June 25
South Africa: Technology Makes It Possible to Diagnose Diseases On the Spot [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Digital technology has hugely improved healthcare in many ways. Read more »
Gambia: Over One Million Gambians Registered With Digital Birth Certificates, National Health Insurance
Foroyaa
The Deputy Director of Civil Registration of Birth Certificates and National Health Insurance at the Ministry of Health, Mr Baboucarr Janneh on Monday, 24 June 2024 informed this… Read more »
Kenya: Cyber-Attacks in Kenya Drop to 971.4 Million in March From 1.29 Billion Last December
Capital FM
Kenya's total cyber-attacks have decreased to 971.4 million in the three months leading up to March 2024, down from 1.29 billion in the previous quarter, according to a new… Read more »
Rwanda: Digital Inclusion Future - GSMA's Claire Sibthorpe Analyses Gender Gap Progress
New Times
The mobile gender gap is narrowing for the first time in five years, as reported by GSMA, a global non-profit representing mobile network operators. Their "Mobile Gender Gap Report… Read more »
Nigeria: High Operating Cost Forces 146 Internet Service Providers Out of Business - Report
Leadership
Only 106 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are currently active, out of the 252 companies licensed as ISPs as of fourth quarter (Q4), 2023, the Nigerian Communications Commission,… Read more »
Nigeria: Unified Payment Unveils Ptsa Platform to Boost E-Payment
Vanguard
Unified Payment Services Limited has said that its Payment Terminal Service Aggregator, PTSA, platform has commenced operations and will collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate… Read more »
Nigeria: Crypto Traders Lose Over $280m
Daily Trust
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing increasing losses following its second-worst weekly decrease in 2024. Read more »
June 24
Kenya: Groups Warn Against Internt Shutdown Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
A group of national and international organizations has warned the government against limiting access to social and mass media during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Regulating Artificial Intelligence
New Times
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and societies worldwide, and Rwanda is no exception. As the country embraces AI to drive economic growth and innovation, the… Read more »
Tanzania: Public Service Goes Digital
Daily News
PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has launched key digital systems for improving operations in the public service, whilst insisting that every public institution must have a solid… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Agritech Secures Top Spot At Ayute Nextgen 2024
Leadership
In a significant achievement for Nigerian agritech, Extension Africa has secured a top spot at the AYuTe Africa NextGen 2024 competition, paving the way for its continental… Read more »
June 23
Africa: An Eerie 'Digital Afterlife' Is No Longer Science Fiction. So How Do We Navigate the Risks? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Imagine a future where your phone pings with a message that your dead father's "digital immortal" bot is ready. This promise of chatting with a virtual version of your loved one -… Read more »
Africa: 7 Key Takeaways From the 'Ai and the Future of Work in Africa' White Paper
Daily Trust
The recent "AI for Community Impact Summit" organised by Microsoft in Johannesburg, South Africa, buzzed with excitement. As a participant, I was particularly thrilled to witness… Read more »
June 22
Nigeria: NIMC Says Data Not Compromised Despite Rogue Sites Selling Nigerians' Data
Premium Times
A cyber security expert explained that while the data of unsuspecting visitors to certain sites could be easily harvested, it is impossible to obtain a large volume of data through… Read more »
June 21
Liberia: Liberia Telecommunications Authority Lists Liberia Broadcasting System Among Stations Not in Compliance With Regulations
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia Telecommunications Authority Lists Liberia Broadcasting System among numerous stations that are not complying with government regulations, and risks being shut down. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Ecobank's MD Champions Tech Innovation,Fintech Collaboration
Concord
The 2024 Sierra Leone Innovates - Tech Summit took place at the Bintumani Auditorium, bringing together major players from the technology sector to discuss innovation and the vital… Read more »
Ethiopia: Promising Students' Technological Inventions
Ethiopian Herald
Science is the springboard for the leap in technology and innovations. And schools are the nursery of science and innovations. Schools are ideal places for students to change the… Read more »
June 20
Mozambique: 73 Per Cent of Mozambican Population Does Not Have Access to Internet
AIM
The Minister of Transport and Communications, Mateus Magala, announced on Wednesday that around 73% of the Mozambican population does not have access to Internet services. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Signs Pact On Digital Health Technology
Leadership
Lagos State government has signed a concession agreement for the implementation of the Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) in the state. Read more »
Tanzania: U.S. Embassy Launches 653m/ - Tz Tech Challenge
Daily News
THE US Embassy in Dar es Salaam, in partnership with the US Department of State will host an open competition for private sector and/ or civil society organizations to submit… Read more »
Namibia: MTC Customers Concerned About Privacy in Conference Calls
Namibian
Some Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) customers have expressed concern about privacy issues during conference calls, with users saying they are added to calls without their… Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Eyes 53 New Network Sites in Mandera
Capital FM
Airtel Kenya targets 53 new network sites by the end of the year in Mandera County, growing its presence in the North-Eastern Kenya. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zimpapers' Digital-First Strategy to Drive Growth'
The Herald
Zimbabwe's largest integrated media house, Zimbabwe Newspapers, says it has made significant progress in implementing its digital-first strategy and leveraging on its 360-degree… Read more »
June 19
Sudan: North Kordofan Sees Fragile Calm Amidst Network Restoration
Dabanga
The city of Um Rawaba in North Kordofan state experienced a tentative calm after recent armed clashes, with the return of the Zain Communications network on Monday marking a… Read more »
Mozambique: Competition Authority Condemns Increase in Telecommunication Tariffs
AIM
Mozambique's Competition Regulatory Authority (ARC) has strongly criticized the National Communications Institute (INCM) for its ill-fated attempt to hike telecom tariffs. Read more »