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OpenAI Explores Ads as AI Monetization Struggle Intensifies
Despite billions in investment from tech giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI, AI chatbots have yet to become…
Nigeria Communications Commission Bets on Satellite-to-Phone Tech to Close Coverage Gaps
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pivoting toward satellite-powered mobile connectivity to eliminate “dead zones,” according to its…
Uganda Restricts Starlink Imports Ahead of Election
Uganda’s government is tightening its grip on satellite internet hardware just weeks before a high-stakes national election, sparking…
Bank of Ghana Greenlights Crypto; Virtual Asset Trading Now Legal in Ghana
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially legalized virtual asset trading. The central bank confirmed that cryptocurrency activities…
Absa and Visa launch “Absa Pay” in Ghana, Enabling Tap To Pay Via Smartphone
Absa Bank Ghana and Visa have debuted Absa Pay, a mobile tap-to-pay wallet that turns smartphones into contactless…
Airtel Africa Announces Partnership With Starlink’s Direct To Cell Service in 2026
Airtel Africa has announced a partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s “direct-to-cell” satellite technology across all 14 of…
PayPal targets Africa for 2026 “PayPal World” expansion
Global payments giant PayPal is eyeing Africa for the next phase of its “PayPal World” rollout, a cross-border…
Yango Backs Gigmile to Supercharge Last-Mile Delivery in Ghana
Global tech giant Yango, through its venture arm, has invested in Ghanaian startup Gigmile, aiming to bolster the…
South Africa Lawmakers Seek Halt to Starlink Rule Easing Amid Empowerment Row
The political path for Elon Musk’s Starlink to enter South Africa has hit a major snag after a…
Year in Review: How Tech Labari Did In 2025
It’s been a busy year for Tech Labari. In 2025, we cemented our position as one of the…