TECHNOLOGY Archives - 1st Afrika

The Hidden Cost of Digital Transformation: How Efficiency Can Undermine Customer Experience

Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 2024014

Digital transformation is revolutionizing industries across the globe. By adopting advanced technologies, businesses are automating processes, streamlining operations, and reducing costs. However, in the...

Kenya Engages UN in Push for Regulatory Oversight of Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Internet

Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 2024013

Kenya has escalated its concerns about Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, by seeking the intervention of the United Nations. The...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Morocco Advances with Prequalification of Firms for 3GW Power Link Project

Eniola OladeleNovember 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 18, 2024013

Morocco has taken a significant step in its ambitious plan to bolster renewable energy infrastructure by prequalifying several companies to participate in the development of...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

China EV Makers Bet on Self-Driving Models to Compete with Tesla

Eniola OladeleNovember 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 18, 202409

Autonomous driving and artificial intelligence are the buzzwords at this week’s Guangzhou auto show the last major gathering of Chinese carmakers for the year. With...

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Tencent Surpasses Profit Estimates Following Strong Summer for China Games

Eniola OladeleNovember 13, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 13, 2024017

Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s profit surged a better-than-anticipated 47% after the summer release of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile helped China’s most valuable company resist a severe...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

AI in Advertising: From Industry Disruptor to Nobel-Worthy Innovation

Eniola OladeleNovember 6, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 6, 2024035

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed industries in countless ways, and the advertising world is no exception. Over the last decade, AI has gone from being...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Starlink Pauses New Subscriptions in Africa, Says Elon Musk

Eniola OladeleNovember 5, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 5, 2024033

American business mogul and Starlink internet service owner Elon Musk has explained why the company paused new sign-ups in several urban centres in Africa. In...

Africa Power TECHNOLOGY

Nigeria, Morocco, ECOWAS Advance Talks on $26 Billion African Gas Pipeline Project

Eniola OladeleNovember 5, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 5, 2024027

The federal government, alongside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Morocco, and Mauritania, have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the $26 billion African...

Aviation TECHNOLOGY

Fake AI-Generated Airline Reviews Surge by 189% Following ChatGPT Launch

Eniola OladeleNovember 4, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 4, 2024026

A recent study by Originality.ai reveals a dramatic surge in artificial intelligence (AI) generated airline reviews since ChatGPT’s release. This trend raises serious concerns about...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Jordan and Egypt Sign Agreement to Build New Natural Gas Pipeline, Boosting Regional Energy Collaboration

Eniola OladeleOctober 30, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 30, 2024027

Jordan and Egypt have recently signed a significant energy cooperation agreement to enhance natural gas infrastructure and supply. This deal enables Egypt to utilize the...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Building Sustainable Smart Cities: Tech Innovations in Urban Development

Eniola OladeleOctober 29, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 29, 2024027

As Africa continues to urbanize rapidly, the need for sustainable and efficient urban development has never been greater. This article explores how technology is driving...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Cape Town to Implement 55-Hour Electricity Upgrade, Impacting Six Areas

Eniola OladeleOctober 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 25, 2024030

The City of Cape Town is set to undertake a significant electricity upgrade over a 55-hour period, which will affect six areas across the municipality....

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Tech Firm Huawei Opens Registration for Kenya’s 2024-2025 ICT Competition

Eniola OladeleOctober 21, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 21, 2024058

Huawei, the global tech giant, has officially opened registration for its 2024-2025 ICT competition in Kenya. The competition, now in its latest edition, seeks to...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Renewable Energy Crucial for Economic Augmentation

Eniola OladeleOctober 16, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 16, 2024050

It is now well recognized that energy is a cornerstone of the modern industrial economy as it is demanded in almost all human activities,...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Data Center Costs Surge as Inflation, Energy Prices, and Supply Chain Issues Persist

Eniola OladeleOctober 15, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 15, 2024055

Inflation and Supply Chain Disruptions The price of essential components, such as semiconductors, has surged due to global supply chain disruptions. Inflation has also pushed...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Quickening the Pace: Inside Egypt’s Green Hydrogen Strategy

Eniola OladeleOctober 15, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 15, 2024037

Egypt is swiftly advancing its green hydrogen agenda under the leadership of Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi. Emphasizing a clear government roadmap,...

Africa Aviation TECHNOLOGY

Reshaping Global Aviation: Regional Airports and Emerging Technologies Pave the Future

Eniola OladeleOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024041

As the aviation industry continues to develop post pandemic, global airports are at the forefront of change. They are adapting to new operational demands and...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

KETRACO Partners with Adani Energy Solutions to Bolster Kenya’s Electricity Infrastructure

Eniola OladeleOctober 11, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 11, 2024042

In a strategic move to strengthen Kenya’s energy sector, the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has inked a significant partnership with Adani Energy Solutions. The...

Education TECHNOLOGY

State to Deploy Hi-Tech Security Measures for National Exams

Eniola OladeleOctober 9, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 9, 2024060

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said the government will deploy hi-tech security during the national examinations to curb irregularities. The CS warned that stern...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

South Africa Needs to Embrace AI, Says Communications Minister Solly Malatsi

Eniola OladeleOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024047

South Africa must urgently embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure the country’s economic growth and global competitiveness, according to Communications Minister Solly Malatsi. Speaking at...

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