Africa’s mineral heavyweights the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia no longer want to see raw materials...
EDITOR'S PICK
The battle to secure communications is intensifying. Over the last twenty years hacking has grown into a lucrative...
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) has been around for decades, helping businesses and entities in various sectors manage their...
TOP TRENDING
In a whirlwind surge, Bitcoin has shattered its previous records, soaring to a staggering nearly $73,000 (£57,000) per...
Investing in data governance tools is a strategic decision that can significantly enhance an organization’s ability to manage...
Bitcoin, the pioneer of digital assets, peaked at $63,441 on February 29, reigniting optimism among investors and sparking...
The battle to secure communications is intensifying. Over the last twenty years hacking has grown into a lucrative...
Qrator Labs, an authority in Continuous Network Availability, has released comprehensive data shedding light on the cyber landscape...
Airtel Africa has unveiled Airtel Ads, marking a historic moment as Africa’s inaugural integrated Demand-Side Platform (DSP). The...
Orange Middle East & Africa (OMEA), a major telecom player in the Middle East and Africa, has announced...
In a significant move, Airtel Africa has announced a groundbreaking expansion of its service portfolio through a strategic...
Global businesses are suffering major financial and human costs from critical IoT connectivity failures with almost two thirds...
FUTURISM
Why the DRC and Zambia are pushing for plans to set up assembly plants for electric cars and batteries
This is expected to create millions of jobs and help stabilize their local currencies against foreign ones as demand for clean mobility keeps rising in Africa
Development of quantum tech is anchored on traceable standards
The team's methodology not only corrects image distortions but also enhances the accuracy and reliability of quantum dot device fabrication.
Savannah Informatics Global Health Institute selected for AWS $60 million health equity Initiative
AWS offers its credits and customized technical expertise to selected organizations around the world that want to leverage AWS services to improve health outcomes
Quantum Tech: The double-edged sword in the fight against cybercrime
Beyond the threat from quantum computing, the applications of ‘quantum ready solutions’ are now also being targeted at end-users with long pre-existing data security vulnerabilities.
EXPLAINER: Ever heard of a quantum ERP? Here’s how it will transform businesses in 2024 Â
The quantum ERP is intelligent. It can send auto-generated messages and alerts in real time to effectively manage workflows. It is also upgrading predictive maintenance through intelligent equipment monitoring and diagnosis
Propel pioneers Deep Learning to PR with revamped platform
Propel is an emerging leader in Public Relations Management (PRM) technology and creator of Artificial Media Intelligence (AMI) with over 500 customers
Drone Space Conference: Where AI meets drones and data takes flight
As the demand for these cutting-edge technologies soars, this conference aims to foster a platform for collective progress.
4IR STARTUPS
Nigeria set to train 3 million tech talents in 4 years
According to its policy paper, the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has a goal to position Nigeria in the top 25% percentile in research globally
Huawei roots for affordable spectrum to deepen home internet access
Currently, only 9.8 million Kenyans (9 percent), mostly living in urban and semi-urban areas have access to broadband internet.
Kenya to set up five digital cities in deal with South Korea
The deal comprises a smart city master plan that will guide the development of the five digital cities, namely Lamu, Dongo Kundu, Athi River, Sagana and Naivasha.
Kenyans top global Huawei innovation contest
Huawei Kenya CEO Will Meng said the rapid evolution of technology globally requires that national education institutions expose their students to the developments so that their learning is in tandem with the pace of industry.
Safaricom discloses plan to assemble smartphones in Kenya
The Telco, however, warned the high taxes could cripple their ambitious project, which is in tandem with President William Ruto’s plan for affordable smartphones
ITU pushes for $100bn by 2026 to step up global digitalisation
The call was made during the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), observed annually to mark the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and ITU's founding in 1865.
Kenyan agro-tech startup iProcure expands to Tanzania
Launched in 2013, iProcure has built a distribution infrastructure that connects major agricultural input suppliers directly to local agro-dealers through its digital platform.
