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Apple is expanding its smart-home portfolio with a new hub, updated HomePod Mini, and refreshed Apple TV 4K, joining Amazon and Google in connected-home hardwar

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South Africa’s AI boom fuels security risks
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South Africa’s AI boom fuels security risks as 23.1% of its workforce uses AI daily, raising vulnerabilities in high-stakes decisions...

By Aishah Karim Oct 5, 2026

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Safaricom introduces Shari’ah-compliant fund for M-PESA investors

Safaricom introduces Shari’ah-compliant fund for M-PESA investors

Oct 7, 2026
Google’s AI Assistant to Make Phone Calls for Users

Google’s AI Assistant to Make Phone Calls for Users

Oct 6, 2026
Wikimedia Anambra Network Boosts Local Knowledge Contributions

Wikimedia Anambra Network Boosts Local Knowledge Contributions

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Microsoft Unveils .NET 11 RC1 with New Language Features

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Safaricom introduces Shari’ah-compliant fund for M-PESA investors

Safaricom introduces Shari’ah-compliant fund for M-PESA investors

By Aishah Karim October 7, 2026
Safaricom’s new Shari’ah-compliant fund for M-PESA investors avoids interest and restricted sectors, offering profit-sharing via My OneApp or *334# with KES 100
Google’s AI Assistant to Make Phone Calls for Users

Google’s AI Assistant to Make Phone Calls for Users

By Mariam Yusof October 6, 2026
Google AI assistant Gemini is being built to place phone calls for users, with the Call for Me trial live, though the feature remains unofficial.
South Africa’s AI boom fuels security risks

South Africa’s AI boom fuels security risks

By Aishah Karim October 5, 2026
South Africa’s AI boom fuels security risks as 23.1% of its workforce uses AI daily, raising vulnerabilities in high-stakes decisions and digital exposure.
Wikimedia Anambra Network Boosts Local Knowledge Contributions

Wikimedia Anambra Network Boosts Local Knowledge Contributions

By Mariam Yusof October 3, 2026
Wikimedia Anambra Network trained 102 contributors who added 63,000+ entries on Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons, boosting Anambra State’s global know
Egypt fintech MNT-Halan raises $82M ahead of IPO

Egypt fintech MNT-Halan raises $82M ahead of IPO

By Mariam Yusof October 2, 2026
Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan secures $82M in debt funding ahead of its IPO, becoming the country’s largest non-bank micro-lender with a $947M loan portfolio.
Apple planning smart home hub, updated HomePod

Apple planning smart home hub, updated HomePod

By Siti Abdullah October 1, 2026
Apple is expanding its smart-home portfolio with a new hub, updated HomePod Mini, and refreshed Apple TV 4K, joining Amazon and Google in connected-home hardwar
OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns

OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns

By Siti Abdullah September 30, 2026
OpenAI postpones GPT-6.1 Astra launch over safety concerns, citing alignment failures in scope, authorization, and response handling.
Africa’s Crypto Shift: P2P Activity Leads Adoption Over Speculation

Africa’s Crypto Shift: P2P Activity Leads Adoption Over Speculation

By Siti Abdullah September 29, 2026
Africa's crypto adoption is driven by practical needs, not speculation. P2P activity leads the region with $228.7 billion in value transferred during the first
PodFest Naija Unites 3,000+ for Storytelling, Creativity, and Culture

PodFest Naija Unites 3,000+ for Storytelling, Creativity, and Culture

By Aishah Karim September 28, 2026
PodFest Naija unites over 3,000 attendees for storytelling, creativity, and culture, celebrating diverse experiences across themed stages.
Africa’s AI Security Gap Leaves Organizations Vulnerable

Africa’s AI Security Gap Leaves Organizations Vulnerable

By Aishah Karim September 26, 2026
Africa's AI security gap leaves organizations vulnerable as agentic AI outpaces traditional defenses, requiring new strategies to counter autonomous threats.
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