Tech Updates – Africa Guardian

Broadband Africa Forum 2024: Driving F5.5G and All-Optical Connectivity Across Africa

November 13, 2024

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Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Cape Town, AfricaTech Festival – The 2024 Africa Broadband Forum (BBAF 2024) convened successfully in Cape Town under the theme “F5.5G Accelerating All-Optical Connectivity in Africa.” The forum brought together over 150 experts and industry leaders from international organizations, government bodies, and telecom operators to discuss advancing fibre broadband infrastructure and policy in Africa….

Unlocking Africa’s Digital Potential: Addressing Challenges and Paving the Way Forward

August 21, 2024

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By Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian As Africa steps into the digital era, the expansion of data centres (DCs) is pivotal to its technological progress. These centres are crucial for sustaining global commerce and connectivity, facilitating cloud services, e-commerce, and seamless communication. However, several obstacles hinder their growth, and addressing these challenges strategically is vital for accelerating Africa’s digital…

Gates Foundation Allocates $30 Million Towards Advancing AI In Africa

October 11, 2023

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The investment is the foundation’s latest effort to bring the benefits of AI to low- and middle-income countries. On Tuesday, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a $30 million investment in a new AI platform in Africa that it says will aid scientists in developing solutions for healthcare and social issues across the continent. The foundation hopes the…

Africa Mobile Broadband Summit 2023: Powering Digital Africa

October 9, 2023

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Huawei and GSMA Intelligence held the Africa Mobile Broadband Summit 2023 in Dubai today. The event brought together African telecom regulators, industry organizations, carriers, think tanks, and industry partners to discuss a wide range of topics, including expanding mobile coverage, increasing 4G uptake, and managing the region’s evolution towards 5G. Li Peng, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President and President…

Two Kenyan health startups picked for Google AI Growth Academy

September 27, 2023

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Two Kenyan health startups have been selected by Google for a three-month Growth Academy that infuses artificial intelligence (AI) for development in the healthcare industry. The companies, Zuri Health and iZola Limited will be among 30 others selected globally and part of the five selected in Africa for the hybrid program whose aim is to support promising startups that…

Huawei announces $430 mln 5-year investment plan for North Africa

September 26, 2023

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The Chinese company Huawei Technologies announced its $430 million five-year investment plan, named “Intelligent Future,” for boosting smart transformation in North Africa, according to President of Huawei Northern Africa Terry He. The plan allocates $200 million for building the company’s first cloud center in North Africa, which will provide over 200 cloud computing services. Intelligent Future will also invest $200 million…

Africa sets the foundation for an electric vehicle future

September 22, 2023

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Emobility refers to electric vehicles, ideally powered by renewable energy sources Numerous South Africans facing daily challenges commuting to their workplaces via minibus taxis or cars on crowded highways might have difficulty accepting that an electric mobility revolution is on the horizon. However, several factors are pointing in that direction. Emobility refers to electric vehicles, ideally powered by renewable…

Africa’s AI Future Hinges on Reliable Power Supply and Collaboration

September 22, 2023

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Story by Brenda Kanana In a significant address at the 11th Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition, the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, shared key perspectives on Africa’s journey towards leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). Avoiding any detractions, Professor Danbatta highlighted the pivotal role of power supply, collaboration, and…

Africa’s Data Pioneer: Terragon’s ‘Adrenaline’ Shaping Telco-Driven Advertising Evolution

August 25, 2023

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In the ever-changing realm of digital innovation, Africa’s prominent Data and Marketing Technology company, Terragon, has taken center stage in reshaping the advertising landscape. With a visionary approach that preempted the transformation of consumer data utilization, Terragon’s groundbreaking mobile advertising solution, ‘Adrenaline’, continues to set the precedent for privacy-driven marketing strategies within the African telco industry. Unveiling Adrenaline at…

Tech blitz busts cyber syndicates in Africa

August 21, 2023

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SOME 14 perpetrators have been arrested and network infrastructure, linked to financial losses of more than US$40 million, identified following a continental partnership between Kaspersky and the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL). Kaspersky, the global cyber security and digital privacy company, has supported INTERPOL with threat intelligence data in its Africa Cyber Surge II operation, which enabled investigators to…

Africa Internet Summit 2023 headed to Johannesburg

August 21, 2023

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JOHANNESBURG has been confirmed as the host of the Africa Internet Summit 2023 (AIS 23) to be held in September. The South African city will host the event from the 26th to 30th. AIS, one of the continent’s leading African and global internet industry gatherings, will take place at the Indaba Hotel. The summit promises to bring together hundreds…

Flapmax Partners Intel: Driving AI Innovation in Africa

August 1, 2023

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Flapmax, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Intel, a global technology leader. The main objective of this alliance is to drive AI innovation and foster economic empowerment in Africa. Empowering Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets Through their collaborative efforts, they intend to provide technology access, training, mentorship, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs in…

Natural gas vehicles slowly gaining traction in Africa

July 30, 2023

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By bird story agency Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa thanks to supportive policies, infrastructure development and heightened investor appeal. Several African nations are taking advantage of their ample natural gas reserves to introduce gas-powered four-wheel vehicles to the roads. Nigeria, with substantial natural gas reserves, has approved the widespread use of vehicles powered by compressed…

SA ‘years away’ from sending astronauts to space – SANSA

July 25, 2023

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The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has refuted reports that South Africa is preparing to send two astronauts to the International Space Station. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency said there is no truth to the claim that South Africa plans to send two astronauts to the International Space Station within two years. The reports came…

WhatsApp now finally lets you edit messages after sending

May 23, 2023

WhatsApp is now giving users the option to rewrite messages and fix mistakes, albeit only for a short time after hitting send. “You can now edit your WhatsApp messages up to 15 mins after they’re sent,” Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of WhatsApp parent company Meta, said in a Facebook post on Monday. To edit a message, you can now long-press…