Google’s mission to refine its mobile operating system takes a significant leap forward with Android 17. While last year’s update focused on the notification experience and a large-screen desktop mode, the 2026 release leans heavily into Gemini integration, specifically through advanced app automations. However, for users less interested in AI, Android 17 introduces several high-impact…
Fidelity Bank Ghana has reinforced its position as a key voice in Africa’s digital transformation agenda following its participation in the 3i Africa Summit 2026, where Bank executives joined high-level conversations on digital infrastructure, fintech innovation, and the future of Africa’s digital economy. As sponsors of the summit, Fidelity Bank participated in strategic discussions that…
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Understanding how to market your business online starts with knowing where to show up. For SMEs navigating business marketing in South Africa, the challenge isn’t just being online, it’s choosing the right mix of platforms that work together to drive real results. A single channel won’t carry your strategy. Success comes from a multi-platform approach,…
While South Africa has made significant progress in connecting citizens to the internet, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says more must be done to unlock the full potential of connectivity. Source: [https://www.magnific.com/[Magnific]] According to the recently released Digital Infrastructure Investment Study commissioned by the Development Bank of South Africa, the true connectivity access…
Digital assets are no longer a fringe conversation in South Africa’s financial sector. At the Luno Institutional Digital Assets Conference (LIDAC26) in Cape Town on 11 June 2026, fund managers, institutional investors, fintech, and payments specialists will engage with the evidence and hear from industry experts. The question of whether retail investors should own digital…
Low-Earth orbit satellites are used to deliver broadband connectivity to communities worldwide. Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services form part of South Africa’s digital and connectivity future, communications minister Solly Malatsi told MPs yesterday. This, as connectivity gaps in the country continue to linger, with millions of South African households still without reliable and meaningful internet…
Nairobi — Investment in Africa’s digital economy has been identified as a critical driver in unlocking cross-border trade and accelerating innovation across the continent. Speaking during a side event at the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said Africa possesses immense potential to develop digital solutions capable of addressing challenges…
The Department of Home Affairs wants to establish an ICT portfolio management office. (Image source: 123RF) It’s another quiet week on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, as the public sector’s biggest players maintain a low profile. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA), however, bucks the trend with its request for a service provider from SITA’s RFB1183…
Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has called for stronger collaboration among African regulators, innovators and investors to drive the rebirth of the continent’s digital and financial ecosystem. He said Africa was no longer observing the global financial revolution from the sidelines but was actively shaping its future through innovation, policy…
