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SIM swaps responsible for 60% of South Africa’s $320m telecom fraud loss

SIM swaps responsible for 60% of South Africa’s $320m telecom fraud loss

Nearly 60% of South Africa’s $320.5 million (R5.3 billion) yearly loss in the telecoms sector is driven by…

Stakeholders demand bottleneck redress between Nigeria and South Africa to unlock Africa’s $3.4 trillion economy

Stakeholders demand bottleneck redress between Nigeria and South Africa to unlock Africa’s $3.4 trillion economy

MTN Group, in partnership with the South African Mission in Lagos, brought together government officials and corporate executives…

Data from Africa’s top 5 economies shows 4G still drives Africa’s internet adoption

Data from Africa’s top 5 economies shows 4G still drives Africa’s internet adoption

At a time when the African telecoms industry is experiencing growing adoption of smartphones and internet usage, data…

Michael Jackson’s “Michael” biopic breaks records with $217M global debut. Here’s all you need to know about it

Michael Jackson’s “Michael” biopic breaks records with $217M global debut. Here’s all you need to know about it

“Michael,” the Michael Jackson biopic, debuted to a record-breaking $97 million domestic and $217 million global opening weekend.…

Terrahash rebrands to TerraHex, secures 18MW energy deal to power Bitcoin and AI in Nigeria

Terrahash rebrands to TerraHex, secures 18MW energy deal to power Bitcoin and AI in Nigeria

Terrahash, a clean-energy Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing company, has rebranded to TerraHex Digital Assets Corp (TerraHex) as…

Tech Trivia with Adaeze Cynthia, Software Developer at Fowgate

Tech Trivia with Adaeze Cynthia, Software Developer at Fowgate

This is Technext’s weekly Women-in-tech trivia, a close-up series that spotlights the lives and personalities of female tech enthusiasts, professionals, and founders

“Our drivers get enough work to earn ₦1 million monthly”, Lagride refutes call to allow drivers use other apps

“Our drivers get enough work to earn ₦1 million monthly”, Lagride refutes call to allow drivers use other apps

Lagos government-backed e-mobility platform, Lagride, has claimed there is more than enough work for drivers on its platform…

Dell launches anti-ransomware laptops for businesses in South Africa

Dell launches anti-ransomware laptops for businesses in South Africa

Dell Technologies has begun offering commercial laptops with built-in ransomware protection in South Africa. This follows a partnership…

NRS debunks viral claims of new tax on vehicles

NRS debunks viral claims of new tax on vehicles

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed circulating claims that the Federal Government has introduced a new vehicle…

Western Union is rolling out Solana-based USDPT Stablecoin in May to bridge the crypto-to-cash divide

Western Union is rolling out Solana-based USDPT Stablecoin in May to bridge the crypto-to-cash divide

Western Union is set to launch its USDPT stablecoin in May. Built on the Solana blockchain and issued…