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Blockchain in Africa
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How Blockchain is Transforming Africa: From Financial Inclusion to Transparency

Africa, a continent rich in potential and resources, is transforming digitally through blockchain technology. Once plagued by inefficiencies and bureaucratic challenges, African economies leverage blockchain to bring transparency, accessibility, and empowerment to areas previously constrained by outdated systems. The Challenges Before Blockchain Historically, Africa has faced numerous hurdles that stifled economic growth: Kenya’s Financial Inclusion…
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Digital gender divide in Africa
Women In Tech

Bridging the Digital Gender Divide Through Mentorship and Collaboration

Sumaiyya Nyansige, now a Security Consultant, attributes her career success to the skills and connections she gained through the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI). Participating in the program's second cohort expanded her network. It linked her to potential employers, showcasing how mentorship and education can bridge the digital gender divide. This sentiment was echoed…
September 26, 20240Comments

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Starlink Africa
Global News

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a Game Changer for Africa?

Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, promises to revolutionise internet access worldwide, aiming to bring superfast broadband to "almost anywhere on Earth." Already launched in several African countries, the service aims to address the continent's longstanding issue of patchy internet access. But is Starlink the solution Africa needs? What is Starlink? Starlink, a project under…
September 26, 20240Comments

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Regulating Artificial Intelligence in Africa
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Regulating Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Insights from Kenya, Ghana, and the AU

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a focal point of global discussions, especially around the need for regulatory frameworks. This conversation is just as crucial in Africa, but the continent faces unique challenges. As AI is increasingly embedded in African economies and societies, countries grapple with balancing innovation, data privacy, and socioeconomic priorities. The AI Landscape…
September 21, 20240Comments

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China Africa digital partnership
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China and 26 African countries have agreed to enhance collaboration and boost innovation in the digital sector

China and 26 African countries have committed to enhancing partnerships and fostering innovation in the digital sector. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology hosted the Forum on China-Africa Digital Cooperation, which was held on July 29 in Beijing. Senegal's Minister of Telecommunications, Alioune Sall, expressed optimism about the upcoming changes. "This digital cooperation between…
August 5, 20240Comments

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No-code platforms in Africa
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No-code platforms in Africa

No-code development platforms, which empower software creation through graphical user interfaces and drag-and-drop configurations without traditional coding, hold immense promise for Africa. These platforms, by putting the power in the hands of local tech teams, enable them to design software applications tailored to their organizations' needs. This not only enhances efficiency and reduces costs but…
June 30, 20240Comments

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