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Zindi launches Ghana crop disease detection challenge

The competition aims to create effective machine learning models that can predict the presence of diseases in different vegetables in order to combat food insecurity.
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1:30
Thursday

Endeavor SA Secures R190m to boost African tech start-ups

Endeavor South Africa exceeds its first funding target for Harvest Fund III, and is aiming for R500 million to fuel Africa’s high-growth tech companies.
1:20

Ghana launches free roaming initiative with Togo and Benin

Citizens from the countries will not be charged additional fees for the first 30 consecutive days of visiting each other.
1:00
Wednesday

Sofibanque colocates services at OADC Texaf Kinshasa datacentre

The bank’s location in the data centre will allow it to meet national and international compliance and regulation standards.
1:10
Wednesday

Vodafone, Google deepen partnership with multibillion GenAI deal

Vodacom’s parent and Google will focus on AI, cybersecurity and devices in a deal that is set to reach customers across Africa, as well as Europe.
1:00

Ghana launches app to improve access to public services

The CitizenApp, which is the latest in a string of digital transformation intitiatives launched by the country, will allow access to civic documents, and enables tax-filing and job searching.
1:00

Egypt grants 5G licences to Orange, Vodafone and e& Egypt

All four major telcos in Egypt, including Telecom Egypt have officially procured 5G licenses.
1:20
Tuesday

TCS launches AI platform to empower African enterprises

The AI platform comes with pre-built solutions, eliminating the need for specialised AI expertise.
1:30
Monday

Peach Payments, Sukhiba partner for chat commerce in SA

The partnership will allow South African merchants to adopt an engagement and commerce strategy using WhatsApp.
1:10

Namibia rolls out digital devices to speed up pathology test result times

The tablets are part of the Institute of Pathology’s digital transformation aimed at improving services and operational efficiency.
1:30

Comoros builds new data centre thanks to AfDB funds

The Bank’s financing consists of 4.02 million euros provided by the African Development Fund and 5.49 million euros provided by the bank’s transition support facility.
1:30

TCS challenges SA youths to develop energy solutions

The company launched its TCS Sustainathon and this year the competition challenges students to bring forth solutions for ‘clean and affordable energy’
1:10

Zimbabwe to add e-passport centres in Zambia, UK, US

The government says centres will make it easier for citizens  to apply for passports more efficiently without travelling to Zimbabwe.