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Airtel Kenya Launches Africa’s First AI Spam Alert Service Free Protection from Scam SMS and Fraud

Airtel Kenya has launched Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service, aimed at protecting millions of mobile users from spam messages, fraudulent links, and unwanted marketing content. This new service is free and now active for all Airtel subscribers, is designed…

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Nigerian Innovator Oluwatobi Oyinlola Breaks Guinness World Record With World’s Smallest GPS Tracker

A young Nigerian tech innovator, Oluwatobi Oyinlola, has officially set a new Guinness World Recordfor creating the world’s smallest GPS tracking device, marking a major breakthrough in miniaturized technology and positioning Nigeria at the forefront of global innovation. The device, measuring just 22.93 mm…

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Tanzania Bans Use of Foreign Currency for Local Transactions

Tanzanian government has officially banned the use of foreign currencies, including the US dollar and British pound for buying and selling goods and services within the country. The new regulation, enforced by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), requires all transactions…

Published by ttybrandafrica
May 7, 2025

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President Ibrahim Traoré Leads Historic 5,000 km Road Construction

After 64 years of crawling progress, Burkina Faso is racing into the future and it’s all happening under the fearless leadership of President Ibrahim Traoré. The country is undergoing a breathtaking transformation that has captured the attention of the entire African…

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Rwanda Hosts Inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa

Rwanda played host to a historic gathering as leaders from across Africa and the globe convened for the first–ever Global AI Summit on Africa. A platform to chart Africa’s future in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The summit brought together, government…

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Rwanda Launches First AI Scaling Hub in Africa, in Partnership with Gates Foundation

Rwanda has taken a decisive step toward becoming a continental AI powerhouse with the official launch of the Rwanda Artificial Intelligence Scaling Hub, a pioneering initiative announced during the Global AI Summit on Africa, hosted in Kigali on April 3–4, 2025. The…

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Emmanuel Kiyonga Develops Drug To Cure Breast Cancer

Emmanuel Kiyonga, a passionate pharmaceutical scientist, medical researcher, and entrepreneur, has developed a novel drug formulation aimed at treating breast cancer, a growing public health crisis in Uganda and across Africa. Emmanuel graced the April digital cover of TTYBrand Africa,…

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Mobile Technology Empowering Africa’s Future

Africa is experiencing a mobile phone surge, with millions of people relying on their smartphones for a wide range of services. This trend is particularly visible among younger demographics, who are more inclined to seek entertainment, news, and educational resources…

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Strive Masiyiwa Partners with Nvidia to Launch Africa’s First AI Factory

Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia, the global leader in AI computing. Together, they are set to establish Africa’s first dedicated artificial intelligence factory. Strive Masiyiwa, a prominent figure in the telecommunications industry…

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Why Samuel Munzele Maimbo Is The Right Candidate For President Of The AfDB

Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo emerges as a candidate whose vision is aligned with the pressing needs of Africa today. His efforts to transforming project delivery, mobilizing strategic financing, strengthening regional integration, reimagining infrastructure, and preparing the next generation for a…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 24, 2025