ActivSpaces scouts for Cameroonian IT talent
The 'Makerspace Mobile' initiative, which is primarily backed by the French Institute of Cameroon and Ascent Media, began recently in the economic hub of Douala.
Amindeh Blaise Atabong
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Post-war Ethiopia prioritises ICT infrastructure renewal
The destruction of technology systems caused major interruptions in the healthcare, preventing the timely reporting of crucial data.
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More problems for unregistered Namibia telecom customers
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia said mobile operators have so far suspended around 519 000 unregistered cards.
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Malawi recovers 'hijacked' passport system following cyber-attack
The system was hacked by unknown ‘mercenaries' who wanted a ransom, constituting a ‘major violation in Malawi's national security,' according to the president.
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Cameroon tipped as digital hub for Central Africa
Cameroon, with relatively advanced digital infrastructure when compared to regional peers, is the favorite tech hub host, according to Nigerian based think tank.
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Experts offer Malawi govt help to fight hackers
President Lazarus Chakwera announced last week that hackers had taken control of the country's passport printing machinery, demanding an undisclosed payment.
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Rwanda installs solar-powered internet in schools
The programme will make use of Ignite Power's new LinX device, which features solar-powered satellite terminals.
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Zimbabwe sets aside $9.7 billion for ICT
Zimbabwe has dedicated approximately $9.7 billion to ICT priorities such as infrastructure and the digitally connected economy.
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Nigeria's ICT sector losing investment
Nigeria's information and communication technology sector, which has fueled economic development for more than five years, is slowing.
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Huawei launches a skills transfer project in Botswana
Huawei promises to help universities provide trained workers to fulfil industrial demands while also advancing digital transformation.
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Huawei assists Zimbabwe ICT undergraduates
50 undergraduate Zimbabwean university students studying ICT will receive virtual technology training in November.
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Nigeria firm Uniccon Group introduces digital literacy apps
The apps have translation services from source to target languages like English, Pidgin English, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, French, Swahili, and Arabic.