April 25
Zimbabwe: Starlink Applies for Zim Licence
The Herald
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says the global satellite internet provider, Starlink, which is owned by American tycoon, Mr Elon Musk,… Read more »
April 24
Africa: Innovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit [announcement]
allAfrica
AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media… Read more »
Kenya: 1 Million Kenyans to Undergo AI, Cybersecurity Training
Capital FM
At least 1 million Kenyans will be trained on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, offering digital job opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs
Capital FM
M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and… Read more »
April 23
Zimbabwe: Govt's Rapid Transformation Sets Beitbridge On Path to a Modern City [interview]
The Herald
The Government and its partners have poured huge amount of resources to transform the Beitbridge District post-independence and has set the border town on the path to evolution… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Orders Sale of Discos Managed By Banks, Amcon Within 3 Months
Leadership
The federal government has ordered the resale of electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) now under the management of banks and the Asset Management Company (AMCON) within three… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Five Ethiopia Public Universities Successfully Establish State-of-the-Art Multimedia Studios
Mastercard Foundation
As part of strengthening and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and resilience of higher education in Ethiopia, the e-SHE program, a partnership between the Ministry of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim's Digital Competence Can Match Developed Countries
The Herald
Teachers' digital literacy level and use of ICT in the learning process in Zimbabwe's high schools has been rated as intermediate and comparable to some developed countries, a new… Read more »
April 22
South Africa: Meerkat - the South African Radio Telescope That's Transformed Our Understanding of the Cosmos [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's Karoo region is a vast semi-arid area that stretches across four of the country's provinces. It is sparsely populated and renowned for its wide open spaces. Read more »
Africa: Using AI to Tailor Drugs for Africa
UCT
Therapeutic drugs have long been ill suited to African patients' needs. Professor Kelly Chibale, the director of the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Holistic Drug Discovery and… Read more »
Nigeria: We Need Advanced Technology to Fight Insecurity, Zamfara Gov Tells UN Deputy Secretary-General [press release]
Premium Times
The Deputy Secretary-General praised the governors for their efforts towards finding a lasting solution to the region's problems Read more »
Africa: Connected Africa Summit Addressing Continent's Challenges, Opportunities and Bridging Digital Divides
VOA
Government representatives from Africa, along with ICT (information and communication technology) officials, and international organizations have gathered in Nairobi for a… Read more »
Liberia: Legal Disputes At Lta Disrupting Telecommunications Sector Operations
FrontPageAfrica
FrontPage Africa has learned that ongoing political and legal disputes between the executive branch and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) are causing disruptions in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Data Protection Awareness Campaign Goes Nationwide
Business Day Africa
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign aimed at educating Kenyans on safeguarding their personal data, privacy,… Read more »
Africa: African Tech Ventures Invited to Apply for the Investment Showcase At the 8th Africa Tech Summit London
New Dawn
Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London, the leading tech conference that drives business and investment opportunities across the continent, will host its eighth edition on June 7th, 2024,… Read more »
South Africa: Whose Agenda Is Being Served By the Dynamics Surrounding Ai African Data Extraction? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The more AI disappears into invisibility, the further it entangles us in its underlying machinations, alongside the corporate and political interests whose agenda it serves. Read more »
Nigeria: New Nin Card Project a New Dark Hole
Daily Trust
Many Nigerians sneered with skepticism at the government's so-called fresh and invigorated effort to issue them with new national identification cards as announced by the National… Read more »
Nigeria: Women and Artificial Intelligence - Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Daily Trust
In a recent article published in Daily Trust, penned by Dr Zaynab Ango, on April 8, 2024, titled 'Northern Nigeria: Let's stop killing women's dreams and future', a poignant call… Read more »
Nigeria: Wema Bank Earmarks N70m for Hackaholics Contest
Daily Trust
Wema Bank yesterday unveiled the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics 5.0, with no fewer than 15,000 applicants being targeted. Read more »
April 21
Ethiopia: Capitalizing On Science, Technology for Economic Boom
Ethiopian Herald
It has so far been attested that scientific advances and technological change are increasingly becoming important drivers of recent economic performance and development and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: PG Matanda-Moyo Upbeat As Prosecutors Get 20 Laptops Installed With E-Libraries to Enhance Their Work
New Zimbabwe
IN a notable move aimed at equipping public prosecutors and restoring confidence in the judiciary, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has received a donation of 20 laptops… Read more »
April 19
Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai
Ghanaian Times
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election. Read more »
Egypt: Streamlining Egypt's Food Value Chain Through Technology
Africa Renewal
Farah Emara's agri-tech start-up connects fresh fruit and vegetables farmers to buyers by leveraging data and technology Read more »
April 18
Africa: Understanding AI Outputs - Study Shows Pro-Western Cultural Bias in the Way AI Decisions Are Explained [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Humans are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to inform decisions about our lives. AI is, for instance, helping to make hiring choices and offer medical diagnoses. Read more »
Mauritius: Mric's International Space Symposium Focuses On 'New Space for Mauritius'
Government of Mauritius
The First edition of the International Space Symposium, focusing on the theme 'New Space for Mauritius', was launched this morning, by the Minister of Information Technology,… Read more »
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN and Partners Launch Xtracash Momo Loan
New Dawn
GSM Company Lone State Cell MTN launches a loan program for MobileMoney subscribers in partnership with United Bank of Africa and Optasia. Read more »