Gemini Raises IPO Price Range, Targets $3 Billion Valuation Amid Crypto Boom
Crypto exchange Gemini, backed by the Winklevoss twins, lifts IPO price range to $24–$26 per share, targeting a $3.08 billion valuation as investor demand for digital assets surges.
Meta Whistleblowers Claim VR Profits Put Above Kids’ Safety in US Senate Hearing
Former Meta researchers told U.S. lawmakers that the company prioritized VR profits over children’s safety, exposing minors to explicit content. Calls grow for the Kids Online Safety Act.
Malawi Expands Connect A School Project with 120 New Smart ICT Labs
Malawi expands its Connect A School project with 120 new Smart ICT Labs, free internet for three years, and a push toward digital education under the Malawi 2063 Vision.
Liberia Reviews National ICT Policy to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Liberia’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications reviews its National ICT Policy to boost broadband, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion, driving the country’s digital transformation.
Ghana Strengthens Girls-in-ICT Drive with 100 Trainers and 1,000 Students in Upper West
Ghana’s Girls-in-ICT Programme trains 100 teachers to mentor 1,000 girls in the Upper West Region, boosting digital skills, coding, and STEM education.
SpaceX Strikes $17 Billion Deal with EchoStar for Spectrum Licenses to Boost Starlink and Direct-to-Cell Services
SpaceX signs a $17 billion deal with EchoStar for AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses, combining cash and equity to accelerate Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite connectivity.
Nigerian Firms Dedicate Over 30% of IT Budgets to Privacy Protection Amid AI Adoption – Report
A new report reveals that 40% of Nigerian companies allocate more than 30% of their IT budgets to privacy protection, showing a strong commitment to responsible AI adoption.
FuturePay Partners with Flutterwave to Simplify Payments Across Africa
FuturePay has partnered with Flutterwave to streamline cross-border payments in Africa, enabling faster collections, payouts, and B2B transactions across 34 countries.
Zambia Commissions New Telecom Tower in Ngabwe to Boost Connectivity and Digital Inclusion
Zambia has launched a new telecom tower in Ngabwe District to improve connectivity, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.
Google Expands AI-Powered Search to Five New Languages
Google has expanded its AI-powered search feature, AI Mode, to five new languages. The tool enables users to ask complex questions in their native tongue and receive locally relevant, intelligent results.
