Mash West embraces technology to strengthen grassroots structures
Mashona land WEST -ZANU PF provincial structure in Mashonaland West has declared its preparedness to undertake the critical cell verification exercise set to commence this...
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Eutelsat Launches OneWeb Earth Station in Angola to Boost Connectivity Across West Africa
Eutelsat has officially opened its new OneWeb satellite earth station in Angola, marking a significant milestone in expanding high-speed internet access across West Africa....
Digitalisation drive enhances education sector transformation
THE government has commended private players in the education sector for enhancing the quality of learning through investing in new technologies. The Second Republic’s decision...
Nairobi Tech Startup Charts Bold Path for Global South Digitization
A fast-rising tech startup based in Nairobi has unveiled ambitious plans to position itself as the digital backbone for emerging markets, branding its mission as...
Zimbabwe to launch digital platform to fight counterfeit products
In a significant move to protect consumers and ensure fair trade, the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and...
Ethiopia Pushes for Domestic AI; South Africa Clears Path for Starlink
Ethiopia is accelerating its efforts to harness artificial intelligence and boost homegrown technology, signaling a shift towards digital sovereignty. The government recently launched SkyWin Aeronautics...
Zimbabwe Deploys Drones Along Mozambique Border to Tackle Smuggling, Bolster Security
In a major step toward enhancing national security and revenue collection, Zimbabwe has begun deploying drones along its border with Mozambique. The move is aimed...
Egypt Officially Launches 5G Network, Marking a Major Leap in Digital Transformation
Egypt has officially entered the 5G era, launching nationwide fifth-generation mobile services. This milestone marks a significant step in the country’s digital transformation strategy,...
Libya’s National Development Agency and Fortis Energy Discuss Renewable Energy Cooperation
In a significant move towards sustainable energy, Libya’s National Development Agency (NDA) has initiated discussions with Fortis Energy to explore potential collaboration in the renewable...
Ubos Benchmarks With Hong Kong to Strengthen AI Use in Data Collection
The Chief Statistician of Uganda who is also the UBOS Executive Director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Dr. Chris Mukiza, has urged South Korea’s...
From geological data to policy, Africa still has big critical-minerals gaps to close
As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future in response to unrelenting climate change, demand is surging for minerals essential to this transition, many of...
Qatar Airways Leads International Travel with New Growth Strategy
Qatar Airways has emerged as a major beneficiary of the industry’s transformation with plans to increase annual passenger capacity from 50 million to 80 million...
IPPs unveil 16 000MW power projects
INTENSIVE Energy Users Group (IEUG) chairperson Eddie Cross says private players are driving over 16 000 megawatts (MW) worth of power generation projects to help...
Vodacom Leads Dialogue on 5G, Smart Cities at Innovation Week Tanzania
Vodacom Tanzania, UNDP Tanzania through its FUNGUO Innovation program and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) jointly spearheaded several activities at the recent Innovation...
Ethiopia Launches FaydaPass to Promote Financial Inclusion
In a major step toward strengthening digital finance, Ethiopia has officially launched FaydaPass, a new digital wallet designed to promote financial inclusion and expand access...
potential with generative AI
IMAGINE a tool that searches through enormous volumes of data, identifies market trends, and generates concise, useful reports all before your morning tea. This is...
Nvidia CEO Warns U.S. Tech Risks Losing $50 Billion Opportunity as China Chip Curbs Empower Huawei and Local Rivals
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has issued a stark warning that U.S. technology companies risk forfeiting a $50 billion market opportunity in China due to stringent...
Ucore Secures $18.4M in U.S. Department of Defense Funding to Advance Rare Earth Processing Plant in Louisiana
Ucore Rare Metals Inc., a leading innovator in the field of critical mineral processing, has secured a major funding boost from the U.S. Department of...
China to Establish Electric Vehicle Factories in Nigeria, Strengthening Strategic Partnership
China has announced plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) factories in Nigeria, marking a significant advancement in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. This...
Elon Musk’s xAI Admits Grok AI Was Manipulated Amid South Africa Genocide Controversy
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acknowledged that its chatbot, Grok, was compromised due to an unauthorized modification, leading it to repeatedly reference the...