March 17
Ethiopia: Mint Striving to Make Digital Strategy Accessible, Inclusive
Ethiopian Herald
The government is striving to make digital 2025 strategy more accessible, inclusive and attainable,Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) said. Read more »
March 16
West Africa: Full Internet Restoration in Nigeria, Other Countries May Take Month
Premium Times
The repair of the undersea cable cut that has affected internet services in Nigeria and many parts of sub-Saharan Africa may take about five weeks to be completed, MainOne said in… Read more »
Angola: Submarine Cables Cut Causes Minimal Impact On the Internet
ANGOP
The telecommunications company Angola Cables acknowledges the existence of a minimal impact on the failure of internet access, as a result of the cut in international submarine… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Leverage On Kenya Power Lines for Last Mile Internet Connectivity - CS Owalo
Capital FM
The government will use the existing Kenya Power infrastructure to take fiber optic cable to the rural areas, cabinet secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital… Read more »
March 15
South Africa: Gauteng Hospitals Haemorrhage Millions in Negligence Claims - South African News Briefs - March 15, 2024
allAfrica
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Africa: Undersea Cables for Africa's Internet Retrace History and Leave Digital Gaps As They Connect Continents [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Large parts of west and central Africa, as well as some countries in the south of the continent, were left without internet services on 14 March because of failures on four of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Undersea Cable Cuts Disrupt Data, Voice Services Along African West Coast [press release]
Premium Times
Operators of these cables have commenced repairs. Read more »
March 14
Uganda: High Cost of Internet, Smart Devices Frustrating Uganda's Digital Transformation Journey - Minister Baryomunsi
Nile Post
The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has said the high cost of purchasing smart devices like phones is still frustrating Uganda's digital transformation… Read more »
Kenya: Cooperative University Gets Modern Server for Agricultural Transformation
Business Day Africa
The Cooperative University has taken a major step in transforming Kenya's agricultural landscape with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art server, which is aimed at enhancing… Read more »
Africa: Africa Experiencing Slow Internet Connection, Microsoft Says Issue Being Fixed
Nile Post
Microsoft Africa is close to fixing an outage that's been plaguing users across the continent. The culprit? Damaged undersea fiber optic cables messing with internet traffic. Read more »
Kenya: Mobile Money Subscriptions Drop 3.1 Percent in Latest CA Data
Capital FM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has disclosed that there has been a 3.1 percent drop in mobile money subscriptions in the country. Read more »
March 13
Africa: GITEX Africa returns in 2024 with strong line-up of tech topics
Gitex Africa Morocco
International tech companies ramp up partnerships with GITEX Africa to secure competitive advantage in the burgeoning African digital valley Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Nabs 45 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos
Vanguard
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arrested 45 suspected internet fraudsters. Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Needs to Advance to Digital Technology
New Dawn
The Speaker of the 55th Liberian Legislature, Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa stresses a need for Liberia to advance to digital technology that drives global trade and economy for… Read more »
Nigeria: Launch of Nigerian Satellite Not Feasible in 2025 - Nasrda D-G
Premium Times
Nigeria still has an operational satellite, NigeriaSat-2, in orbit and it is still providing imagery for the country Read more »
March 12
Ghana: Invest in Developing Tech Skills of Ghanaian Youth - Dr Bawumia to Telecel Group
Ghana Presidency
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Telecommunication companies operating in the country to move beyond seeking to expand the physical infrastructure of their operations… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Technology to Protect South Africa's Oceans - Experts Find That a Data-Driven Monitoring System Is Paying Off [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nine years ago South Africa put in place an innovative information management system designed to monitor and protect its seas. The country is surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Liquid C2 in Landmark Cloud Deal
The Herald
LIQUID C2, a subsidiary of Pan-African technology group, Cassava Technologies, has partnered with two global giants, Google Cloud and Anthropic, to deliver advanced cloud, cyber… Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Data Protection Laws Put to Test As Privacy Breaches Rise
Daily Trust
Data privacy breach is a growing concern for Nigerians as more people fall victims to scammers and other criminals who mostly harvest their victims' data through either careless or… Read more »
Nigeria: Seed Technologies Key to Addressing Africa Agric Problems
Daily Trust
The availability of quality seeds is critical to enhance crop productivity for a food and nutrition secure continent. Read more »
March 08
Sudan: Sudan - Internet Shutdown Threatens Delivery of Humanitarian and Emergency Services [press release]
AI London
A near total communication blackout in Sudan following all network and internet shutdowns in early February poses serious risks to the coordination of emergency assistance and… Read more »
March 07
Africa: Artificial Intelligence and Africa
Africa Renewal
Experts say supportive policies and robust infrastructure key for tech opportunities Read more »
Gambia: Casai Arms Schools With Cybersecurity Essentials
The Point
The Centre for the Advancement of Science and Innovation (CASAI) is currently touring schools across the Greater Banjul Area, arming and equipping students, teachers and… Read more »
March 06
West Africa: West Africa's Coast Was a Haven for Piracy and Illegal Fishing - How Technology Is Changing the Picture [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Gulf of Guinea - a coastal region that stretches from Senegal to Angola - is endowed with vast reserves of hydrocarbon, mineral and fisheries resources. It is also an important… Read more »
South Africa: How Google and Facebook Are Killing Local News Publications [analysis]
Daily Maverick
This week the Competition Commission is probing how online news is affected by AI chatbots, search and advertising technology. The outcome of the hearings is important for the… Read more »