Africa: From M-Pesa to Digital Identity – Africa’s Fintech Evolution

Africa: Heads of AU and IGAD Election Missions Laud Ethiopia’s Democratic, Electoral Evolution

Addis Ababa — The African Union and IGAD Election Observation Missions to the 2026 Ethiopian election have commended the significant milestone in the country’s democratic and electoral evolution. The Heads of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) and IGAD Election Observation Mission to Ethiopia’s 2026 election gave a joint press briefing and presented their…

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BMW unveils the all-new i3: A Neue Klasse evolution

BMW unveils the all-new i3: A Neue Klasse evolution

Following a prototype showcase, BMW has fully revealed the all-new i3 electric vehicle. Departing significantly from the quirky 2013 hatchback, the new i3 is a sophisticated, sporty sedan built on the Neue Klasse platform. It aligns with the “Vision Neue Klasse” concept, offering a sleek alternative to the gas-powered 3 Series while ditching the controversial…

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Africa: From M-Pesa to Digital Identity – Africa’s Fintech Evolution

Africa: Firm Spotlights Collaboration As Catalyst for Africa’s Payments Evolution

Verve International, a subsidiary of Interswitch Group, has reiterated that stronger collaboration among industry players will be critical to shaping the future of Africa’s payments landscape. The firm in a statement noted that the event convened issuer banks, fintech collaborators, merchants and other critical ecosystem stakeholders for strategic engagement, meaningful industry dialogue, and deeper ecosystem…

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Coming of age: The evolution of teenage hackers

Coming of age: The evolution of teenage hackers

BBC’s Joe Tidy will unpack the surge of teenage-led cyber crime in his ITWeb Security Summit keynote. The motivations and targets of teenage hackers have evolved over the past 10 to 15 years, from an almost philanthropic nature to a greater focus on personal wealth and status. That’s according to Joe Tidy, cyber correspondent at…

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Sedna’s Anton Fester: The digital evolution of safety across Africa’s critical industries

Sedna’s Anton Fester: The digital evolution of safety across Africa’s critical industries

Not long ago, industrial work across Africa was defined by risk. In sectors like mining, ports, logistics and heavy manufacturing, dangerous conditions were seen as part of the job. Fatal accidents, equipment failures and human exposure to hazardous environments were often treated as operational realities rather than preventable outcomes. Today, that mindset is undergoing a…

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