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16 May

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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Cyber-crime stunts expansion of Nigeria's energy sector

According to Check Point, Nigeria has Africa's most notable natural gas reserves; yet, the industry's growth is hindered by cyber security threats.
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Cassava Tech, Zindi team up on African AI innovation

The companies said for Africa's AI ecosystem to flourish and thrive, platforms and resources for developers and start-ups on the continent must be made available.
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Africa turns to solar amid electricity challenges

CBi-electric: low voltage predicts that 194.34 gigawatts-peak (GWp) of solar power will be added across Africa this year.
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8 May

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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Airtel, SpaceX ink connectivity deal for Africa

The businesses say they would continue to look into other ways to enhance digital access on the continent.
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Zambia bolsters govt ability to combat cyber-crime

The government held a three-day workshop, held in the capital city of Lusaka, focused on cyber security and information security management.
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African start-ups pushed to build profitable entities before pursuing VC funds

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji urged founders to make good use of the money invested in their businesses, as doing so would boost investor trust.
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2 May

Onafriq links up with Circle to handle remittances, cross-border payments

Onafriq asserts that the partnership is actively developing the future of payments, rather than simply visualising it.
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2 May

Ghana's Kofa gets $1.8m pre-Series A funding

The funds will enable Kofa to expand its artificial intelligence-powered battery-swapping network in Ghana, Kenya, and beyond.
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MTN Group experiences cyber security obstacle

The business maintains there is no evidence that any of its critical facilities, core MTN platforms, or services have been compromised.