April 10
Africa: Artificial Intelligence to Contribute $1.2 Trillion to Africa's Economy - Microsoft
Daily Trust
Microsoft has projected that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will add about $1.2 trillion to Africa's economy by the year 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: Computer Village Relocation Delayed As Lasg Insists On Developer's Disengagement
Daily Trust
The upgrading of the Katangua ICT Market may be delayed further as the Lagos State Government insists that it has terminated its contract with the project's consultant, Bridgeway… Read more »
April 09
Ghana: Itel Unveils S24 - A Groundbreaking Smartphone Redefining Exceptional Value With 108mp Super Definition Camera
Ghanaian Times
itel, the renowned brand dedicated to offering affordable and high-quality consumer electronics, is excited to introduce its latest breakthrough smartphone to the Ghanaian market -… Read more »
April 08
Nigeria: Ignore Social Media Rumours About My Credentials - Aiyedatiwa
Leadership
Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has charged his supporters to disregard rumours being peddled on the social media about his credentials. Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda's E-Commerce Sector Grew in 2023
New Times
commerce industry globally has seen remarkable growth over the years and Rwanda is no exception, thanks to the growing internet and smartphone adoption in part and the rise in… Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda Launches Computer Lab for Gulu High School
Nile Post
Telecom company, MTN Uganda, in a strategic collaboration with Sense International Uganda, has launched an assistive technology computer lab at Gulu High School. Read more »
April 07
Ethiopia: Ministry Underscores Spurring Startup Technology
Ethiopian Herald
- The government has been doing all its best to promote the startup technology and other related aspects, so stated Melaku Alebel, Industry Minister. Read more »
Ethiopia: University Expediting Preparations to Launch E-Learning
Ethiopian Herald
- Dire Dawa University said preparations are afoot to transform the traditional education method into digital e-learningaimed at enhancing academic and community services. Read more »
April 05
South Africa: Government Accelerates Programme to Connect Citizens to Internet
SAnews.gov.za
Government intends to connect 1.5 million households in rural and township areas by the end of the year to the internet, enabled by Wi-Fi hotspots. Read more »
April 04
Africa: Penultimate Day of Newspace Africa Addresses African Space Programs
ANGOP
The penultimate day of the 11th edition of NewSpace Africa (African Space Conference 2024) has two panels dedicated to updating African space programs, the event's spokesperson,… Read more »
Nigeria: Telecoms Union Suspends Planned Strike
Vanguard
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has suspended its planned strike, which was to begin on Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: Mandatory SIM Card Registration Deadline Concludes
Namibia Economist
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) announced the conclusion of the mandatory registration period for all Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in the… Read more »
April 03
Africa: Even Hands-Free, Phones and Their Apps Cause Dangerously Distracted Driving [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Do you ever use your cellphone while driving? Don't feel too guilty about saying yes - nearly 60% of drivers admit to using their phone in hands-free mode while driving. Read more »
April 02
Africa: Challenges Faced By SIDS Cannot Be Tackled Without Focused Investment in Digital and Innovation
UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today released a report - Small Island Digital States: How Digital Can Catalyse SIDS Development, highlighting the transformative… Read more »