AfDB pledges to support Rwanda Coding Academy
Grant funding of US$150,000 directed to support students trained on advanced software programming and cyber security skills.
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‘New normal’ accelerates demand for digital skills, 4IR tech
Digital Nigeria eLearning Platform launched to bolster local skills development.
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Africa Data Centres Association preps for greater investment in 2020
Trade organisation for datacentres in Africa, established in Marrakech in September 2018, is adamant investors are after 'the next growth frontier.'
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Zimbabwe gives tax system a digital overhaul
Southern African country leverages US$10-million grant from the African Development Bank.
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US$33-million injection for Africa's SME development
African Guarantee Fund to focus on financial guarantees for over 10,000 SMEs via partner financial institutions.
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New coding tool launched to bolster skills development
African Development Bank, Microsoft aim to scale up the program to 130 centres of excellence across the continent over a 10-year period.
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A new dawn for Africa's blockchain ecosystem?
Mauritius-based Horizon Africa launches platform to encourage more widespread implementation.
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South Korea ready to partner with Africa on technology
Pilot project launched in Tunisia using drone technology to develop agriculture.
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Tunisia pilots drone project to bolster agriculture
Partnership established with AfDB and South Korea's Busan Techno Park.
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Rwanda ploughs US$30 million into innovation
Prime Minister confirmed plans to increase budget allocation annually.
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AfDB coding initiative aims to create 9 million jobs
Coding for Employment Program launched to support youth and women in Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and Senegal.