Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ – Issue of 13/03/2026
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This week in #TechFriday: Cameroonian students turn WhatsApp into a digital marketplace, a mother launches WellMum to support women after childbirth, and Mauritania plans to require phone customs clearance. We also cover the MacBook Neo, Google Search in Yoruba and Hausa, a possible paid WhatsApp, the fight to protect your images from Grok, the most striking gadgets from MWC 2026, the ChatGPT–Pentagon controversy, and Zimbabwe’s plan to restrict social media for minors.
From campus to commerce: how students in Cameroon sell online to survive 📱
Faced with financial difficulties, many Cameroonian students are turning WhatsApp and social media into veritable marketplaces. This digital resourcefulness allows them to survive, develop skills, and gain independence, despite scams, fatigue, and academic pressure. Click here for full story
WellMum, the app that wants to be the postpartum companion mothers never had🤰🏾
A mother of three has turned her postpartum struggles into an app. WellMum combines AI coaching, personalized programs, and a supportive community to help new moms rebuild themselves—without pressure, without perfection, in just a few minutes a day. The beta is now open. Click here for full story
Mauritania wants to register every phone on its network — or shut your line down 🇲🇷 📵
In Mauritania, the 2026 finance law requires mobile phones to be cleared through customs, under penalty of suspension of service. This reform aims to clean up the market, but there are fears that it will deal a blow to digital inclusion in a country where mobile phones are the primary means of accessing essential services. Click here for full story
MacBook Neo: a low-cost Mac that challenges entry-level PCs 💻
Google Search now supports Yoruba and Hausa in Nigeria 🌍🔎
Google adds Yoruba and Hausa to its AI-powered search features. Nigerian internet users can now ask questions and receive answers in their native language. This initiative aims to reduce language barriers and strengthen digital access in Africa. Click here for full story
Meta is preparing a paid subscription for WhatsApp. Called WhatsApp Plus, it would offer customization options, new ringtones, and up to 20 pinned conversations—compared to 3 today. All for around €4/month. But honestly… is it really worth it? Click here for full story
X quietly adds a switch to stop Grok from remixing your photos🛡️
X has discreetly added a button to prevent Grok from modifying your photos… but it’s well hidden in the interface. We’ll show you where it is, what it really changes for your images, and why this little toggle is sparking a big debate about your control over AI. Click here for full story
MWC 2026: 8 gadgets that show where mobile tech is heading next
Barcelona has spoken. From the Xiaomi 17 Ultra to Honor’s robotic arm, via Motorola and Honor’s foldables, MWC 2026 has delivered its vision of the mobile future. And Lenovo has slipped in a few surprises on the PC side. Everything you need to know, on TechGriot. Click here for full story
ChatGPT’s Pentagon deal sparks user exodus — and a boom for Claude 🧠
Zimbabwe wants to ban under-18s from Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram 🇿🇼🔞
Zimbabwe wants to ban Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram for under-18s. ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera announced this on March 8 in Karoi. It’s an ambitious goal, but there are huge practical issues. How can such a measure be enforced? We break it down for you. Click here for full story
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That’s it for this week. We wish you a good weekend and look forward to hearing from you in the comments.
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