The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) on Tuesday, made a submission to the Information Regulator of South Africa that LinkedIn was harvesting citizens’ personal information to train AI models without their consent. Dr Nick Bradshaw, the founder of SAAIA, said it was worried by the “breakneck speed” at which AI products were getting introduced […]

Namibia’s Institute of Pathology (NIP) is revamping the health sector by distributing 370 tablet devices to clinics nationwide. This project streamlines pathology test results retrieval, lowering patient wait times. NIP’s five-year Integrated Strategic Business Plan, Za Tuka, includes digital transformation to boost operating efficiency and ease access to laboratory results, particularly in distant areas. Read […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced yesterday that this vision has finally become a reality, fulfilling his promise to deploy a contactless solution for biometric capture. The Minister convened a diverse group of stakeholders on Friday, October 4, including media representatives, top government officials, members of civil society organisations, and tech experts, to […]

MultiChoice Kenya intends to raise the cost of DStv by up to KSh500, effective November 1, 2024. DStv Premium package users will now pay KSh11,000, up from KSh10,500, and Compact Plus subscribers will now pay KSh6,800, up from KSh6,500, representing a 4.7% and 4.6% increase, respectively. MultiChoice sent a notification saying, “We would like to […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Organised Labour unions and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to improve public transportation.  The presentation occurred at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on September 29, 2024, just ahead of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebrations. Read […]

The African Union (AU) has officially acknowledged the crucial role of female innovators in transforming the education sector across the continent. By leveraging information, communication, and technology (ICT), these trailblazing women enhance access to quality education and empower themselves and their peers to become agents of change in their communities. This recognition aligns with the […]

Africa stands at the precipice of a transformative trade initiative with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). AfCTA is heralding a new era of economic integration, promising to significantly reshape the continent’s trade dynamics. This landmark treaty aims to eliminate tariffs on 97% of goods, fostering an environment where intra-African trade can flourish.  However, […]

To strengthen national security in the face of persistent threats from Islamist insurgencies, three West African nations ruled by military juntas have struck a significant agreement with Russia to purchase telecoms and surveillance satellites. To formalise the deal, representatives from Russia’s aerospace agency, Roscosmos, met with ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali, and the Niger Republic […]

The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC) and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) have jointly presented a groundbreaking Joint Declaration at the UN Summit of the Future, underscoring civil society’s pivotal role in global governance, sustainable development, and climate action. This declaration builds on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed […]

Ghanaian clean energy companies Kofa Technologies Ltd. and impact investor PASH Global are expanding Kofa’s battery-swapping network. This initiative aims to improve energy access with clean, portable battery solutions. It has a £2.35 million investment from the Shell Foundation and is partly backed by the UK Government through its Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform. To […]

The Africa Creative Market, founded by Dr. Inya Lawal, continues to thrive as a platform for fostering growth in Africa’s creative economy. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos reaffirmed its support for the third consecutive year. This initiative brings together stakeholders from both African and international creative industries, aiming to accelerate Africa’s influence globally. Read […]

The ICT University has officially announced its highly anticipated 2025 ICT for Africa Summit and Conference theme: “Digital Renaissance: Access, Innovation, and Inclusion”. The event, scheduled to take place from July 21-25, 2025, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, will focus on leveraging digital transformation to redefine Africa’s future by improving access to technology, fostering innovation, and promoting […]

The British government has announced that it will provide up to £1.9 million in financial support to improve science, technology, and innovation in Ghana and Nigeria through its West Africa Research and Innovation Hub, Sankore.  The Sankore call for proposals will aid the UK government’s partnership with the Ghanaian and Nigerian governments on Science, Technology, […]

Ghana’s Ministry of Works and Housing has unveiled an online rent platform to boost transparency, access and fairness in the country’s rental market. This ministry move was heavily lauded by the real estate industry and renters as it contributed to solving the housing crisis and several challenges the two parties experienced. Read also: Digital platforms […]

Kenya’s ICT Sector Working Group (SWG) has submitted a landmark report to the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, marking the first major reform effort since 1998. The report, presented to Cabinet Secretary Margaret Ndung’u, outlines critical policy and legislative recommendations to align Kenya’s ICT environment with current global trends. Established in September […]

According to a report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in the first half of 2024, Google, Netflix, Facebook, and other international businesses with operations in Nigeria paid the federal government N2.55 trillion in taxes. The sum is 158.76 per cent more than the N985.27 billion collected in the 2023 period prior. Value-added Tax […]

Ghana was ranked Tier 1 in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The GCI is a critical benchmark used worldwide to measure countries’ commitment to cybersecurity. With a significant score of 99.27%, Ghana has become Africa’s second-highest-scoring country after Mauritius. Ghana is also one of five countries in […]

Egyptian fintech Paymob has extended its Series B round to $72 million, securing an additional $22 million to fuel its growth strategy across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The company, founded in 2015, specialises in digital financial services and mobile wallet technology, empowering merchants with innovative payment solutions. Read also: Egypt, China […]

As Southern Africa grapples with increasing energy demands and a growing need for sustainability, several nations are turning to innovative power solutions to enhance energy independence. Namibia, in particular, is taking significant steps to reduce its reliance on energy imports by boosting local capacity through renewable energy projects.  With neighbouring countries like Botswana and Ghana […]

South Africa’s Information Regulator is including Google and Elon Musk’s X in the recent general election probe initially involving Meta Platforms.  Pansy Tlakula, the chairperson of the regulator confirmed that the three companies refused to abide by requests for information made in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (Paia). She revealed that […]