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The partnership comes as fintech operators across African markets continue to face persistent infrastructure and execution challenges, including fragmented payment ecosystems, complex mobile money integrations, regulatory requirements, and the difficulty of scaling digital banking products beyond MVP stage without strong delivery and integration capabilities. Velmie,  a digital banking system integrator and delivery partner for regulated fintech programs, has announced a new partnership with Flot,  an emerging fintech initiative building a next-generation neobank for consumers and businesses across Africa. The partnership comes as fintech operators across African markets continue to face persistent infrastructure and execution challenges, including fragmented payment ecosystems, complex…

Dell 16S Laptop was designed for creators HomeContent CreatorsDell 16S Laptop Gadget Flow EditorsDell 16S LaptopThe Dell 16S is a 16-inch laptop built for creative work and everyday performance. It combines a slim aluminum build with Intel’s latest Core Ultra 7 processor and Copilot+ PC features.Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Processor: The 8-core chip runs up to 4.7 GHz and includes a 49 TOPS NPU. This handles on-device AI tasks without leaning on the cloud.Display Options: Choose between a 16-inch FHD+ touch panel at 400 nits or a 2.8K OLED touch display.Fast, Versatile Connectivity: Two Thunderbolt 4 ports support 40…

The iQOO 15 launched last October, and the brand is now already busy working on its successor, which unsurprisingly will be called iQOO 16. The name is now confirmed courtesy of the GSM Association’s IMEI database, which lists the device alongside its model number, I2601. vivo iQOO 15 5G It’s unclear exactly when the iQOO 16 will make its debut, but since it should be using Qualcomm’s next top of the line chipset, it will have to launch after that becomes official. September at the earliest, we assume. Rumor has it the iQOO 16 will be launching in China as…

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 21, 2026 — Kore.ai today launched the new-generation Kore.ai Agent Platform Artemis edition, the AI-programmable, AI-native foundation that builds, governs, and optimizes the agents, systems, and workflows running across the enterprise. The platform launches initially on Microsoft Azure, with broader cloud availability to follow. The new-generation Kore.ai Agent Platform enables enterprises to deploy production-ready multiagent AI systems in days instead of months, with governance, observability, and operational control enforced before any agent goes live. Three core innovations make the platform fundamentally AI-native: Agent Blueprint Language (ABL): ABL is a compiled, declarative language that standardizes how AI agents, systems,…

The partnership positions NEC XON as a key distributor and solutions provider for Mimosa’s carrier-grade wireless technology, supporting operators, service providers and enterprises that require rapid, scalable connectivity in environments where fibre deployment is limited, impractical or cost prohibitive. NEC XON  has reinforced its position in the wireless connectivity market through a strategic distribution partnership with Mimosa Networks, enabling the delivery of high-performance fixed wireless access and backhaul solutions across Africa. The partnership positions NEC XON as a key distributor and solutions provider for Mimosa’s carrier-grade wireless technology, supporting operators, service providers and enterprises that require rapid, scalable connectivity in…

Alongside the launch of the Realme 16T in India, the company also unveiled the new Realme Watch S5 smartwatch in the country. The watch comes in two colors, a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, and is claimed to deliver up to 20 days of battery life. The Realme Watch S5 features a circular 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a 466×466 pixel resolution and up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. The smartwatch comes with an aluminum alloy case and Panda Glass protection on the front. It is paired with silica gel straps and weighs 49.6 grams, including the strap. Meanwhile, the bottom housing,…

The Gulf’s AI ambitions depend on something surprisingly fragile: a handful of undersea cables running through some of the world’s most volatile waterways.Countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have spent billions building AI infrastructure, attracting hyperscalers and positioning themselves as future exporters of compute capacity. But as the region shifts from oil wealth to AI-driven economies, the infrastructure carrying that data is increasingly becoming a strategic vulnerability.Undersea cables have long powered the global internet. Now, they are becoming geopolitical assets.Following the escalation between the US, Israel, and Iran earlier this year, experts warned that regional conflict could threaten critical…

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The report measures “AI diffusion” as the share of the working-age population (ages 15–64) that has used a generative AI tool, and it highlights steady growth in South Africa’s uptake over the past year. A newly released “Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights” report from the Microsoft AI Economy Institute  shows that South Africa has emerged as Africa’s leading adopter of generative artificial intelligence. The report measures “AI diffusion” as the share of the working-age population (ages 15–64) that has used a generative AI tool, and it highlights steady growth in South Africa’s uptake over the past year.…

Earlier this week, Xiaomi announced that it would unveil the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro on May 28. Today, the Chinese brand announced that the Xiaomi 17T will launch in India on June 4, marking the T lineup’s return to the Asian country after a long time. Xiaomi has only mentioned the 17T in its promo campaign, suggesting either that the 17T Pro won’t launch in India alongside the 17T on June 4, or that it won’t come to India at all. We’ll find out on June 4. Xiaomi hasn’t detailed the specs sheets for the 17T and 17T…