Energy And Digitalization In Africa - Accelerating Without Compromising The Future [guest column]
allAfrica
600 million. This is the alarming number of Africans who still live without access to electricity. This figure h ighlights the scale of the continent's energy challenge. However,… Read more »
Government Moves to Safeguard Citizens' Digital Privacy
The Herald
The collection of personal data by both the Zimbabwean authorities and multinational technology corporations has raised concerns among citizens, primarily due to the lack of… Read more »
Airtel Money Launches Global Virtual Visa Card
Nile Post
Airtel Money and Visa have unveiled a new virtual card that enables customers in Uganda to shop using their mobile money account at more than 100 million merchants across 200… Read more »
Ministry of ICT Advocates for Gender Equality
The Herald
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services is committed to advocating for gender equality and addressing the stigma around reproductive… Read more »
South Africa Investigates Google, X, Meta, Fines Google R500m for Imbalance Advertising Revenue
This Day
South Africa's Competition Commission is currently investigating Google, X and Meta platforms and has fined Google between R300 million to R500 million a year 'provisional remedy'… Read more »
Skype Is Shutting Down After Two Decades
Nile Post
Skype will "no longer be available" to use starting in May, the company confirmed on X, telling users that their log-in information can be used on Microsoft Teams' free tier in the… Read more »
'AI Not a Substitute for Human Intelligence' But Innovations Are Reshaping Global Surgery
allAfrica
In the health sector, the fast adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to a major shift Read more »
Airtel Money Rewards Hundreds in 'Pay and Win' Back to School Campaign
Independent (Kampala)
As the Airtel Money Back-to-School 'Pay and Win' campaign enters its final stretch, hundreds of parents and guardians have benefited, reinforcing Airtel Uganda's continued… Read more »
The Costs of Hosting Nigeria's Data Abroad
Premium Times
Nigeria's reliance on foreign data hosting services extends beyond economic implications to critical security and sovereignty risks. Read more »
Govt Moves to Regulate Market Dominance in Digital Economy
Capital FM
The government has moved to regulate market dominance, particularly in the rapidly expanding digital economy, with the introduction of the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Read more »
Musa's Quest for Military Technology
This Day
Musa's crusade for military technology could facilitate the development of science and technology in Nigeria, writes CHUKWUEMEKA UWANAKA Read more »
No Nation Can Be Separated From Technology, Says Ex-President Jonathan
Vanguard
Former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has observed that technology has reached an advanced stage globally to the extent that no nation or individual can ignore it… Read more »
PS Sing'oei Apologises for Posting Fake Ai Generated Video
Capital FM
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei has apologised after posting an AI-generated video which showed CNN political commentator Fareed Zakaria commenting on Kenya's… Read more »
Slow Uptake of Digital Tools Hampers Breakthroughs for African Healthcare [guest column]
allAfrica
The recent loss of funding in African healthcare is driving the medical fraternity to rethink solutions for accessible medical care for all Africans. On the 11th of February 2025,… Read more »
New Horizons Partners Four More Varsities On ICT Empowerment
This Day
New Horizons, a technology training institute has partnered with additional four universities to train their students in 21st-century-oriented, lucrative international… Read more »
