Johannesburg, South Africa// — In 2023, there have been so many layoffs in the technology industry that TechCrunch (https://apo-opa.info/3JozWLm) labelled it a “reckoning” in its extensive list released late April.
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Bill Gates Shares Optimism about Nigeria’s Future
Lagos, Nigeria//- At a forum with students and young innovators from Nigeria and across Africa, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, discussed how science and innovation can accelerate positive change and contribute to a brighter future for Africa.
Paper: Cybersecurity Efforts in Africa Need a Massive Boost
Johannesburg, South Africa// — A white paper published this month has called for a comprehensive and forward-looking agenda for the continent’s approach to cyber-security.
Senegal’s Internet Shutdowns Are Another Sign of a Democracy in Peril
Protestors gather in Madrid to demand justice and democracy in Senegal. Photo by Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty Images Jeff Conroy-Krutz, Michigan State University Senegal’s government began blocking several digital platforms – including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram and YouTube – in certain areas on 1 June. Days later, it extended the disruptions to all mobile […]
21 Days of Y’ello Care: MTN Ghana Empowers Hairdressers & Beauticians
Accra, Ghana//-Staff volunteers of MTN Ghana today empowered members of the Ghana Hairdressers & Beauticians Association (GHABA) with social media, digital, and customer care skills to enhance their businesses.
India, Nigeria, Turkey Threatened Twitter Shutdown
India, Nigeria and Turkey had threatened to shut Twitter down unless it complied with orders to restrict accounts, co-founder Jack Dorsey has alleged.
Innovative Tech Can Help Curb Child Labour in Agriculture
Rome, Italy// — With agriculture accounting for the bulk of child labour globally and the numbers involved growing, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is stepping up its work with partners on eliminating child labour in key sectors including cocoa, cotton, coffee.
Unleashing the Power of Telecoms in Ethiopia: Winning Strategies for New Entrants
Ethiopia, one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, is becoming a promising destination for telecom firms looking to expand their business operations. With a population of over 100 million and a growing demand for telecommunications services, the country is attracting an increasing number of new entrants into its telecom industry; however, entering a new market […]
Mobile Film Festival Africa Unveils its 2023 Winners in Rabat
Rabat, Morocco// — The Mobile Film Festival Africa unveiled the winners of its 2023 edition at a prize ceremony held on Thursday June 8 at the Renaissance cinema in Rabat, an event part of the “Rabat, African Capital of Culture” program celebrations.
Cyberattacks on Major Organisations Highlight AI and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
The cyber landscape continues to evolve as major organizations like British Airways, Boots, and the BBC face the aftermath of a crippling cyber attack.