TECHNOLOGY Archives - 1st Afrika

European Union Imposes $3.5 Billion Fine on Google for Antitrust Violations in Ad

Jide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2025

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 8, 20250324

In a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of major technology companies, the European Union has fined Google €2.95 billion (approximately $3.5 billion) for breaching...

CBN, Brazilian Central Bank explore remittance, fintech opportunities

AarondexAugust 30, 2025

by AarondexAugust 30, 20250273

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Central Bank of Brazil have begun talks aimed at deepening financial cooperation, with a focus on boosting...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

AI in African newsrooms: Can artificial intelligence help tell Africa’s story accurately and at scale?

AarondexAugust 29, 2025

by AarondexAugust 29, 20250243

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries across the globe, its influence on journalism is becoming a subject of debate particularly in Africa, where...

Entertainment TECHNOLOGY

TikTok launches artists’ platform in Kenya to boost music growth, fan engagement

AarondexAugust 28, 2025

by AarondexAugust 28, 20250355

TikTok has unveiled a new artists’ platform in Kenya, aiming to revolutionize how local musicians connect with fans, promote their music, and tap into new...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

AI on TVs: Samsung brings Microsoft Copilot to 2025 TVs and monitors

AarondexAugust 28, 2025

by AarondexAugust 28, 20250268

Samsung is set to redefine the television and display experience in 2025 by integrating Microsoft’s Copilot, its advanced AI assistant, directly into its latest range...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Google says developers distributing Android Apps outside Play Store must verify identity

AarondexAugust 28, 2025

by AarondexAugust 28, 20250333

Ghana has secured a $77 million grant from Switzerland, aimed at strengthening the country’s health and education systems. Announced during a high-level ceremony in Accra, the...

AFRIKA HERALD North America TECHNOLOGY

International Law Enforcement Operation Results in 1,209 Cybercrime Arrests Across Africa

Jide AdesinaAugust 22, 2025

by Jide AdesinaAugust 22, 20250309

Authorities across 18 African countries and the United Kingdom have successfully concluded a major international cybercrime operation that resulted in the arrest of 1,209 suspects...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

President Mnangagwa urges Africa to embrace technology for development

AarondexAugust 21, 2025

by AarondexAugust 21, 20250324

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has underscored the importance of embracing new technologies to accelerate infrastructure development and enhance service delivery. He made the...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Zim to launch National AI Strategy next month

AarondexAugust 18, 2025

by AarondexAugust 18, 20250308

THE inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit for Africa opened in Victoria Falls this Monday, with the government announcing that Zimbabwe’s National AI Strategy will be...

Africa International News TECHNOLOGY

Zimbabwe centre for high performance computing commissioned

AarondexAugust 15, 2025

by AarondexAugust 15, 20250426

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Computational Science is now indispensable to solving complex problems in every sector. The President said this as he officially commissioned phase...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

NUST, Czech firm trial innovative fuel additive in Zimbabwe

AarondexAugust 15, 2025

by AarondexAugust 15, 20250296

ZIMBABWE has become the latest testing ground for a pioneering fuel additive designed to boost engine efficiency and reduce emissions. Developed in the Czech Republic...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Solar cooking projects bring skills and opportunities to Zimbabwe’s disabled community

AarondexAugust 14, 2025

by AarondexAugust 14, 20250307

A Chinese firm, Sunflower Solar Technologies, has partnered with people with disabilities to implement solar cooking projects in Zimbabwe. The empowerment project, which is being...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

CUT enhances academic excellence through modern infrastructure

AarondexAugust 14, 2025

by AarondexAugust 14, 20250254

THE Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) is enhancing academic excellence by modernising its facilities with a new administration block symbolising its commitment to innovation and...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Tongogara Soti Source in Gutu lights up under Government solar project

AarondexAugust 11, 2025

by AarondexAugust 11, 20250385

A 160-kilowatt solar system has been installed in the Tongogara Soti Source area of Gutu by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The development is expected...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Ethiopia digitalises over 900 government services

AarondexAugust 6, 2025

by AarondexAugust 6, 20250270

Ethiopia has digitalised more than 900 government services as part of its national digital transformation agenda, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology announced. The initiative...

STOCK MARKET TECHNOLOGY

VP Mohadi pushes youth empowerment and digital skills at Shonganiso Mission

AarondexAugust 2, 2025

by AarondexAugust 2, 20250355

VICE President Cde Kembo Mohadi says the government remains committed to inclusive development and youth empowerment, hence the ongoing efforts to improve learning conditions in...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Youth and indigenous knowledge key to wetland restoration

AarondexAugust 1, 2025

by AarondexAugust 1, 20250294

THE curtain has come down on the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15) with strong resolutions aimed at putting...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Energy funding: The key to Africa’s development

AarondexAugust 1, 2025

by AarondexAugust 1, 20250293

STAKEHOLDERS in the energy sector have amplified calls for more funding towards energy projects for the development of the African continent. The African continent is...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

UCT launches new policy to guide the use of Artificial Intelligence

AarondexJuly 26, 2025

by AarondexJuly 26, 20250294

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched a new policy to guide the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. The AI...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

China proposes global AI governance body, expresses readiness to share technologies

AarondexJuly 26, 2025

by AarondexJuly 26, 20250277

China has proposed the establishment of a new international organization dedicated to global artificial intelligence (AI) governance and has expressed a commitment to share its...

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