OpenAI is hoping to expand its reach in Africa with the launch of ChatGPT Go, a new subscription tier aimed at making its advanced AI tools more affordable and accessible – and for the first time, its subscription plans are priced in rands for South African users. The new plan, powered by GPT-5, offers most…
In a marketplace where every brand is competing for attention, a new player is redefining how businesses connect with their audiences through promotional merchandise. MerchGuru Promotional Goods Expert has officially launched, offering brands a smarter, story-driven approach to promotional goods — combining creative strategy, quality craftsmanship, and end-to-end service. Backed by Abstract7 Creative Media Solutions,…
The National Resistance Movement Southern Africa Chapter (NRM-SAC) has demonstrated its unwavering support for President Museveni’s 2026 re-election campaign by launching the NRM-SAC Taskforce Great Trek, a large-scale mobilisation drive expected to cover communities across Uganda. The taskforce, comprising over 400 members and more than 50 vehicles, will set off from the NRM-SAC headquarters at…
Accra, Ghana — 10 October 2025 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is proud to announce the official launch of the African Manufacturing Market Intelligence & Network Analysis (AMMINA) platform. The launch coincided with the African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC) in Accra, Ghana, underscoring Africa CDC’s commitment…
Vumatel sister company SADV has expanded its market reach with the launch of Infini-fi, a new Internet Service Provider (ISP) that will offer services over the Vuma Core network. While SADV has primarily focused on the affordable Vuma Reach network, Infini-fi is designed to serve the more affluent neighbourhoods covered by Vuma Core. Read: Starlink…
South African parents are planning for the next academic year earlier than ever. CambriLearn, the number one-rated online school offering multiple recognised curricula, has officially announced its registration with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and the launch of IEB grade 10 in January 2026, giving families a credible online route to the national senior certificate…
HMD Global has launched the HMD Touch 4G in India, a new device that attempts to bridge the gap between simple feature phones and full-featured smartphones. Priced aggressively at just ₹4,999 (about R970), the Touch 4G offers a touchscreen and video calling capabilities in a compact, affordable package. Read: Starlink pledges R2.5 billion investment in…
The AI Evidence Alliance for Social Impact (AEASI) — has been launched to promote the responsible and evidence-based use of artificial intelligence AEASI is part of a broader $7.5 million collaboration with Google.org supporting AI impact evaluations. The alliance, announced at the AI for Africa Conference in Cape Town, will connect AI developers, policymakers, and…
To amplify Afrobeats’ status as a global powerhouse, Spotify has today announced the launch of its new Global Afrobeats Playlist. The new Global Afrobeats Playlist is a celebration of a sound that has moved from the club to the charts and beyond, influencing global fashion, dance, and culture. In direct response to the genre’s global…
An internet service provider entrepreneur at work. Tech Credit Fund, a subsidiary of Solcon Capital, has launched a credit fund to support black-owned internet service providers (ISPs) and accelerate broadband connectivity in SA’s townships and rural communities. Solcon Capital is businessman Andile Ngcaba’s global investment firm. According to a statement, the credit fund will provide…
