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June 19, 2020
1. Mobile Technology in Africa: Advantages and Progress The power of mobile technology ranges from more accessible online schooling to improved communication within SMS messaging. More developing nations are embracing internet services and providing communities with work and economic improvements.… Continue Reading…
June 12, 2020
1. How Africa’s tech industry can kickstart job market post-COVID In addition to technical skills to meet increased demands in any of these aforementioned areas, however, the acquisition of soft skills will also become a huge determinant of employability as… Continue Reading…
June 5, 2020
1. Is Technology Africa’s Biggest Undiscovered Gold Mine? Africa has gone a long way in its digitization journey from mobile telephony to broadband – connecting and digitizing entire sectors economies, jobs, education, healthcare, government and societies. As digital infrastructures and… Continue Reading…
May 29, 2020
1. EXTENDED: COVID-19 eHealth Innovation Essay Writing Competition Award Almost overnight, remote work has become the new norm, the mainstream. Companies, schools and other institutions around the world are encouraging their staff, students to work from home to prioritize the… Continue Reading…
May 8, 2020
1. Digitizing financial services key to Africa’s post-pandemic growth, experts say The COVID-19 pandemic highlights Africa’s need to digitize, especially in the financial services sector, to protect the continent’s primarily cash-based societies from the spread of the disease, leaders from… Continue Reading…
April 10, 2020
1. Coronavirus reveals need to bridge the digital divide The global crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has pushed us further into a digital world, and changes in behaviour are likely to have lasting effects when the economy starts… Continue Reading…
March 13, 2020
1. How IoT can help in preventing the spread of Coronavirus and other future infectious diseases The Internet of Things (IoT), a network of interconnected systems and advances in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and ubiquitous connectivity can help by… Continue Reading…
February 21, 2020
1. Africa must embrace digital infrastructure governance. PPPs can help Africa stands at a decisional threshold regarding the development of sustainable digital infrastructure. These are exactly the kind of partnerships that will help drive Africa into the digital infrastructure sector,… Continue Reading…
January 17, 2020
1. The Five Biggest Trends In Fintech For 2020 The rapidly changing technology landscape, led by the global rollout of 5G networks, will impact every component of the banking industry. 5G will open the door for exciting use cases and… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2019
This the season of joy and happiness to celebrate the Christmas holidays and to take a moment to be thankful. Today we would like to thank you for reading our digest regularly. We am grateful for the time you have… Continue Reading…
December 6, 2019
1. The Biggest Technology Trends That Will Disrupt Banking in 2020 The rapidly changing technology landscape, led by the global rollout of 5G networks, will impact every component of the banking industry. 5G will open the door for exciting use… Continue Reading…
November 15, 2019
1. Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity space In 45% of enterprises globally, the proportion of women working in IT security departments is less than that in the rest of the company’s workforce. However, of these organisations only 37% of… Continue Reading…
October 18, 2019
1. Data gaps threaten achievement of development goals in Africa Data gaps across the African continent threaten to hinder the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, according to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s first governance… Continue Reading…
September 20, 2019
1. Digital technologies are transforming African businesses, but what are the obstacles that remain? Digital technology has created new opportunities for businesses in sub-Saharan Africa to compete on a more equal footing. However, these businesses have yet to enjoy the… Continue Reading…
September 6, 2019
1. Africa’s digital boom is just getting started Africa is digitizing rapidly – but this trend has been hidden from the view of many global investors and executives. For example, Africa already has 122 million active users of mobile financial… Continue Reading…
August 23, 2019
1. Smart cities, IoT and low orbit satellites will revolutionize Africa’s business environment over the next 10 years (Gartner) Smart city frameworks, IOT and low earth orbit satellite systems – the technologies Gartner says will have a transformational impact on… Continue Reading…
August 9, 2019
1. Africa aims to get more girls to embrace STEM Education officials from selected Anglophone countries in Africa are meeting in the Rwandan capital Kigali to explore ways to get more girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and… Continue Reading…
July 26, 2019
1. GII2019 Report: Innovation is blossoming around the world” despite an economic slowdown The Global Innovation Index 2019 released by the U.N. intellectual property agency, one of its co-sponsors, says “innovation is blossoming around the world” despite an economic slowdown,… Continue Reading…
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