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How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of SDGs
WEB6 hours ago · While much remains to be done globally in accelerating progress against the SDGs, Africa, as a continent rich with potential; is starting to embrace the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) that will help it achieve the SDGs. To bolster these fledgling efforts, two things are needed: collaboration between stakeholders, and ...
The future of cyber security in Africa
WEB3 hours ago · Africa’s high cyber risk profile. With African countries at various stages of implementing digital transformation initiatives, the continent has become a fertile hunting ground for increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals. With the number of internet users in Africa expected to reach 1.1 billion by 2029, cyber security has never been more ...
Security - ITWeb Africa
WEBFive essential cyber security actions to take if you operate in Africa. For African companies, the Malabo Convention presents challenges and opportunities, according to Kevin Wotshela, Managing Director of Magix. Kevin Wotshela.
South Africa’s $11m EPF Tech Fund expands into Africa - ITWeb …
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Govender said the EPF Tech Fund, which currently has $11 million (R200m) to fund new entrepreneurs, is raising an additional $4.2 million (R80m) to invest in students and graduates building technology solutions that could have a significant impact. The fund's expansion will be welcome news, as a lack of funding is one of the most significant ...
Malawi targets 80% internet connectivity by 2025 - ITWeb Africa
WEBMar 8, 2021 · Malawi’s government aims to increase network access for internet usage to 80% of the population from the current level of 14%, and device ownership from 51% to 80% by 2026. This is according to the Malawi Digital Economy strategy (2021-2026), prepared by the National Planning Commission (NPC). Authorities said access to …
Why fixed wireless access can bridge Africa’s digital divide
WEBAfrica , 04 Aug 2021. Bridging the digital divide needs a holistic approach that encompasses various considerations from right technology to an enabling environment. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is identified as a strong proposition to narrow the digital gap. That was the message from a panel session at the recent 6th Sub-Sahara Spectrum ...
Ivorian Daba Finance wins 2024 Ecobank Fintech challenge
WEB5 hours ago · By Staff Writer. Ivory Coast , 30 Sep 2024. Ivorian fintech, Daba Finance crowned 2024 Ecobank Fintech challenge winner. Daba Finance, an Ivorian fintech, was named the overall winner of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024. Twelve fintech start-ups battled for the $50,000 prize by pitching their solutions to a panel of five judges.
Connectivity in South Africa: the numbers you need to know
WEBJul 13, 2021 · The GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index ranks countries’ connectivity according to their infrastructure, affordability, consumer readiness, and content and services. Although the index categorises South Africa as a ‘transitioner’ country, our score of 60.1 out of 100 on the index makes us a mobile connectivity leader in Africa.
Airtel Africa in it to win it says CTO
WEBMar 31, 2021 · In Nigeria, Airtel’s largest market, the company has 21 000 handsets that are 5G ready in a market comprising a 30-40 million customer network. “So we can quickly see it is not making sense now to address the market with 5G.”. Fixed wireless access represents a very strong use case for 5G in Africa, he added. “I believe that 5G will ...