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I&M Bank, Pesapal team up to fuel cashless payments in Tanzania
I&M Bank Tanzania forged an alliance with Pesapal Tanzania to expand digital payment capabilities for commercial clients. Pesapal operates as a licensed payment service provider that delivers comprehensive financial technology solutions. The bank will offer businesses preferential access to point-of-sale systems, online commerce platforms, and mobile transaction services. Small and medium enterprises receive priority consideration under this arrangement. The collaboration targets mid-market companies seeking advanced payment infrastructure. Merchant education programs accompany the technical offerings to boost financial service adoption rates. Digital literacy campaigns will prepare businesses for Tanzania's transition toward...
MTN and UJ bring media innovation wave to Johannesburg with MIP
MTN Group established a media training initiative across Africa through partnerships with the University of Johannesburg and the African Editors Forum. The Pan-African Media Innovation Programme expands upon a successful Nigerian model that began in 2022. Journalists receive certification after completing twelve weeks of combined digital coursework and hands-on experience in Johannesburg. The curriculum addresses media business models, the impact of technology, legal frameworks, and entrepreneurial skills. African nations are confronting widespread misinformation campaigns that threaten their democratic institutions. The program supports continental development goals by strengthening journalism standards and media independence. MTN...
Algérie Telecom hits 2.5 million FTTH users in Tlemcen
Algérie Telecom reached a significant benchmark by serving 2.5 million households through its Fiber-to-the-Home network. The telecommunications company made this announcement from Tlemcen, a city known as western Algeria. The operator delivers internet speeds of up to 1.5 gigabits per second through its fiber-optic infrastructure. This accomplishment advances the company's goal of providing superior internet access across Algeria. The milestone supports the nation's digital transformation initiatives and demonstrates the company's commitment to expanding broadband connectivity nationwide.
Kenya goes global as CBK rolls out KESONIA for money market
Kenya's Central Bank launched KESONIA as the country's first standardized overnight interbank rate on September 1. The benchmark replaced informal lending arrangements between commercial banks that lacked consistency and transparency. Market data shows the rate reached 9.45 percent by September 11, with banks completing 21 transactions worth 11.4 billion shillings per day. Officials designed this system to strengthen monetary policy effectiveness and provide clearer pricing signals. The reform aligns Kenya with global financial practices used by major economies. Commercial banks maintained excess reserves of 20.6 billion shillings above legal requirements during the initial rollout period. Financial analysts expect the new rate will...
Lenovo Legion Pro 27UD-10 OLED 4K 240Hz gaming monitor lands Sept 19
Lenovo reveals the Legion Pro 27UD-10 gaming display targeting performance-focused users across gaming and professional applications. The 26.5-inch 4K OLED monitor arrives in Japan on September 19, 2025, priced at approximately 889 dollars through direct sales channels. This display operates at 240Hz refresh rates with 0.03-millisecond response times and supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technology alongside VESA AdaptiveSync features. Color reproduction covers 99 percent of DCI-P3 and sRGB color spaces while maintaining Delta E accuracy measurements below 2 for professional standards. The connectivity options feature dual HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C display support, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 upstream connectivity, and three USB-A...
ASRock Steel Legend 1200W PSU drops Sept 19 with ATX 3.1 and Cybenetics platinum
ASRock will launch two Steel Legend power supply units on September 19, 2025, delivering 1,200W capacity for demanding systems. The SL-1200G model costs $223 in black finish, while the SL-1200GW variant carries a $229 price tag in white. Both units achieve 80 PLUS GOLD certification and earn Cybenetics PLATINUM efficiency ratings alongside LAMBDA A noise standards. The power supplies support ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 specifications for modern hardware compatibility. Dual 12V-2x6 connectors provide direct power connections for high-performance graphics cards. A 135mm fluid dynamic bearing fan with a specialized blade design manages thermal performance through intelligent control systems. The iCOOL technology automatically stops fan operation...
Battlefield 6 Battle Royale test leaks as fans say it copies Warzone
YouTube user Tomski released a 15-minute gameplay video from Battlefield 6 Battle Royale testing that began last week on the BF Labs platform. Players have compared the mode unfavorably to Call of Duty's Warzone based on initial footage. The experience may improve once gamers actually participate in matches rather than just watching videos. Destruction mechanics define this new battle royale experience, continuing the franchise tradition established since Bad Company in 2008. Squad-based gameplay remains central to the Battlefield formula. Teams select character classes before each match begins and cannot change roles during combat. Players start with two class-specific gadgets and advance through experience gained by eliminating...
Apple A19 Pro packs more cache, GPU muscle than A19 in the iPhone 17 lineup
Apple manufactured its A19 Pro and A19 processors using TSMC's advanced third-generation 3nm technology. The company deliberately avoided highlighting major differences between these chips during the iPhone 17 launch event. Technical specifications reveal substantial variations despite both processors sharing identical 6-core CPU configurations and clock speeds. Cache memory allocations differ significantly between the models. The A19 Pro receives 22MB of L2 shared cache compared to the A19's 12MB allocation. Single-Level Cache demonstrates even greater disparity, with the A19 Pro obtaining 32MB versus the A19's 12MB capacity. Graphics processing units vary considerably across different iPhone models. The premium A19 Pro features up to...
Nehal Chudasama battles Amaal Mallik over lunch duty on Bigg Boss 19
Nehal Chudasama sparked fresh controversy on Bigg Boss 19 during a heated kitchen assignment dispute with house captain Amaal Mallik over meal preparation responsibilities. The contestant objected to preparing lunch because the timing interfered with her gym schedule and requested a duty swap with dinner preparation, while suggesting Neelam Giri take the lunch duty. Mallik firmly rejected Chudasama's proposal and insisted she complete her assigned cooking responsibility as originally planned. Chudasama eventually prepared the meal, but caused significant delays that frustrated other housemates who demanded timely food service throughout the day. The kitchen conflict rapidly expanded into broader house tensions as multiple contestants...
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