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This collaboration underscores a growing synergy between South Africa’s financial and public sectors, showcasing how digital innovation can be harnessed to improve service delivery and promote inclusion nationwide. TymeBank  has announced a landmark collaboration with South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA)  to streamline access to Smart IDs and passports for millions of citizens. The initiative is set to significantly improve convenience, security, and efficiency in the delivery of critical public services. As one of the country’s fastest-growing digital banks, TymeBank will leverage its technology-driven model to support the DHA’s modernization agenda. With more than 11 million customers, the bank…

A Sony Xperia phone connected to a Sony Alpha camera used to be a staple of Sony’s marketing – this highlighted a cool feature that allowed the phones to work as an external monitor by using the Monitor & Control app (or the External Monitor app on older devices). This used to be free, but someone over at Sony decided that the company can make a few bucks off this and now charges a subscription. Sony’s Monitor & Control app Here’s what happened – the wired external monitor functionality is now behind a…

Some Pixel and Samsung users with handsets running Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 have spotted Google Maps Live Updates notifications on their notification bar and on the lock screen of their phones. Android Live Updates is similar to the iPhone’s Live Activities as it tracks your food orders, ride share arrivals, and sports scores. These notifications appear on the top of the phone across the status bar, where you can see the time on the left side, notification icons from apps and messages, and system icons like 5G/LTE, Wi-Fi, battery, etc.On the status bar, Android’s Live Update will show small…

The partnership”s goal is to strengthen efforts to expand broadband access across the region. The Southern Africa Telecommunications Association (SATA)  and the World Broadband Association (WBBA)  have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement, signed virtually by SATA’s delegated chair, Selby Khuzwayo, establishes a formal collaboration between the two organizations. The partnership’s goal is to strengthen efforts to expand broadband access across the region. It also aims to harmonize policies and regulations related to telecommunications, which will help to support and grow Africa’s digital economy. From Openserve’s perspective, this collaboration will unlock new opportunities for the region and help…

Google just avoided disaster – the company will not be forced to sell its web browser, Chrome. It will have to make some concessions, but the ruling in what is described by Bloomberg as the “biggest US antitrust case in almost three decades” is overall favorable for the Mountain View company. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) accused Google of having an illegal monopoly on the search engine market. DOJ’s suggested remedy for that was to divest Chrome. Some companies even made offers, e.g. Perplexity AI offered $34.5 billion. That’s not happening, ruled the judge. Google will have to share…

Google recently announced that it was rolling out a new update to its Google Play Games profiles system, which will make it easier for Android users to manage their gaming activity. The update is scheduled to arrive on September 23, 2025 (October 1 in the EEA and UK), and will integrate the gamer profile directly into the Google Play Store, making it a central hub for all gaming-related features. READ: Google Dodges Chrome Sale in Major Antitrust Ruling That being said, the updated profile system will keep existing features like achievements and cross-device progress tracking, while adding new capabilities to…

The round, led by top-tier accelerator Y Combinator with backing from BYLD and DCG, demonstrates strong confidence in the company’s mission to modernize financial services for expatriates and streamline international transactions. Munify , a promising fintech startup based in Cairo, has closed a $3 million seed funding round to build a cross-border digital bank for Egyptians living abroad. The round, led by top-tier accelerator Y Combinator with backing from BYLD and DCG, demonstrates strong confidence in the company’s mission to modernize financial services for expatriates and streamline international transactions. Founded in 2024 by Egyptian entrepreneur Khalid Ashmawy, Munify is directly addressing…

Apple recently teased a new pair of Beats earphones called the Powerbeats Fit. The upcoming pair of TWS earphones are expected to succeed the Beats Fit Pro, which were unveiled in 2021. Ahead of an official announcement, the design and color options of the Powerbeats Fit have leaked online. The leaked images show the Powerbeats Fit in four color options – black, orange, pink, and beige. The earphones feature a hook-style design, similar to the older Fit Pro. Meanwhile, the case appears to be similar to the older model. No other details have been leaked, but we…

It’s all about AI these days, right? At least that is the case for most big tech companies – and Amazon is definitely one of them.The retail giant just introduced Lens Live, a major AI-powered update to its Amazon Lens shopping tool. The idea is simple but powerful: use your camera to find products through visual search, kind of like what Google Lens and Pinterest Lens already do. But Amazon is tying it even closer to shopping by plugging it into its AI assistant, Rufus, for extra insights. Lens Live is already rolling out to tens of millions of iOS…

This engagement marks a key milestone in strengthening ARTP-ITU cooperation to drive socio-economic development through digital technologies. The Telecommunications and Posts Regulatory Authority of Senegal (ARTP)  has advanced its cooperation with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)  during the World Regulatory Symposium in Saudi Arabia. ARTP Director General Dahirou Thiam held discussions with ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin on strengthening collaboration between Senegal and the global telecommunications body. During the meeting, Mr. Thiam outlined ARTP’s inclusive approach in shaping its future strategic plan, designed to reflect the concerns of all stakeholders, including the ITU. The plan will address key priorities such…