Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣9️⃣6️⃣ – Issue of 07/08/2026
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This week, the TV set loses ground to the smartphone in Cameroon, while age ratings struggle to keep up with algorithms. Brands ride the meme wave, social media crowns self-proclaimed football experts, and VIP buses from Irizar, Marcopolo and King Long battle it out on our roads. Elsewhere in Africa: Burkina Faso rolls out automated traffic tickets, Benin digitizes its archives. Worldwide: Elon Musk unveils X Money, Snapchat gets musical on Snap Map, and Rwanda plans the end of 3G. Dive in with us.
From state TV to TikTok: how phones rewired Cameroonian evenings 📺 🇨🇲
Once the monarch of entertainment, Cameroonian television is losing ground to the smartphone. Between nostalgia for CRTV programmes and the dominance of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and TikTok, viewing habits are changing. Between the convenience of mobile devices and loyalty to the big screen, the technological debate remains open. Click here for full story
Age ratings on screens: still a real safeguard?👶🏾📺
Television, streaming, social media… Age ratings remain a key benchmark for protecting young audiences. However, with smartphones, algorithmic recommendations and content that is constantly accessible, their effectiveness now depends on parental control, digital tools and media literacy. Click here for full story
Trendjacking and real-time marketing: the new weapon brands are betting on📈📱
From memes to viral images, companies are incorporating social media trends into their marketing strategies. By using ‘trendjacking’, they gain visibility, build a closer relationship with their audience and join in on the latest conversations, whilst taking care to protect their image. Click here for full story
How social platforms manufacture instant football coaches ⚽📱
Irizar, Marcopolo, King Long: Cameroon’s VIP bus tech war heats up 🚌 🇨🇲
On the Yaoundé–Douala and Yaoundé–Bafoussam routes, Irizar, Marcopolo and Chinese brands such as King Long and Golden Dragon are competing to offer the most technical innovations. Engines, automatic gearboxes and on-board comfort: technology is becoming just as important a factor in choosing a coach as the ticket price. Click here for full story
Burkina Faso unveils the control room behind its new traffic cameras🚦🇧🇫
Burkina Faso has unveiled its Network Operations Centre (NOC), with the official launch of the video-based ticketing system taking place on 1 August 2026. Linked to the e-Contravention platform, the system will automatically detect traffic offences and notify offenders via text message. Click here for full story
Benin signs off on a paperless administration push 📂🇧🇯
Benin is launching a reform to digitise its archives and administrative procedures. The aim is to modernise public services, reduce paper usage, speed up the processing of cases and improve the interoperability of the government’s digital platforms. Click here for full story
X Money goes live: Musk turns X into a digital bank 💳
On 27 July, X launched X Money: payments, money transfers, an interest-bearing account offering up to 6 per cent, and a bank card, in partnership with Visa. Initially available only to X Premium subscribers in the United States, this service reflects Elon Musk’s ambition to transform X into a financial super-app, modelled on WeChat. Click here for full story
Snapchat’s Now Playing turns Snap Map into a live playlist 🎧🎵
Out with the old: Rwanda retires 3G and 2G 🛜🇷🇼
Rwanda is embarking on the transition to a more modern mobile network with the phasing out of 3G from June 2027, followed by 2G. The authorities are focusing on 4G and the future 5G, whilst ensuring that essential services, digital inclusion and the availability of compatible devices are maintained. 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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