August 29
South Africa: Kumba to Invest Additional R7.6bn in Technology to Triple Output of High-Quality Iron Ore
Daily Maverick
Anglo American unit Kumba Iron Ore said on Thursday that it planned to invest an additional R7.6-billion in a processing technology that it says will treble the proportion of… Read more »
Kenya: Why Kenya Needs More Cybersecurity Professionals Urgently
Capital FM
AUG 29 - According to a report released by Kenya's Communications Authority, cybersecurity incidents in the country have skyrocketed, reaching 830 million by 2023. Cybersecurity… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Internet Governance Forum 2024 Aims to Tackle Digital Divide
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Internet Governance Forum (LIGF) 2024 is poised to convene on August 29 at the Conference Hall of the Monrovia YMCA. The forum, themed "Fostering Digital Collaboration:… Read more »
Nigeria: NIMC, Galaxy Backbone to Lead Discussions At Egovt Summit 2024
This Day
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Galaxy Backbone are set to lead discussions on eGovernance at the Nigeria eGovernment Summit, scheduled to hold on… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Discuss Roles of Mobile Technology, Media in Achieving Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Nigeria
Premium Times
The experts urged agriculturists to leverage different media formats/technology in disseminating climate-smart information to farmers promptly. Read more »
Nigeria: Google Search for Use of AI Increased By 40% in Nigeria - Report
This Day
A recent report released by Google, shows that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was searched more than ever in 2024 in Nigeria and around the world, with search coming from Nigerian… Read more »
August 28
Africa: African Union Committed to Developing AI Capabilities in Africa
African Union
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological leap; it is a transformative force reshaping our world. With profound impacts across economics, society, and geopolitics,… Read more »
Kenya: MTN's Bayobab Completes Mombasa-Malaba-Busia Fibre Network Installation
Capital FM
Bayobab Kenya, a subsidiary of Bayobab Group and the digital infrastructure arm of MTN Group, has announced the completion of a multi-million shilling fibre network project… Read more »
South Africa: Playing Technology Games and Making Science Fun Helps Young Kids Solve Visual Problems and Grasp Ideas Better [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As I watched my sons, Wavhudi and Rivhavhudi, play games on my phone before bedtime, I was captivated by their enthusiasm and how deeply they were engaged - especially when the… Read more »
August 27
Africa: Children and the Internet - Helping Kids Navigate This Modern Minefield [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The United States' most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations' education,… Read more »
Somalia: UN and Somali Partners Enhance Disability Rights Through Digital Training
Shabelle
United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has joined hands with Somali institutions and civil society organizations to foster an environment of accessibility and… Read more »
August 26
Africa: A Third of the World's Population Lacks Internet Connectivity - Airborne Communications Stations Could Change That [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
About one-third of the global population, around 3 billion people, don't have access to the internet or have poor connections because of infrastructure limitations, economic… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Lawyers Urged to Push for Digital Rights As AI Adoption Grows
Observer
Digital rights experts have urged Ugandan lawyers to engage in legislative advocacy as more government agencies adopt artificial intelligence (AI) enhanced technologies in their… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Proposes Integration of Funding and Technology in Agriculture to Enhance Climate Change Resilience
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has recommended the integration of funding and technology in agriculture to enhance the sector's resilience to climate change. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Misa Zimbabwe Launches Policy Brief On Strengthening Data Protection
New Zimbabwe
Media advocacy group, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has launched a policy brief that seeks to reveal the gaps in Zimbabwe's data protection, privacy and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Digital Borrowers Show Strong Confidence in Loan Repayment
Capital FM
Seven in 10 Kenyan (70 percent) digital credit borrowers will be able to repay their loans in time despite tough economic challenges, a new report shows. Read more »
Nigeria: 15wins Ventures Set to Launch Joble App to Revolutionise Meeting Efficiency
This Day
A Dutch-based venture builder and global investment hub, 15Wins Ventures, has announced the launch of an innovative AI-powered platform, Joble, designed to revolutionise meeting… Read more »
August 25
Sudan: Comms Blackout Across Sudan As Rains Damage Essential Fiber Optic Cable Hub
Dabanga
Cable outages attributed to heavy rains and flash floods in the Haiya area of Sudan's Red Sea state, have continued across much of the country for the second day in a row.… Read more »
Nigeria: NIA Dig Resigns, Cites Personal, Family Reasons
This Day
The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Abubakar, yesterday announced his resignation, citing personal and family issues. Read more »
Nigeria: Cybersecurity Threatens Renewable Energy Devt
Leadership
Experts are warning energy development companies that a wave of cybercrime is targeting the electricity industry and throwing significant pressure on renewable energy development. Read more »
Nigeria: Scolari Speaks About Videography Journey, Creative Process
Vanguard
It is a dawn of a new era for Scolari, a talented videographer, as he opens up about his journey, inspiration, and creative process. Read more »
Nigeria: Lai Mohammed, Agatha Amata, Others Honoured At Nemcea 2024
Vanguard
...as stakeholders chart ways for growth of Nigerian creative economy Read more »
Nigeria: Banks, Fintech to Integrate Data Bundle Service On Platforms
Leadership
Banks and fintech companies can now integrate data bundle service directly into their platforms, with the Application Programming Interface (API) designed by S.Mobile for MTN data… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Reaffirms Support for ICT to Drive Economic Growth
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Doto Biteko said on Saturday that the government will continue to support the application of Information and… Read more »
Nigeria: In Rare Action, Nigeria's Intelligence Chief Resigns
Vanguard
The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu after about seven years in the position. Read more »