✈️ Qatar Airways Acquires Stake in South African Carrier Airlink

Today’s Menu ☕️
🛜 Nigeria Embraces IPv6, Quantum Leap in Digital Connectivity
📱New record: Cristiano Ronaldo’s new YouTube channel hits 1 million subscribers in 90 minutes
✈️ Qatar Airways Acquires Stake in South African Carrier Airlink
🛒 Twiga Foods announces restructuring with 59 job cuts aimed at long-term sustainability
🛜 Affordable monthly Starlink kit rentals now available in Kenya for $15

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🛜 CONNECTIVITY

Nigeria Embraces IPv6, Quantum Leap in Digital Connectivity

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to adopt Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), marking a significant step towards digital modernisation. This transition is expected to revolutionise how internet users and their devices are identified, numbered, and tracked within the country.

The announcement was made at the IPv6 Driven Digital Summit, a collaborative effort between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Huawei, the IPv6 Forum, and the IPv6 Council of Nigeria. The summit, held under the theme “Bringing Net 5.5G Into Reality: Inspiring New Growth,” underscored the urgent need for Nigeria to migrate to IPv6 to meet the increasing demands of the digital age.

IPv6, the successor to IPv4, offers a significantly larger address space, capable of accommodating billions of devices per square meter. This is a stark contrast to IPv4, which is nearing exhaustion.........continue reading

📱SOCIAL MEDIA

New record: Cristiano Ronaldo’s new YouTube channel hits 1 million subscribers in 90 minutes

Finally the football G.O.A.T, Cristiano Ronaldo, is now on YouTube and he has done it in style. The 39-year-old Portuguese International and five-times Ballon D’Or winner launched his latest hustle on Wednesday to connect to his massive fanbase.

With over 900 million followers across various platforms (112.5 million on X platform, 170 million on Facebook and 636 million on Instagram), the Al-Nassr player has added his YouTube channel titled – UR- as his latest side hustle.

The YouTube channel garnered about 1.69 million subscribers within a few hours of its launch. On the channel, Ronaldo will talk about football as well as “his other interests, including family, wellness, nutrition, preparation, recovery, education, and business.” He will also chat with various guests..…....continue reading

✈️ AVIATION

Qatar Airways Acquires Stake in South African Carrier Airlink

Qatar Airways has recently expanded its footprint in the African aviation market by acquiring a 25% stake in South African regional airline Airlink. This strategic move is part of Qatar Airways’ broader objective to enhance its presence across the African continent.

The investment in Airlink, which operates flights across 15 African nations, is set to enhance the existing code-sharing agreement between the two carriers, facilitating more seamless travel options for passengers.

Additionally, the collaboration is set to align the loyalty programs of both airlines, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Airlink Skybucks, offering greater rewards and benefits to frequent flyers. Qatar Airways has been actively expanding its network in Africa, with 29 destinations currently served and nine new routes, including Abuja, Accra, Harare, and Kinshasa, added since December 2020...…....continue reading

🛒 ECOMMERCE

Twiga Foods announces restructuring with 59 job cuts aimed at long-term sustainability

The Kenyan e-commerce enterprise Twiga Foods, which found itself entangled in legal disputes with a cloud service provider earlier in 2024, has announced plans to downsize its workforce by 59 employees as part of a company-wide restructuring effort. This decision marks the second instance of significant job reductions at Twiga, following the dismissal of 283 staff members in August 2023.

In a public statement, Twiga Foods articulated the necessity of these layoffs, emphasizing their importance in propelling the company towards a profitable future while maintaining its commitment to transforming the African food distribution sector with cutting-edge digital platforms.

Concurrently, Twiga Foods is set to create 25 new positions within its departments focused on growth and innovation, signaling a strategic shift and investment in these key areas..…....continue reading

🛜 INTERNET

Affordable monthly Starlink kit rentals now available in Kenya for $15

In Kenya, individuals who find the cost of purchasing the Starlink internet kit prohibitive now have the option to rent the necessary equipment for a monthly fee of KES 1,950, which is equivalent to $15.15. This new rental opportunity was announced by the company on a Wednesday.

For those interested in this rental service, there is an initial activation charge of $21. Subsequently, customers have the choice of two data plans: a 50GB plan priced at KES 1,300 ($10) or an unlimited data plan for KES 6,500 ($50.50). Both plans provide internet speeds that can reach up to 200 Mbps.

In an effort to make its services more accessible, Starlink introduced a budget-friendly monthly plan costing KES 1,300 ($10) in June 2024. This competitive pricing strategy prompted local internet service providers (ISPs) to launch promotional offers in an attempt to maintain their customer base........continue reading

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