Google has just announced a strategic partnership with Cassava Technologies to make Gemini accessible across Africa at no data cost, while also offering a six-month free trial of Google AI Plus, its premium AI subscription plan. For a continent where mobile data remains one of the biggest barriers to digital

Wananchi Group, the company behind Kenya’s once-dominant Zuku broadband brand, has been fully acquired by Axian Telecom, through its pan-African operator brand, Yas, in a deal valued at around US$63 million (KES 9.6 billion) as reported in the media yesterday.  The acquisition — officially confirmed this week through announcements by Axian Telecom

Reaching 40,000 followers on LinkedIn this week feels deeply rewarding. Over the past year alone, I’ve added 28,409 new followers, a 64.5% increase — entirely organically. No ads, no paid campaigns, no shortcuts. Instead, it’s been the result of one simple formula: consistency, authenticity, and contextual relevance. My content focuses on digital