AI projected to add $1,5 trillion in Africa by 2030
A new SAP report, produced following research conducted in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, also predicts that 230 million new digital jobs will be created in Africa.
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Mthulisi Sibanda
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WHO uses AI to respond to disease outbreaks in Africa
The organisation says it is using AI to boost the continent's integrated disease surveillance and response abilities.
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Interledger pushes interoperable payments in Uganda
Interledger has partnered with Kanzu Finance, which provides microloans to Ugandan community-based financial groups.
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Prime Benin varsity gets Starlink installation
This donation will substantially assist students of the Institut National de l'Eau in carrying out their studies and acquiring skills in the digital economy.
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Why Ethiopia is highly targeted by cyber criminals
As East Africa’s largest country, Ethiopia’s economic growth comes with security risks.
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Lenovo seeks to grow African market share with AI
A senior executive pointed out that Lenovo planned to increase its market share by leveraging AI-driven innovation.
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ETC addresses the Sahel digital divide
The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster says it is satisfied with the progress made in bridging the digital divide in the Sahel.
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UNICEF adopts machine learning to boost Africa vaccination
The program estimates vaccination coverage by disaggregating population data with machine learning technology.
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South Africa to host second Africa fintech forum
This event promotes South Africa's fintech goals.
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Luxembourg pledges to reduce Sahel's digital gap
Burkina Faso and Niger are the first to benefit from the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster's project.
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The Gambia signs blockchain pact to boost digital economy
The government is working with the Kalp Foundation to create Gambia One, a blockchain-based digital public infrastructure platform.
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Identity fraud increases at alarming rate in Africa
Fraud-as-a-Service is becoming a big concern to African businesses, as identity fraud on the continent grows at an alarming rate.
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Optimism over e-vehicle prospects in Africa
Dr Carlo van de Weijer, general manager of the Netherlands-based Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute, believes EVs will soon be affordable due to emerging tech.