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June 22, 2018
1. The problem with simply growing more tech hubs in Africa More than 130 new hubs have opened in Africa over the last two years, and there are still not enough. Many hubs get financial and technical support from foundations… Continue Reading…
June 8, 2018
1. Africa Could See the World’s Fastest Blockchain Growth When we think about Africa, our minds often flood with images of hunger, hardship, disease, natural disasters, and maybe even civil war. We don’t often consider the strength of its people… Continue Reading…
June 1, 2018
1. How Africa can drive youth entrepreneurship through Tech On the side-lines of the ongoing 2018 Annual Meetings of AfDB, Founder and CEO of Rwandan Tech Solutions Provider, DMM.HEHE, Clarisse Iribagiza, spoke to CNBC Africa on how Africa can drive… Continue Reading…
May 25, 2018
1. Banks take on telcos for mobile banking domination Banks are competing heavily with telcos for the dominance of the future of mobile banking: with only 34% of Africans holding a bank account, mobile operators are currently leading the pack… Continue Reading…
May 18, 2018
1. Android malware beats Google, returns to Play Store with just a name change Google has recently acted tough to rid its app store of malware, however it’s apparent there’s still some work to do. Symantec recently discovered seven previously… Continue Reading…
May 11, 2018
1. Africa’s mobile-readiness remains a stumbling block For mobile to truly deliver the competitive advantage it is capable of, it needs to be embraced and seen as a powerful disruptor that can work seamlessly to meet business requirements. READ ON>> 2.… Continue Reading…
May 4, 2018
1. Can Solar Power Drive Bitcoin Mining in Africa? For many, cryptocurrency mining is providing a big leap forward. Communities have sprouted up across the region. But with global bitcoin mining using more power than most African countries (only South Africa,… Continue Reading…
April 27, 2018
1. How Africans Can Thrive in the Age of Disruption Today, African businesses are being shaped by the disruptive forces that are impacting collective global markets. Just one example is speed of the current advancements in technology – such as… Continue Reading…
April 26, 2018
Message From the Founder of Miss.Africa Every year the ICT Girls Day reminds us that empowering women and girls and achieving gender equality is crucial to creating inclusive, open and prosperous societies. Hence, ICT is a tool through which gender… Continue Reading…
April 20, 2018
1. Why Smartphones Will Become Extinct by 2025 By 2025, voicebots will become so prevalent, so powerful, and so useful in all areas of business and our personal lives that we won’t need smartphones anymore. READ ON>> 2. GDPR: Time for… Continue Reading…
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…
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