METAVERSE
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, has announced Zoho Marketing Plus- a unified platform that brings together marketing...
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has partnered with Zindi to develop solutions to important global challenges through a...
Businesses in logistics, retail and field industries are set to benefit from durable connectivity after American mobile computing...
Your data purchased using Bonga points now have a deadline. Safaricom has limited the period in which subscribers...
After identifying more than 100 data leaks with credit card information and finding over 1,000 broken verificati0n issues...
The World Economic Forum is drawing up integrated strategies for streamlining and digitization of the world’s cities. The...
It is no news that the story and adoption of Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) spread rapidly throughout Africa and...
The manufacturing’s share of gross domestic product (GDP) has for long stagnated at about 10 percent. And as...
As businesses and entities across the globe leverage digital transformation to enhance efficiency and profitability through enterprise resource...
BLOCKCHAIN
Bitcoin records a new all-time-high of $72,720
This latest ascent, catapulting past its November 2021 peak of nearly $69,000, underscores the enduring allure and relentless momentum of Bitcoin in the financial realm.
Bitcoin surges past $62,000. A new all-time-high in sight?
Nothing is for sure, of course, and cryptocurrencies remain highly speculative, but the enormous interest in spot ETFs and the upcoming halving event - which only happens every four years - can be expected to continue to fuel the current momentum which could lead Bitcoin to surpass the $69,000 mark
Scammers stole $43.7 million from gaming and metaverse platforms in 2023
The findings are pulled from the REKT Database, which identifies the most prevalent scams, affected platforms, and targeted blockchains
6 predictions for fintech in 2024
Fintech is set to undergo massive advancements in 2024
MARAMOJA offers customers 50% bonus on rides from December
The three-month campaign will cushion customers from the tough economic burden in the country
AI / BIG DATA
When should I buy a tool to help govern my data?
The decision to invest in data governance tools should be guided by an organization's specific needs, regulatory requirements, data governance maturity, and strategic objectives.
Airtel Africa and Cisco to transform business connectivity in Africa through Network-as-a-Service Solution
The solutions are designed to replace hardware-centric VPNs, load balancers, firewall appliances, and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) connections
EXPLAINER: Ever heard of a quantum ERP? Here’s how it will transform businesses in 2024 Â
The quantum ERP is intelligent. It can send auto-generated messages and alerts in real time to effectively manage workflows. It is also upgrading predictive maintenance through intelligent equipment monitoring and diagnosis
Nearly half of companies track remote workers secretly
While some companies argue that home tracking systems are necessary to ensure employee well-being and productivity, critics argue that such measures are intrusive and can lead to a culture of distrust.
Drone Space Conference: Where AI meets drones and data takes flight
As the demand for these cutting-edge technologies soars, this conference aims to foster a platform for collective progress.
6 predictions for fintech in 2024
Fintech is set to undergo massive advancements in 2024
The world needs data-driven action to enhance food security
The data shows urgent need for improvement, as well as the potential for shared learnings
CYBER SECURITY
Eastern Europe has continued to receive the notoriety of being identified as a hotbed for crime and illegal...
Tanzanian firm moved money before SVB collapsed African start-ups are waiting to see what happens after the collapse...
After identifying more than 100 data leaks with credit card information and finding over 1,000 broken verificati0n issues...
A new report by NordLocker has revealed that April is the most dangerous month of the year for...
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has acquired  Cysiv MEA, a technology firm that provides fintechs in Egypt with cloud and cyber security services....
It was an astonishing interview for recruiter Elliott Garlock. While screening candidate engineers for a crypto firm in...
Ransomware is striking at an alarming rate. Information technology research and consultancy company Gartner predicts that by 2025...
A delegation of four students from the African Leadership University (ALU) has called on US policymakers and Silicon...
Verdantix launches the Connected Portfolio Intelligence Platforms software category. Connectivity, the cloud, and the Internet of Things are...