Modern-day society relies intrinsically on automated systems and artificial intelligence. It is embedded into our daily routines and shows no signs of slowing, in fact use of robotic and automated assistance is ever-increasing.
Category: Technology
BBC World Service Launches Match of the Day Africa: Top 10
Four-time African Footballer of the Year, Yaya Touré, Africa Cup of Nations winner, Efan Ekoku, and former D.R. Congo captain, Gabriel Zakuani, debate all things African football in a new podcast from the BBC World Service, Match of The Day Africa: Top 10.
Google’s First Africa Director, Dr Juliet Ehimuan Bows Out
Lagos, Nigeria//– Dr. Juliet Ehimuan, one of the most prominent African women in tech and an instrumental leader in Google’s regional growth, has announced her departure from the company.
Digital Tech a Game Changer for Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa// — Digital technologies and connectivity hold the key to unlocking the true potential of Africa’s young people.
Over a Fifth of the World’s Internet Users Now Own a Smartwatch
Smartwatches are revolutionizing the tech industry and taking the world by storm, as more and more people are ditching their traditional timepieces in favor of this multifunctional device that does everything from fitness tracking to answering calls.
8 Most Cyber Secure African Countries for Business in 2023
Recent research has shown that 68% of high-revenue growth companies have embraced a hybrid model worldwide. With businesses enjoying remote or hybrid working, benefits including reduced maintenance costs, improved flexibility and extended talent pool, cyber security awareness has become more critical than ever.
In the Past Year, American Senior Citizens Lost Over $1 Billion to Crypto Scams
Last year, the FBI reported that American Senior Citizens lost over $1 billion US dollars to crypto scams. The figure is a troubling 78% increase on 2021’s figure and a jaw-dropping 95% increase on 2020’s $55,056,091 loss.
Twitter’s Brand Value Falls 32% to $3.9 Billion and Brand Strength Sinks 11-points
Elon Musk’s tenure as CEO at Twitter (brand value down 32% to USD3.9 billion) sees the brand drop 8 positions in the Brand Finance Media 50 ranking this year.
Losses from Online Payment Fraud to Exceed $362B Globally Over Next 5 Years, as eCommerce Growth in Emerging Markets Accelerates Fraud
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in payment markets, forecasts that merchant losses from online payment fraud will exceed $362 billion globally between 2023 to 2028, with losses of $91 billion alone in 2028.
Ghana: MobileMoney Limited Receives GSMA Mobile Money Certification
Accra, Ghana MobileMoney Limited (MML), a subsidiary of MTN Ghana has successfully achieved the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Mobile Money (MoMo) certification.