.
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Mar 7, 2016

How mobility is transforming Nigeria's business landscape

Mobility is empowering enterprises to be more flexible, responsive and efficient.
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Feb 1, 2016

South Africa: Smartphones dominate Orange online sales

Smartphones have topped sales figures for French telecommunications firm's South African-based online store.