March 04
Africa: Energy And Digitalization In Africa - Accelerating Without Compromising The Future [guest column]
allAfrica
600 million. This is the alarming number of Africans who still live without access to electricity. This figure h ighlights the scale of the continent's energy challenge. However,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Moves to Safeguard Citizens' Digital Privacy
The Herald
The collection of personal data by both the Zimbabwean authorities and multinational technology corporations has raised concerns among citizens, primarily due to the lack of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ministry of ICT Advocates for Gender Equality
The Herald
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services is committed to advocating for gender equality and addressing the stigma around reproductive… Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Money Launches Global Virtual Visa Card
Nile Post
Airtel Money and Visa have unveiled a new virtual card that enables customers in Uganda to shop using their mobile money account at more than 100 million merchants across 200… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: South Africa Investigates Google, X, Meta, Fines Google R500m for Imbalance Advertising Revenue
This Day
South Africa's Competition Commission is currently investigating Google, X and Meta platforms and has fined Google between R300 million to R500 million a year 'provisional remedy'… Read more »
March 01
Africa: Skype Is Shutting Down After Two Decades
Nile Post
Skype will "no longer be available" to use starting in May, the company confirmed on X, telling users that their log-in information can be used on Microsoft Teams' free tier in the… Read more »
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Africa: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Smart Cities in Africa
ACSUS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has established itself as a transformative force and is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of smart cities across Africa. The… Read more »
February 28
Uganda: Airtel Money Rewards Hundreds in 'Pay and Win' Back to School Campaign
Independent (Kampala)
As the Airtel Money Back-to-School 'Pay and Win' campaign enters its final stretch, hundreds of parents and guardians have benefited, reinforcing Airtel Uganda's continued… Read more »
February 27
Africa: 'AI Not a Substitute for Human Intelligence' But Innovations Are Reshaping Global Surgery
allAfrica
In the health sector, the fast adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to a major shift Read more »
Kenya: Govt Moves to Regulate Market Dominance in Digital Economy
Capital FM
The government has moved to regulate market dominance, particularly in the rapidly expanding digital economy, with the introduction of the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: The Costs of Hosting Nigeria's Data Abroad
Premium Times
Nigeria's reliance on foreign data hosting services extends beyond economic implications to critical security and sovereignty risks. Read more »
Nigeria: New Horizons Partners Four More Varsities On ICT Empowerment
This Day
New Horizons, a technology training institute has partnered with additional four universities to train their students in 21st-century-oriented, lucrative international… Read more »
Nigeria: Musa's Quest for Military Technology
This Day
Musa's crusade for military technology could facilitate the development of science and technology in Nigeria, writes CHUKWUEMEKA UWANAKA Read more »
Nigeria: Interswitch Group Gets Global Recognition
This Day
Interswitch, one of Africa's leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has been recognised as one of the 'Happiest Workplaces Around the Globe 2024'. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Nigeria Leads Global Efforts to Strengthen Submarine Cable
Leadership
Nigeria has taken the lead in global efforts to strengthen submarine cable resilience and protect the critical infrastructure central to the growth and sustenance of the digital… Read more »
Uganda: Mentorship and Technology Drive Uganda's Film Industry Forward
Nile Post
UCC has introduced a film fund to support scriptwriting, story development, and pre-production. The initiative provides both Development and Production Grants to filmmakers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Urged to Foster Unity Among Members
The Herald
ZANU PF members have been urged to refrain from using social media to create divisions within the party, but engage in constructive dialogue to achieve national aspirations. Read more »
February 25
Kenya: City Hall Takes Down Fiber Optic Cables On Power Poles in Feud With Kenya Power
Capital FM
Nairobi City County has launched a major crackdown on unauthorized fiber optic cables mounted on power poles along key highways amid an escalating feud with Kenya power. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Cracks Down On Illegal Fiber Lines Amid Kplc Beef
Capital FM
Nairobi City County officials have launched a major crackdown on unauthorized fiber optic cables mounted on power poles along key highways, aiming to disconnect internet cables… Read more »
Liberia: House Telecom Committee Postpones Hearing After Orange CEO's Apology
Liberian Investigator
The House of Representatives' Ad Hoc Committee on Telecommunications has postponed its inquiry into persistent network failures in southeastern Liberia after Orange Liberia CEO… Read more »
February 24
Zimbabwe: How Mobile Gaming Is Transforming Entertainment and Connectivity in Zimbabwe [editorial]
New Zimbabwe
Mobile gaming has seen explosive growth in Zimbabwe over the last decade, with online casino games such as roulette and slots becoming increasingly popular. What was once a niche… Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: As Telcos Begin Implementation of 50 Percent Hike in Telecoms Tariff
This Day
After several agitations and counter-agitations from telecoms industry groups and the labour union, over the approval granted by the Nigerian Communications Commission on a 50 per… Read more »
February 22
Africa: Var Course Concludes With Referees Urged to Embrace Technology
Cosafa
The five-day FIFA Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Workshop in Lusaka has officially concluded with participating referees encouraged to uphold the highest levels of integrity and… Read more »
February 21
Madagascar: WFP Delivers Life-Saving Nutrition Supplies To Remote Communities In Madagascar Via Unmanned Aircraft
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has for the first time in three months, delivered life-saving nutrition supplies for malnourished children in the remote region of… Read more »
Nigeria: No Nation Can Be Separated From Technology, Says Ex-President Jonathan
Vanguard
Former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has observed that technology has reached an advanced stage globally to the extent that no nation or individual can ignore it… Read more »
Kenya: PS Sing'oei Apologises for Posting Fake Ai Generated Video
Capital FM
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei has apologised after posting an AI-generated video which showed CNN political commentator Fareed Zakaria commenting on Kenya's… Read more »
