European Union sets up fund for African innovations

Africa’s internet exchange points show significant gains, with SA as the nation with the most developed internet ecosystem in Africa, reveals the Internet Society.

Africa’s undying spirit and massive techno-economic potential are catalysts for thriving in these challenging times, says the UN Broadband Commission’s Bocar Ba.

Albeit slow, the African region witnesses signs of growth in terms of ICT infrastructure, reveals an International Telecommunication Union study.

On the occasion of the 32nd birthday of the World Wide Web, chief web advocate Nnenna Nwakanma highlights key actions for the future of its existence.

The creators of Afri Ride prepare to rollout Mbira Chat as an independent messaging app that will be available on the Google Play Store and App Store.

The Vodacom Foundation unveils the Bright Sky app in SA, in an effort to help fight the scourge of gender-based violence in the country.

The Digital Council Africa plans to collaborate with industry players to boost support for start-ups and SMMEs, says council president Andile Ngcaba.

Even though fibre remains a niche technology, South Africa has the highest number of fibre-based connections in the region.

The Digital Council prepares to stage the first of its CONEXT series of events, kicking off with a pre-conference event on 23 November.

The Chinese technology giant readies to rollout smartphones that run with its rival operating system amid ongoing restrictions.

While cloud computing is now a standard business tool among African businesses, IT decision-makers remain concerned about the spate of data breaches.

The Africa Medical Supplies Platform experiences a surge in demand for medical supplies from AU member states, amid a peak in coronavirus infections.