Telecom giants back Uganda’s digital future
Uganda's two largest telcos contributed more than $23 million to the universal access fund, bolstering efforts to expand broadband services to remote areas.
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MTN, Rwanda unite to accelerate Africa's AI vision
MTN Group's Ralph Mupita and Rwandan ICT Minister Paula Ingabire met last week to explore ambitious investments in connectivity and innovation.
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Africa to shape its own AI future at Kigali Summit
The Global AI Summit, which will take place in Kigali next month, will bring together policymakers, and tech leaders to explore Africa's strategic approach to AI.
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Kaspersky signs a cyber security pact with Smart Africa
The partnership focuses on building essential cybersecurity skills via training programs, including those offered by the Kaspersky Academy.
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Zambian young people receive digital entrepreneurship training
The training initiative is the most recent chapter in ITC's continuous efforts in Zambia to close the digital connectivity gap and generate new opportunities for SMEs.
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Rwanda launches 5year multi-million dollar ambitions fintech strategy
The ambitious strategy, which covers 2024-2029, aims to attract US$200 million in investment for local fintech start-ups.
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Google contributed $900m to Kenya's economy in 2023
According to the search company, the use of its products and services boosted economic activity for businesses, nonprofits, publishers, creators, and developers in Kenya.
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Kenya sets Africa's smartphone manufacturing pace
Kenya has made significant strides in the local production of smartphones, with over 2.5 million handsets now assembled.
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Namibia advocates for tech to combat climate change
The region, which includes 16 countries, is one of the most severely affected by global climate change.
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Malawi launches app to identify plant diseases
The App allows farmers in Malawi to rapidly identify diseases in plants with only a smartphone camera, redefining access to agricultural expertise.
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South Korean tech companies to set up operations in Kenya
Kenya has joined forces with South Korea to establish an electronic and information technology manufacturing support facility.
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Cameroon races to fix a payroll glitch
The government is rushing to resolve this issue and pay supplemental salary by October 1, 2024.