Artificial intelligence (AI) could create a turning point for financial inclusion in Africa
April 19, 2024
By Lillian Barnard, President of Microsoft Africa. It’s difficult to imagine a time before the widespread adoption of mobile technology in Africa – particularly where financial services are concerned. For millions of unbanked people, transactions…
African Tech Ventures Invited to Apply for the Investment Showcase at the 8th Africa Tech Summit London
April 18, 2024
Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will host its eighth edition on June 7th, 2024, at the London Stock Exchange. The previously sold-out summit gathers over 300 African and international tech leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporates…
Is Cross-Play Gaming the New Normal?
April 18, 2024
Less than a decade ago, to play with your friends you would all have to be playing within the same ecosystem. That meant you were a part of the PlayStation, Xbox or PC gaming communities—especially…
Five governance strategies that can help accelerate the AI opportunity in Africa
April 18, 2024
By Akua Gyekye Over the last year and a half, the audience for AI has grown from IT experts to almost anyone with internet access. Large Language Models enable online users to interact with AI…
The role of development platforms in creating East Africa’s next-gen applications
April 18, 2024
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Demand for cloud infrastructure and services across East Africa is prompting vendors to significantly invest in the region. Recently, it was announced Oracle…
Navigating the AI revolution to advance Africa’s labour landscape
April 17, 2024
By Dr Jacki O’Neill The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread debate about its potential impact, particularly on jobs, in recent years. Africa is on the verge of a transformative era that…
OPPO Reno11F 5G Launched in Kenya Starting from Ksh 50,000
April 17, 2024
OPPO Kenya has today launched the Reno11F 5G smartphone in Kenya. This is part of the Reno11 series that the company launched in the country a few weeks back. The OPPO Reno11F 5G has a…
Pre-registration Opens for BuildHealth4Africa Hackathon With Up to Ksh 500,000 for Best Digital Healthcare Solutions
April 17, 2024
RHIPFactory Venture Studio has partnered with Qhala Kenya and Africa CDC to host the first BuildHealth4Africa Hackathon. This is a dynamic 48-hour hackathon with a prize of up to Ksh.500,000. The hackathon will be held in Nairobi from…
Microsoft and Google Top the List in Q1 2024 Phishing Attacks
April 17, 2024
Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point, has released its latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q1 2024. The ranking highlights the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their attempts to deceive…