DCA Digital Digest: How severe is Africa’s brain drain?

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 of this brain drain are wide-ranging and complex, and depend upon the African country.

2. DDoS and Web Attack Trends and Research

2017 saw a significant increase in both DDoS and web application attacks, with cyber criminals using attack vectors both old and new to wreak havoc and disrupt business. With mobile devices and the Internet of Things serving as broad new attack surfaces, and with serious vulnerabilities like Spectre and Meltdown being continually discovered, what can enterprises do to protect their customers and their businesses?
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3. Megacities cannot handle data demand without supportive policies

A new report published by GSMA indicates that megacities cannot handle data demand without supportive policies for affordable and timely deployment of next-generation mobile networks.The report examines the ability of mobile networks to meet the exploding demand for mobile data in the world’s largest and densest cities.
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4. The Workforce of Tomorrow: African Schools Add Soft-Skills Training

Traditionally, secondary schools in Africa have emphasized academic subjects like math and grammar, but there’s a new trend emerging. Schools are incorporating curriculum to teach what are known as soft skills to help students succeed in the job market, and in life.
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