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Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Ayra Starr to Headline 2026 NFL London Game Halftime Show

Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr will headline the halftime show at the 2026 National Football League (NFL) London Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 11.

Reebok Names Hilary Duff as New Brand Ambassador

Reebok has named actress and singer Hilary Duff as its newest brand ambassador, announcing the partnership on August 31 alongside a new campaign titled “Unfiltered & Unstoppable”.

AI Slop Raises New Questions About the Future of Advertising

Generative AI is transforming advertising at remarkable speed, but human creativity, insight and judgement remain critical to producing work that truly connects with audiences, according to Anthea Whitehead, Cape Town Campus Manager, AAA School of Advertising.

Instagram Tightens Rules on AI-Generated Profiles Posing as Real People

Instagram is tightening its approach to AI-generated profiles that present themselves as real people, introducing clearer labels to help users understand when they are interacting with an artificial persona.

Nike Eyes Formula 1 Return With Potential Sponsorship Deal

Nike is reportedly in talks with Formula 1 over a potential sponsorship and licensing agreement that could mark the sportswear giant’s return to the championship after more than 20 years.

Paystack Announces Plan to Shut Down Allawee Accounts From December 1

Paystack is set to shut down Allawee’s business and personal account services from December 1, 2026, as the Nigerian fintech integrates the platform into its broader financial services business, according to emails sent to Allawee customers.

MTN Nigerian Seeks Investors for 30% Stake in IHS After FCCPC Approval


MTN Group is seeking Nigerian investors to acquire a 30% stake in IHS Nigeria following regulatory approval for its proposed acquisition of IHS Towers.

82% of META Small Businesses Faced Cybersecurity Incidents in Past Year — Kaspersky

About 82% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) experienced at least one cybersecurity incident in the past year, according to new research by Kaspersky.

Tim Cook takes a bow as Apple CEO after 15 years, John Ternus takes charge

Tim Cook has officially ended his 15-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc., handing operational leadership of the technology giant to longtime hardware chief John Ternus.