Uber May Soon Let You Book Flight Tickets on its App

Uber, the international ride-hailing company, announced that users could soon be able to book flights and other modes of transport using the Uber app. According to Daily Mail, UK users…
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Meta Rumoured to be Working on New Virtual Currency: ‘Zuck Bucks’

Meta reportedly plans to introduce a virtual currency “Zuck Bucks” to its apps to reward content creators and run other financial services like lending. Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of…
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Talking E-Commerce in Africa with Telkom’s Kenneth Kayser: ITNA Digital Innovation Podcast EP 1

In this first official episode of IT News Africa’s Digital Innovation Podcast, a weekly podcast that looks at hot innovations and digital businesses in the African market, Luis Monzon chats…
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Vodacom Launches “Linea”: A New Smartwatch with a Focus on Safety

South African telco Vodacom has launched “Linea”, a watch that has a panic button to reach out for assistance from a trusted contact when you need help. Launched under the…
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Visa Opens its First African Innovation Studio in Kenya

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has today opened a new Innovation Studio in Nairobi, Kenya. The studio is its first dedicated innovation site in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). According…
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New South African App Lets You Consult Doctors from Your Smartphone

Kena Health, a new South Africa-based health app has been launched where anyone can chat to a nurse, doctor, or mental health professional directly from their smartphone. Kena Health is…
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Here’s What Twitter’s New “Edit” Feature Could Look Like

On Monday, tech magnate and meme-lover extraordinaire Elon Musk announced that he had purchased 9.2% of Twitter in a $2.89-billion transaction, becoming the social media powerhouse’s largest single shareholder. Musk,…
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Why Technology is the Enabler for Excellent Customer Experiences in Hospitality

South Africa’s hospitality sector was hard-hit by the 2020 lockdowns and is still feeling the impact two years later. Even though restrictions have been lifted somewhat, international tourism is a…
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Exclusive Networks – Full Year 2021 Financial Results

 Full Year Reported Gross Sales at €3.3 billion up 15.1%(1) year over year Full Year Adjusted EBITA €119.2 million up 10.0%(1) year over year Full Year Adjusted Net Income €72.6…
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Equinix Expands to Africa After Buying Nigerian Data Centre Firm for $320M

Equinix, an American digital infrastructure company, announced on Monday it has completed its deal to acquire West African data centre and connectivity solutions provider MainOne for a value of $320-million.…
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