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Safaricom Retools M-Pesa for ‘Fintech 2.0,’ Eyeing a $14.5 Billion Market

Kenyan telecom company Safaricom announced on Friday, September 19, it has completed a major upgrade to its M-Pesa mobile money platform. Dubbed "Fintech 2.0," the new platform is designed to…

Ideatv News September 24, 2025

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KorinAI Launches Africa’s First AI Music Lab, Redefining Music Creation and Distribution

For many African artists, creating music has often meant navigating challenges such as limited resources, expensive studios, and complex copyright issues. But KorinAI, a portfolio startup of FirstFounders, is changing…

Ideatv News August 10, 2025

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China Mobile Buys 14.4% Stake in Hong Kong’s telecom firm HKBN for $137 Million

China Mobile, the world’s largest wireless carrier by subscriber base, has acquired a 14.4% stake in Hong Kong-based broadband provider HKBN for HK$1.08 billion (approximately $137.6 million). The strategic purchase…

Ideatv News August 4, 2025

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Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption

Australia has reversed its previous exemption of YouTube from its teen social media ban, officially adding the video-sharing platform to the list of restricted sites for users under 16. The…

Ideatv News July 30, 2025

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Tesla Signs $16.5 Billion Chip Deal With Samsung Electronics

Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab CEO Elon Musk said the U.S. automaker had signed a $16.5 billion deal to source chips from Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), opens new tab, a move expected to bolster…

Ideatv News July 28, 2025

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Sandisk Unveils Portable Data Storage Device For Travellers

Sandick has launched a portable storage device to help travels keep data safe and backed up while on summer holidays. The company in a statement said the device would enable…

Ideatv News July 15, 2025

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This telecommunications engineer explains how to get internet anywhere in the world without a subscription

Paying a monthly fee for internet? That nightmare is finally coming to an end. Thanks to a German engineer, thousands of people are now enjoying fast, secure, and contract-free internet…

Ideatv News July 7, 2025

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EFCC arraigns 2 CBEX operators over alleged ₦1bn crypto investment fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned two operators of the cryptocurrency investment platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), over alleged involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme promising…

Ideatv News July 7, 2025

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What Are the Top 20 Jobs Trending in 2025?

1. AI Specialist Role Description: Designing, programming, and training artificial intelligence systems. Skills Required: Machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, Python, TensorFlow, AI ethics. Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 annually…

Ideatv News July 6, 2025

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25 New Technology Trends for 2025

Technology is evolving faster than ever, transforming the way we work and live. In this dynamic landscape, it's not just new tech trends that are reshaping the future, but the…

Ideatv News July 6, 2025