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Digital Technology Adoption in African Businesses Remains Low Despite Potential Gains
Despite the positive correlation between digital technology and business productivity, a recent International Finance Corporation (IFC) report reveals that less than one in four African businesses intensively utilize advanced digital technologies. The report, based on data from Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, and Senegal, shows that while 86% of firms with five or more…
June 13, 20240Comments
African digital divide
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Fiber-Optic Leap Bridges African Digital Divide
Despite tech giants' significant investments in digital infrastructure, Africans need help with slow internet speeds and high data costs. Google and Meta are making substantial strides in Africa's digital landscape. Google's inaugural cloud data centre on the continent, which has been operational since January in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a testament to its commitment. "The…
June 8, 20240Comments
AI in Africa
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Africa Embraces AI with “Rabat Consensus” at High-Level Forum
The first African high-level forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) concluded on Wednesday in Sale, northwestern Morocco, with a significant milestone- adopting the 'Rabat Consensus'. This consensus, a comprehensive framework for AI application in Africa, holds the potential to shape the future of AI development on the continent. The 'AI Technology: A Lever for Development in…
June 6, 20240Comments
zambia ai
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Zambia’s AI Strategy: A Blueprint for Technological Advancement
In an ambitious move to leverage cutting-edge technology, the Zambian government has initiated drafting a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. This strategic framework aims to guide the nation in harnessing the benefits of AI and other advanced technologies, ensuring they drive economic growth and innovation. Key Developments: Drafting the AI Strategy: Developing this AI strategy…
June 2, 20240Comments
Ericsson MTN mobile financial services
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How Ericsson and MTN are Revolutionising Mobile Financial Services
Michael Wallis-Brown, Group Head for Ericsson Mobile Financial Services, recently highlighted Ericsson and MTN's unique and game-changing collaboration. Unlike any other, this partnership is pioneering advancements in mobile financial services across the African continent. Key Partnership Highlights: Foundation for Mobile Money: Ericsson provides a robust infrastructure and software platform to support MTN's mobile money services…
June 2, 20240Comments
GenAI phones
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GenAI phones
Generative AI (GenAI) has dominated the software landscape for the past two years. Now, it's poised to transform the consumer hardware market. By the latter half of this year, we can expect the debut of GenAI smartphones. But what exactly is a GenAI phone, and why is it significant? What is a GenAI Phone? The…
May 22, 20240Comments
Nigeria Startup Hub
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Nigeria Startup Hub
In a strategic move to bolster its tech sector and startup ecosystem, Nigeria's Federal Government has approved the establishment of a startup hub in San Francisco, USA, commonly known as Silicon Valley. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced the initiative, highlighting the Federal Executive Council's (FEC) approval of the project…
May 19, 20240Comments
Internet Resilience in Africa
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Internet Resilience in Africa
A recent series of severe internet outages across multiple African countries has starkly highlighted the fragility of the continent's internet infrastructure. This third significant disruption in just four months has urgently underscored the need to bolster the resilience of this essential service. The latest incident, involving damage to two undersea cables early on a Sunday,…
May 14, 20240Comments
Mara Phones in Africa
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Mara Phones in Africa
In an era where digital connectivity is pivotal, Mara Phones emerges as a beacon of innovation and inclusivity in Africa. Rooted in Rwanda, this subsidiary of the expansive Mara Group is revolutionizing access to technology across the continent. Established in 1996 by visionary entrepreneur Ashish Thakkar, Mara Group has been a forerunner in banking, technology,…
May 6, 20240Comments
African programmers in gaming
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African programmers in gaming
The global gaming industry has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem comprising video games, mobile games, and eSports. This rapidly expanding industry presents a fertile ground for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity, particularly for young African programmers looking to make their mark. With the right skills, tools, and inspiration from leading game developers, African talent has…
May 1, 20240Comments

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