May 09
Mozambique: University Students Condemn New Telecommunication Tariffs
AIM
A group of university students have submitted a letter to the Mozambican National Communications Institute (INCM), the regulatory body for telecommunications, contesting the new… Read more »
Ethiopia: Research Exposes Normalization of Gender-Based Online Violence Against Women in Ethiopia
Addis Standard
A study released by the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) has documented the widespread technology-facilitated gender-based violence (GBV) targeting women who participate in… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai ITC Program Takes Shape
New Dawn
President Boakai's ambitious Information Technology and Communication (ITC) program, aimed at empowering 10,000 Liberian youth with digital skills, is swiftly gaining momentum. Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Overrules Member Calling for Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy
Daily Trust
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, yesterday stepped down a motion calling for the suspension of the cybersecurity levy, which has sparked widespread… Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Court Jails 41 Internet Fraudsters
Premium Times
The convicts, upon arraignment, pleaded guilty to one-count charge separately filed against them. Read more »
May 07
Africa: Why Are Algorithms Called Algorithms? a Brief History of the Persian Polymath You've Likely Never Heard of [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritise the content you are shown. Google Maps and… Read more »
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Africa: Second Edition of the Innovate Africa Symposium - Strengthening Data Governance in the African Data Ecosystem
African Development Bank (AfDB)
What: Second Edition of the Innovate Africa Symposium: Strengthening Data Governance in the African Data Ecosystem Read more »
May 04
Africa: AllAfrica Joins Forces with Ubuntu Tribe to Unveil the Revolutionary Ubuntuverse at the Media Leaders' Summit [press release]
allAfrica
The 2024 edition of the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit, May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya, will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media landscape revolutionized by… Read more »
May 03
Kenya: Whatsapp Edges Tiktok As Most Popular Social Media Site in Kenya
Capital FM
WhatsApp remains the most popular online platform in Kenya, leading with 22 percent of the market share, according to the latest report on the state of the media in the country… Read more »
Nigeria: NSA Orders Full Implementation of Cybercrime Act 2024
Leadership
The National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu has directed full implementation of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Amendment Act 2024. Read more »
May 02
Morocco: Africa Enters Epic Global AI Innovation Race [press release]
Gitex Africa Morocco
AI Everything Expo by GITEX AFRICA 2024 centres world's attention on continent's booming US$17 billion AI phenomenon Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Launches Liberia Digital Transformation Project, Targeting 10,000 Youths
FrontPageAfrica
President Boakai has launched Liberia's Digital Transformation Project, targeting 10,000 youths nationwide. This initiative fulfills his commitment made during his first state of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Econet Opens First Free Remittance Corridors to Zimbabwe
263Chat
Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications and technology company, Econet Wireless, has achieved an Africa first by opening two free remittance corridors into the country, completely… Read more »
May 01
Ethiopia: Ati Debuting, Expanding Digital Agricultural Initiatives
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- Expanding multiple digital initiatives including e-voucher is a means to transform the agricultural sector, Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) announced. Read more »
Kenya: Mtek, Britam in a Deal to Cover Phones Against Theft
Capital FM
mTek and Britam have formed an alliance with Buy Simu to offer insurance for phones in Kenya and extend coverage for phone products in the country. Read more »
April 29
Africa: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policymaking [interview]
SciDev.Net
This article was produced with the support of the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA). Read more »
April 28
Ethiopia: Ministry to Enhance Efforts in Addressing Data, Statistics Discrepancy
Ethiopian Herald
- Collective action is required to address various challenges emanated from data and statistics improper usage, said Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) Read more »
Nigeria: Science & Tech Minister Mourns Ayogu Eze
Daily Trust
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has said the untimely departure of Senator Ayogu Eze marks a significant loss for both Enugu State and the… Read more »
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 »
Rwanda: Burnout Doesn't Have to Be Vague
New Times
Speed world, where digital interconnection, sophisticated technology, and social media purportedly make us smarter, faster, and more effective. But greater digitisation is also… Read more »
Rwanda: Bitcoin 'Halving' - What Is It, Does It Matter?
New Times
Last week on Saturday, April 20, a group of individuals known as miners who are enthusiastic and obsessed about a digital currency called bitcoin gathered for a major event called… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: How E-Commerce Can Leverage Computer Vision Technology to Boost Sector - NCC
Leadership
The rapid adoption of Computer Vision Technology (CVT) has revolutionized business operations and transformed e-commerce by improving efficiency in a variety of ways. Read more »
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 »