EVs poised to take over 50% of Nigerian roads
Wale Tinubu, CEO of Oando, believes that electric vehicles will account for half of all vehicles within two decades, as local startups, Chinese manufacturers, and commercial fleets push electric cars, bikes, and buses in the face of growing fuel costs and gradual infrastructure construction.
BDIC, Cisco partner to train 23,000 Nigerian youths
The youths would be trained biannually using Cisco's globally approved curricula in networking, cybersecurity, digital literacy, and emerging technologies.
Gates, OpenAI unite for $50m AI health initiative in Africa
As global aid budgets shrink, the Gates Foundation and OpenAI have launched a $50 million AI-driven health initiative starting in Rwanda.
Nigeria expands 3MTT programme across the country
As the programme enters its scale-up phase, the government says focus will shift toward deepening impact rather than just expanding numbers.
New Africa data alliance to supercharge brain research
The announcement was made at a global South dinner alongside the World Economic Forum Annual meeting.
Kenya deletes Sam Altman’s Worldcoin biometric data
The announcement, made in a public notice on Tuesday, is a key milestone in a year-long regulatory dispute over digital privacy and the harvesting of iris scans for cryptocurrency.
Zambia looks to a Chinese firm to push solar project
The 20 megawatts Namalundu Solar Project aligns with the centre’s commitment to diversifying the national energy mix.
Malawi's automated water machine expands into Uganda
The invention offers more access to clean and dependable water supplies in peri-urban areas.
Egypt, China seal $500m solar pact
The deal proposes the development of a 280,000-square-metre complex for the localised manufacturing of solar photovoltaic cells with a production capacity of five gigawatts.
Econet Park, next frontier for Zimbabwe's AI goals
Tatenda Mavetera, the ICT minister, believes the Econet Industrial Park holds significance for the country's digital objectives, notably artificial intelligence.
Ayen becomes first robot waitress in South Sudan
Ayen is a service robot that will provide support on food and beverage operations and enhance guest experience at the Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba.
Egypt, UK strengthen ICT cooperation
The two countries are exploring opportunities to expand cooperation in cloud computing, data centres, cybersecurity, fintech and digital infrastructure.