Orange Egypt 5G initiative gets financial backing
The funding includes €39 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and around €35.6 million from Banque Misr's Dubai office.
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Cameroon bets on AI to drive digital transformation
The government intends to accelerate, broaden, and professionalise its assistance for young inventors utilising AI to solve societal problems.
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Malawi plans to introduce digital IDs next year
The government says the move will transform how citizens access services such as healthcare while reducing the long-term cost of issuing physical ID cards
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Botswana taps Estonia’s blueprint to drive digital growth
Botswana has vowed to digitally modernise the country, drawing from Estonia's successes in e-governance, cybersecurity, and AI in education.
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IsDB explores how fintech could spur inclusive growth in Islamic finance
The 19th IsDB Global Forum in Algiers showcased how emerging technologies like AI, fintech, and digital ID systems are reshaping Islamic finance.
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Cassava Tech, Sand Technologies team up to boost AI in Africa
Sand Technologies now has access to Cassava's GPU technologies, allowing it to develop advanced AI solutions for its clients across industries while also expanding Cassava's own footprint into these areas.
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African women have lower levels of digital skills
According to the ITU, African women continue to lack digital skills such as using the internet, installing apps, sending emails, and coding.
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Cassava Tech, Zindi team up on African AI innovation
The companies said for Africa's AI ecosystem to flourish and thrive, platforms and resources for developers and start-ups on the continent must be made available.
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Huawei Nigeria opens innovation centre in Lagos
The company says the innovation centre is a dynamic platform where customers, partners, and ICT talent may learn about the latest technologies.
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Nigeria’s Zamfara State taps Oracle in digital skills drive
Oracle Academy and Oracle University will provide the State with expertise and learning services as part of its digital transformation efforts.
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Zambia launches smart office as it goes paperless
The use of smart office is expected to lower government's operational costs by $15 million in stationery costs.
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Lesotho joins Starlink race with a 10-year licence
The approval now allows the regulator to establish the conditions and regulations under which Starlink Lesotho will operate.