Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣3️⃣5️⃣- Issue of 23/05/2025
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🎉 Welcome to #TechFriday! The tech scene is sizzling: in Cameroon, cartoons soothe toddlers while the government cracks down on rogue fintechs. Orange gets a billing wake-up call in Burkina Faso, and Google turns search, shopping and Gemini into an AI powerhouse with Agent Mode and Find Hub. Congo and Kenya bet on massive digital up-skilling, Uganda shields its networks, and Uber’s Route Share flirts with premium buses. Ready for the rundown?
From cries to calm: How mobile screens are reshaping toddler care in Cameroon 📺
In Cameroon, cartoon videos have become a common way of calming and occupying toddlers, especially in the face of the stresses of everyday life. While this method is effective, it raises concerns among specialists about children’s development, and calls for its use to be supervised and reasoned. Click here for full story
Cameroon cracks down on unlicensed fintechs, gives 3-month deadline to comply ⚠️
In Cameroon, unlicensed payment companies have three months to comply. The government’s aim is to limit the risks of fraud and money laundering associated with the rapidly expanding digital financial services sector. Penalties are provided for in the event of non-compliance. Click here for full story
Burkina Faso clamps down on Orange over billing and consumer complaints ⚠️
In Burkina Faso, Orange, the dominant operator, must comply with new rules imposed by the regulator to ensure greater transparency and fairness. ARCEP is imposing changes to billing, the clarity of offers and grace periods, on pain of heavy financial penalties. Click here for full story
Google reimagines search and shopping with AI-powered experiences 🔍
Google is overhauling the way we search and shop online. With AI Mode, queries turn into dynamic conversations. And with immersive 3D and AR tools, shopping becomes smarter, more personalized—and way more fun. Click here for full story
Gemini just got a serious upgrade. With the new Agent Mode, Google’s AI evolves into an autonomous assistant that can plan trips, handle tasks, and learn your habits—all while keeping you in control. It’s a bold step toward making AI a real digital partner. Click here for full story
Congo bets on tech to tackle youth unemployment 💻
Uber Route Share: the bus, rebranded 🚌
Uber’s new Route Share feature revives carpooling with fixed routes, set prices, and smarter logistics—all tailored for rush hour. It’s part bus, part VTC, and entirely Uber. Click here for full story
Google Find Hub: The all-in-one lost-and-found for your stuff (and your people) 🧭
Find Hub, Google’s revamped “Find My Device” service, is stepping up its game: ultra-precise UWB tracking, upcoming satellite support, airline integrations, and even location sharing with loved ones. Losing things—or people—might just be a thing of the past. Click here for full story
Kenya: a Regional Competence Center to train 300,000 civil servants in digital and AI skills 🎓
Tokigeza: Uganda’s bold campaign to protect digital infrastructure 📣
Faced with increasing vandalism of telecoms infrastructure, Uganda is launching “Tokigeza”, a campaign to raise awareness and crack down on vandalism. The aim is to protect equipment, limit outages and encourage a stricter legal framework, with a common front between public and private players. Click here for full story
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