The iPhone Air 2 to launch in 2027 with a second camera

The iPhone Air 2 to launch in 2027 with a second camera

Apple may be doubling down on its razor-thin smartphone experiment. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, plans are already in motion for a second-generation iPhone Air, targeting a launch in early 2027. Read: Meta rolls out WhatsApp plus in South Africa for R29 p/m When the original ultralight iPhone Air debuted last fall, tech analysts largely…

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Pick n Pay en EWaste Africa launch nationwide recycling network

Pick n Pay en EWaste Africa launch nationwide recycling network

Electronic waste recycler EWaste Africa has joined forces with retail giant Pick n Pay and the Electronic Responsibility Association (ERA NPC) to roll out a nationwide grid of in-store e-waste collection points. The joint initiative aims to directly confront South Africa’s stubbornly low electronics recycling rates by embedding drop-off points directly into everyday retail environments….

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We 2 Stars Becomes First Operator in Ghana to Launch Travel eSIM Service with BTS and ZIM

We 2 Stars Becomes First Operator in Ghana to Launch Travel eSIM Service with BTS and ZIM

We 2 Stars, one of Ghana’s licensed international operators, together with BTS and ZIM Connections, today announced the launch of AkwaabaSIM, a travel eSIM solution for travelers to and from Ghana, across Africa, and worldwide. Akwaaba means “welcome” in a local Ghanaian language, reflecting the service’s goal of making travel connectivity easier and more accessible….

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Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces ‘35% by 2035’ Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch

Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces ‘35% by 2035’ Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch

Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye’s COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth in global waste by 2035 Resilient Cities target of reducing energy consumption intensity in the building sector by at least 25% by 2035 COP31 Presidency commissions…

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New details emerge about Pepkor’s bank launch plans

New details emerge about Pepkor’s bank launch plans

South African discount retailer Pepkor Holdings plans to launch its bank in April 2027, aiming to leverage its extensive store footprint nationwide to attract 1.8 million primary banking customers within five years, executives said on Tuesday. South African retailers are increasingly moving into financial services to diversify revenue as banking products offer steadier, higher-margin income…

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Africans Communicating Africa to Launch in Accra With Call to Reclaim Africa’s Narrative

Africans Communicating Africa to Launch in Accra With Call to Reclaim Africa’s Narrative

Africans Communicating Africa (AfriComms Africa), a pan-African foundation committed to strengthening authentic African storytelling and nurturing a new generation of African communicators, will officially launch on Tuesday, May 26 in Accra. Organised to coincide with Africa Day celebrations, the launch would convene thought leaders and communication professionals for timely conversations on how Africa is positioned…

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Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces ‘35% by 2035’ Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch

Africa: WHO and African Medicines Agency Launch Landmark Framework to Strengthen Access to Quality-Assured Health Products in Africa

New collaboration marks a major step towards a harmonized, resilient regulatory ecosystem and accelerated access to health products across the continent Geneva—The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Medicines Agency (AMA) have signed a Framework Agreement for Collaboration, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen regulatory systems and improve access to safe, effective…

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Truecaller pivots with South Africa travel eSim launch

Truecaller pivots with South Africa travel eSim launch

Truecaller, the Nasdaq Stockholm-listed caller ID and spam protection platform, has launched a travel eSim service in South Africa, marking what its chief operating officer described as the company’s “first step” in cross-monetising its 500 million-strong user base into adjacent communication products. The South African launch on Friday is part of a 29-country roll-out and…

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