Accra, Ghana, January 31, 2019// – Child Online Africa, a leading child centred NGO and Safer Internet Day Africa (SID Africa) partners announced that Safer Internet Day 2019 (#SID2019) will be celebrated in Ghana and other 11 African countries on Tuesday 5 February 2019.
Category: Technology
Reinventing Telco Networks: Five Elements of Successful Transformation
January 30, 2019//-For telcos to keep and grow market share, the network division needs a makeover that lets it shed its cost-center past to become a leading function that influences the digital and analytics metamorphosis of the core.
Nigerian Internet Firm Widens the Access Net
January 29, 2019//-The hype surrounding Africa’s technology sector was already gathering pace by 2012. Soon-to-be online marketplace giant Jumia had launched, the iHub technology space in Nairobi was becoming internationally known and internet penetration hit 15%.
Ghana to Host 8th Edition of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards
January 28, 2019//-Ghana is gearing up to host the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards for the second time since the competition’s inception in 2011.
#BringbackourTaadiGirls: Keep Your Online Profiles Secret
Accra, Ghana, January 25, 2019//-The Internet is increasingly becoming a dangerous place for children and young people whose online profiles often attract sexual predators, scammers and pedophiles, a reason for which Child Online Africa-(COA) promotes child protection, child wellbeing and digital literacy.
Check Point Software Acquires Israeli Startup
January 24, 2019//-Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd, a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, has acquired ForceNock Security Ltd of Tel Aviv, Israel.
Uganda Deports Another MTN Executive
January 24, 2019//-Uganda has deported another telecom provider MTN’s executive, an Italian national, accused of inciting violence.
Andela Secures $100M to Power the Future of Work
Lagos, Nigeria. January 23, 2019/– Andela, the company building distributed engineering teams with Africa’s top software developers, today announced the completion of a $100M Series D funding.
African Innovators Show Class at Zayed Sustainability Prize
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 23, 2019/ — African innovators excelled at this year’s Zayed Sustainability Prize annual awards, by winning three out of five categories including Energy, Food and Global High Schools.
MTN Ghana: Nominations for MTN Heroes of Change Season 5 Not Over
Accra, Ghana, January 23, 2019//-MTN Ghana Foundation has extended the submission of nominations for MTN Heroes of Change Season 5 to 25th January, 2019.