Digital Trade in East Africa Poised for Breakthrough in 2026 East Africa has long been seen as a region brimming with digital potential, yet much of that promise has remained untapped. In 2026, the region faces a pivotal moment: digital trade could finally scale across borders—or stall, leaving year...

Digital-First African Fintech: Serigne Dioum’s Vision for the Future Over the past 15 years, mobile financial services have reshaped the African financial landscape. Millions of users have accessed banking for the first time through their mobile phones, thanks to platforms like MTN MoMo. But as smar...

Tala Expands Reach: Tackling Credit Access for 3 Billion Adults More than three billion adults worldwide still lack access to formal credit, creating a massive gap in global financial inclusion. Digital lender Tala is stepping up to address this challenge, combining technology and trust to bring ban...

Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Series Debuts in Kenya Xiaomi has set a new benchmark for mid-range smartphones with the launch of the REDMI Note 15 Series in Kenya. The new lineup introduces “REDMI Titan Durability,” combining ruggedized hardware with advanced imaging and artificial intelligence features. Des...

Showmax Faces Uncertain Future Amid Canal Plus Strategy Shift Canal Plus is scaling back its commitment to Showmax, signaling a strategic rethink rather than a complete shutdown. Investors and viewers alike are asking: why is Showmax still operating but with reduced focus? Maxime Saada, Canal Plus C...

Nintendo N64 Controller Now Works Wirelessly on Analogue 3D Retro gaming just got easier. Analogue has released a new software update for the Analogue 3D that allows Nintendo’s wireless N64 controller to work seamlessly. This upgrade combines the nostalgia of classic N64 gaming with the convenience ...

DynaCap Kit Turns Your Mechanical Keyboard Into a Topre-Like Dream Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts have long debated whether Topre switches or Cherry MX switches offer the ultimate typing experience. If you’ve ever wished for the smooth, tactile satisfaction of an electrocapacitive (EC) Topre switch...

Wemo Smart Devices Go Offline Saturday: Here’s What Will Happen Belkin’s Wemo smart home devices are set to lose access to cloud services starting Saturday, leaving many users without remote control, Google Home, or Alexa integration. Only Thread-based Wemo devices and those set up through Apple Hom...

Cold Weather Forces Artemis II Launch Delay NASA’s Artemis II mission faces a new hurdle as cold and windy weather in Florida has pushed back its critical wet dress rehearsal. Originally scheduled for late January, the rehearsal is now set for Monday, February 2. This delay means the earliest possib...

Tesla Ends Traditional Car Sales as Focus Shifts to AI Robots Tesla is officially moving away from its roots as a traditional carmaker. The company announced the discontinuation of its flagship electric vehicles, the Model S and Model X, signaling a bold shift toward AI-driven robotics and autonomou...

TikTok US Faces Uncertainty After Corporate Shakeup TikTok US users faced major disruptions last weekend, sparking concerns about the platform’s future. Uploads failed, view counts went haywire, and explanations from the company were limited. Many users immediately questioned whether the timing was ...

Microsoft Experiments with a Top Menu Bar for Windows 11 Windows 11 could soon get a new top menu bar thanks to Microsoft’s PowerToys team. The company is testing what it calls a Command Palette Dock, a customizable interface designed to give users fast access to apps, tools, and system resources. F...