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Airtel Malawi Launches Africa’s First AI-Powered Spam Alert Service With this step, both Malawi and the African continent have made significant progress in the field of cybersecurity. The primary goal of this spam alert service is to protect customers from fraud and to strengthen digital security across the country. The system works by sending real-time alerts for suspected spam SMS messages. It is designed to be compatible with both smartphones and feature phones. The launch event, held on July 3rd, was attended by key figures such as Airtel Malawi Managing Director Aashish Dutt, Minister of Information and Digitalisation Moses Kunkuyu,…

Elsewedy Industrial Development has reached an agreement with Bony, one of the leading Turkish industrial companies, to purchase a 120,000-square-meter industrial plot in the “Industria El Asher” project in 10th of Ramadan City. This land will first be converted into a special free zone, after which an integrated factory will be established for the production of high-quality textile products. An estimated investment of approximately USD 100 million is expected. This marks an important step toward positioning Egypt as a regional hub in the textile industry. Institutional Support for the Partnership The project is a joint effort supported by the General…

All eight finalists from the men’s 800m final at the Paris Olympic Games will face each other again today at the Herculis EBS Meeting. In addition to this highly anticipated rematch, the men’s 200m event will feature two Olympic gold medallists. Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi will face two strong challengers in this race. If Marco Arop and Djamel Sedjati perform well, they could overtake him. Arop, who is undefeated over 800m this year, and Sedjati, who broke the meeting record in Monaco last year with 1:41.46, pose a serious threat to Wanyonyi. The field also includes Gabriel Tual and…

The first quarter-finalist of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been confirmed. Nigeria defeated Botswana 1-0 and reached 6 points in Group B. With this result, they secured a top-two finish in the group and advanced to the quarter-finals. In the other match of the day, Tunisia and Algeria faced each other. The match ended in a goalless draw. If Algeria manages to earn even a single point in their next match, they will secure a place in the knockout stage. Today, matches from Group C will be played. In the first game of the day, Ghana will face…

Sunderland have signed Brighton’s Ivorian left winger Simon Adingra. The transfer fee paid by Sunderland to Brighton is reported to be £21 million. Last season, Simon Adingra made 29 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. The 23-year-old was named the Best Young Player at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking about his transfer, the promising young talent said: “It’s a pleasure to be here, and I’m really excited to get started. The club and the project are genuinely exciting. “I spoke to everyone, and their interest in me made the decision easier…

Christantus Uche, who joined Getafe for just €500,000 from AD Ceuta, delivered an outstanding performance in La Liga this season. The 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder played in 38 league matches and, despite playing in a central midfield role, managed to score 4 goals and provide 7 assists. Thanks to this performance, several Premier League clubs have shown interest in him — even though his release clause stands at €25 million. Currently, mid-to-top-tier Premier League clubs such as Newcastle United and Aston Villa are monitoring him closely. If Uche manages to secure a move to one of these clubs, he will have…

Airtel Money Tanzania has partnered with the Tanzania Development Commission (TCDC) to launch a major initiative aimed at integrating Tanzanian farmers into the digital financial system. Through this collaboration, farmers will be able to make payments via their mobile phones, which will indirectly enhance the efficiency of the agricultural sector. The partnership will also significantly improve access to affordable smartphones for farmers, enabling many previously underserved individuals to participate in the digital economy. As part of the initiative, farmers will gain access to income credits and comprehensive financial education programs. These educational resources will help farmers learn how to manage…

Tottenham to Sign Mohammed Kudus After winning the UEFA Cup last season, Tottenham is determined to further strengthen its squad for the upcoming campaign. The club has decided to reinforce its attack first and submitted a £55 million bid for Mohammed Kudus. West Ham United accepted the offer, and the player is expected to undergo a medical later today. Ghana’s failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations is a major advantage for Tottenham, as the club won’t lose Kudus during the month-long tournament. West Ham was also open to selling Kudus, one of their most valuable players, as…

Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Roqqu has acquired Kenyan crypto startup Flitaa, gaining access to Kenya’s rapidly growing fintech ecosystem. Founded in 2019, Flitaa is a platform that simplifies cryptocurrency trading for users in Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, and Tanzania. Roqqu, which has grown without relying on external funding, has taken a significant step toward its vision of becoming a pan-African cryptocurrency platform with this acquisition. This move by Roqqu is expected to increase crypto accessibility across the continent—an important development, especially in regions where traditional banking infrastructure is weak and cryptocurrencies can play a critical role. In recent times, other Nigerian tech…

The group stage matches in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations continue with great excitement. With 12 teams participating in the tournament, football fans can observe how much women’s football has developed across Africa. In the first stage of the tournament, there are 3 separate groups. The runners-up of these groups along with the two best third-placed teams will qualify for the quarter-finals. In yesterday’s matches, Zambia’s team, led by one of the best female footballers Barbra Banda, managed to defeat Senegal 3-2 thanks to her two goals. In the other match of the day, host nation Morocco secured a…

Tottenham are keen to sign Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. The DR Congo international impressed last season alongside teammate Bryan Mbeumo, attracting attention from several Premier League clubs. Nottingham Forest was among the interested sides, but their official offer in January was rejected. Brentford Have Already Lost Key Figures This Summer Brentford are reluctant to lose Wissa this summer as well. They have already seen manager Thomas Frank leave for Tottenham, captain Christian Nørgaard join Arsenal, and goalkeeper Mark Flekken transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. On top of that, star player Bryan Mbeumo is also being pursued by Manchester United. Wissa’s Contract…

Sunderland have signed Moroccan winger Chemsdine Talbi for £18 million plus £2.5 million in potential add-ons. Talbi was born in Belgium and represented Belgium at youth levels U15, U17, U18, and U19, but later chose to play internationally for Morocco. Last season, Talbi played 44 games for Club Brugge, scoring seven goals and providing five assists. He also caught attention by scoring two goals in the Champions League. The player expressed his excitement about playing in the Premier League: “The lure of playing in the biggest and best league in the world convinced me to join Sunderland.” “I’m really looking…

Napoli, who are set to sell Victor Osimhen, are now eyeing another Nigerian star. The Serie A champions are targeting Ademola Lookman, the current CAF African Player of the Year. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, certain conditions must be met for the transfer to happen. Napoli have identified Darwin Nunez and Lorenzo Lucca as their primary targets this summer. However, Liverpool are demanding around €60 million for Nunez, while Udinese are asking €30 million for Lucca. As a result, Napoli may opt to sign Dan Ndoye from Bologna instead of Nunez to free up funds for Lookman. Still, major clubs…

Orlando Pirates are having an impressive transfer window. So far, they’ve made 11 signings and are eyeing another key player. After narrowly missing out on the league title last season, Pirates have begun a major squad overhaul. First, they appointed a new head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, and then announced the arrivals of Sipho Mbule, Masindi Nemtajela, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Nduli, Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, and Yanela Mbuthuma. Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko and TS Galaxy defender Lebone Seema are also expected to be unveiled soon. However, Pirates aren’t done yet. They’ve invited Zambian striker Enock Sakala, who…

At the AI for Good Summit held in Geneva, Smart Africa mobilized African governments to advance AI policy across the continent. Bringing together representatives from more than ten African countries, Smart Africa introduced a harmonised Model AI Policy Framework aimed at guiding the 70% of African nations that currently lack a national AI strategy. In addition, global partners such as the World Bank, ITU (International Telecommunication Union), and UNESCO pledged technical support to accelerate the implementation of this initiative. During the summit, countries like Kenya, Algeria, and Ghana shared their experiences, while Smart Africa highlighted the lessons learned from implementations…

This development has not only made work easier for those already employed in Africa but has also enabled Africans to gain a more significant position in the global job market. What used to be a niche concept, digital nomadism has transformed into a global trend over the past five years. WHAT IS DIGITAL NOMADISM AND WHO DOES IT INCLUDE? According to data from Nomads.com, there are more than 80 million digital nomads worldwide. These nomads earn an average of $124,000 annually, while spending between $1,000 and $3,000 per month in the countries they reside in. Digital nomads are people who…