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April 3, 2018
1. AI ‘poses less risk to jobs than feared’ say ECD Fewer people’s jobs are likely to be destroyed by AI (artificial intelligence) and robots than has been suggested by a much-cited study, an OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and… Continue Reading…
March 30, 2018
1. What the World’s Governments Are Saying About Cryptocurrencies Getting your head around cryptocurrencies was hard enough before governments got involved. But now that policy makers around the world are drawing up fresh regulations on everything from exchanges to initial… Continue Reading…
March 23, 2018
1. The slow creep of internet shutdowns In Xinjiang, China, internet access was cut off for 10 months in the wake of violent riots in 2009. Two years later, the regime of Hosni Mubarak cut off internet access in Egypt… Continue Reading…
March 16, 2018
1. Automation on the back of digitalisation is this year’s biggest trend The biggest trend in enterprise software in 2018 is automation, due to digitalisation, and it’s causing some difficulty for enterprises that haven’t perceived of a world where software,… Continue Reading…
March 9, 2018
1. CiSCO Study reveals Security leaders rely on and invest in automation, Machine Learning & AI to fight threats Findings show 39 percent of organizations are reliant on automation, 34 percent are reliant on machine learning, 32 percent are highly… Continue Reading…
March 8, 2018
“Since my early high-tech startups, I have always aspired and set up programs to allow girls to participate in the digital economy. I figure if girls see other women in leadership positions, they will always have the courage to try.” – Sophia… Continue Reading…
March 2, 2018
1. Digital credit scoring is paving the way to more affordable microloans in East Africa More than 2.5 billion people around the world – many of them in Africa – lack formal identification that enables them to access financial and… Continue Reading…
February 23, 2018
1. How severe is Africa’s brain drain? Losing your doctors, engineers, professors and other skilled professionals can be detrimental to your country. Brain drain is a topic with which many countries deal.Africa is no exception. The push and pull factors… Continue Reading…
February 16, 2018
1. The AI Invasion is Coming to Africa (and It’s a Good Thing) Across the continent, from Ghana to Zimbabwe, this technology has the potential to bring myriad positive changes in sectors such as health care and finance, bridging the… Continue Reading…
February 9, 2018
Earlier this month, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) annual meeting closed without resolving important issues regarding privacy rights and domain registration in the European Union. READ ON>> 2. What’s next for SpaceX after its successful Falcon Heavy… Continue Reading…
January 26, 2018
1. Data-stealing spyware traced to Lebanon A security bug that has infected thousands of smartphones has been uncovered by campaign group the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). Working with mobile security firm Lookout, researchers discovered that malware in fake messaging designed… Continue Reading…
January 19, 2018
1. Harvard Study Shows Why Big Telecom Is Terrified of Community-Run Broadband A new study out of Harvard once again makes it clear why incumbent ISPs like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T are so terrified by the idea of communities building… Continue Reading…
January 12, 2018
1. Five African tech trends to watch in 2018 The BBC’s Clare Spencer picks five African tech trends to look out for in 2018. The Include Land registry you can’t tamper with, Mobile Money, Getting things delivered by drone READ… Continue Reading…
January 5, 2018
The Internet penetration in Kenya is now estimated at 112.7 per cent with the number of Kenyans accessing and using the Internet on the rise, the latest sector statistics by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) show. READ ON>> 2. How… Continue Reading…
December 22, 2017
1. Hundreds of HP laptop models found to have hidden keylogging software A security researcher has revealed that some HP laptops have hidden software which can log everything typed on its keypads. More than 460 models have been affected, dating… Continue Reading…
December 14, 2017
Women in Tech Africa By ITU News Miss.Africa Digital, a Pan-African programme to promote digital skills for women across the continent, has been named as a finalist for the Equals in Tech Awards, which take place in Geneva, Switzerland next… Continue Reading…
December 8, 2017
1. Bitcoin Bubble Burst will warn you if the bitcoin dream is about to crash down Bitcoin Bubble Burst lets you you focus on other things, while it watches for major price changes and news events that could affect prices… Continue Reading…
December 1, 2017
A recent report by Internet Society says a focus on building the internet sector in Africa is critical for development, but will have an ultimately limited impact on the size of the economy. They argue, however, that improved efficiencies from… Continue Reading…
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