Innovation

Huawei launches digital literacy skills initiative in Kenya

The project by the Chinese-headquartered global technology company was announced during the recently finished Connected Africa Summit.
Maria Macharia
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25 Apr

A new report identifies prospects for UK-Africa space partnerships

Experts from South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and other organisations recently visited various UK space sector enterprises as part of a knowledge exchange tour.
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Lagos State University gets innovation lab

The lab marks a significant milestone in technological advancement and collaboration in building technological solutions in Nigeria.
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Mar 14, 2024

IBM Research – Africa seeks software engineering interns in Kenya

The program gives qualifying candidates an opportunity to work on technology solutions, and develop scalable software systems, according to the Lab.
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Feb 29, 2024

Camtel commits to support Cameroonian young techies

According to Camtel executives, the new initiatives aim to make technology and innovations key to business development in the country.
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Feb 15, 2024

Kenya targets 3.5m jobs for youths in e-commerce, startups by 2027

This plan is outlined in the ministry of information, communications, and the digital economy's 2023-2027 strategic plan.
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Feb 12, 2024

PayChangu seeks to transform Malawi payments ecosystem

The company has introduced a new solution that allows locals to make domestic and international payments with cards and mobile money.
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Feb 5, 2024

MTN Zambia launches tower renovation exercise

The majority of the tower upgrades are in the North Western province, where this year, the government wants 19 4G towers installed and 41 refurbished.
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Malawi launches AI demo day

The Malawi National Commission for Science and Technology is planning a virtual AI Demo Day on January 26th, with the goal of showcasing local AI solutions for adoption.
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US-based Digi International seals strategic SA partnership

The collaboration brings together skills and experience of both firms, according to the partners.
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Dec 6, 2023

Cameroon's airport customs processing will go digital in 2024

The app, which will be available on Google and App store, will be ready in January.
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Nov 28, 2023

Eswatini exploits AI in its economic diversification push

The project involves conducting an airborne geophysical survey and combining geophysical data with the available geological and geochemical data, using AI.