Zambia pushes youth STEM uptake for 4IR
Zambia has signed partnerships with the National STEM Foundation, TEVETA, and the Zambia Federation to address skills gaps and mismatches in the country's labour force.
Lezeth Khoza
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AI tool to bust bias in African reporting
The Africa Bias Buster analyses text for both subtle and overt bias, assigns a score, and provides actionable suggestions for improvement, in real-time.
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Mastercard, Paymentology target SA fintechs with card offering
The partnership aims to enable the creation of card services that serve both specialised use cases and unbanked communities.
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MTC, Telecom Namibia accused of abuse of market positions
Following an investigation by the country’s competition commission, it has been alleged that, over a 10-year period, Telecom Namibia and MTC abused their dominance of the local market, and, along with NamPower, contravened network sharing regulations.
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Lagos opts for MTN Nigeria to launch MyLagos App
The App is expected to improve the urban experience in Lagos by providing real-time solutions and making it easier for people to navigate the city.
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Cyber-crime remains a persistent threat in Africa
Check Point says the cyber-attacks reflect the growing trend of exploiting legitimate platforms to bypass security defenses.
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Orange launches annual social venture prize for Africa, Middle East
The winners will receive a cash contribution of €25,000 for the first prize winner, €15,000 for the second prize winner, €10,000 for the third prize winner.
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Zimbabwe to spearhead global schools connectivity initiative
Zimbabwe was selected to implement the Giga project in Southern Africa, which is supported United Nations entities.
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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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Milken-Motsepe prize in fintech picks finalists
The Milken-Motsepe prize in fintech recognises solutions for expanding financial inclusion for small businesses in emerging and frontier markets.
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Nigerian MVNO EMOSIM debuts the country’s first travel eSIM
The firms say that the travel industry alone is promising, with over 1.2 million Nigerians travelling abroad each year, making the trip e-SIM a suitable launch offering.
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Orange, Eutelsat form satellite partnership across MEA
Initially, deployment will encompass Jordan, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the goal of gradually spreading to all countries in the region.
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MTN South Sudan confronts e-waste
The telco partnered with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre and the telecoms regulator to tackle the country's electronic waste.