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Harnessing Africa’s Cultural Richness for Global Creative Impact

November 19, 2024
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| OpEd

Africa: Our Distinctiveness is Our Superpower OP|ED Africa’s business landscape is far from predictable, but the opportunities for growth are vast for those who approach the challenges with creativity and resourcefulness. Beyond the continent’s hurdles lies a wealth of inspiration—an expanding consumer base, abundant resources, a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, and an ever-evolving culture of innovation. The challenge for businesses,…

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Marrakech to Host 3rd Africa Business Forum: Spotlight on AI-Driven Growth

November 17, 2024
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| Africa, TechBusiness

By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Marrakech is set to host the 3rd edition of the Africa Business Forum 2024 on November 16-17, providing a platform for collaboration among Africa, Qatar, and global partners. Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch will preside over the event, with Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, President of Years of Culture, representing Qatar….

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Mudavadi Calls for Strategic Expansion of Africa’s Regional and International Trade

August 25, 2024
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| International News

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Kenya has expressed gratitude for Japan’s ongoing support in Africa’s infrastructure development and its partnership in advancing socio-economic activities across the continent. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi praised Japan’s sustained collaboration with Africa, particularly in crucial areas such as health, education, trade, investment, and climate change. He emphasized the importance of identifying areas…

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Q&A: AI sifts Africa’s natural remedies for drug discovery

August 24, 2024
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| Lifestyle

Artificial intelligence (AI) and traditional medicine may seem like strange bedfellows but African researchers are harnessing both to advance drug discovery on the continent. Fidele Ntie-Kang, an associate professor of pharmaceutical chemistry at the University of Buea, Cameroon, is spearheading attempts to develop new medicines from Africa’s abundant natural biodiversity, using AI to screen hundreds of natural compounds In…

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Nairobi To Host Africa Smart Sustainable Cities Investment Summit

August 22, 2024
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Over one thousand delegates are slated to attend the Africa Smart and Sustainable Cities Investment Summit 2024 in Kenya’s capital Nairobi next month. With a total of 99 speakers drawn from over 30 countries, the summit (25-27 September) is also expected to attract about 30 exhibitors and more than 18 ministers and mayors according to organisers. It should be…

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Gates Foundation Allocates $30 Million Towards Advancing AI In Africa

October 11, 2023
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| News, Tech Updates

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…

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3 crucial artificial intelligence insights for business

September 28, 2023
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| News, Tech Insights

Some food for thought for businesses looking into adopting AI in their operations. The business world is in the midst of a massive technological revolution, driven by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, machine learning, and more. Workers around the world are experiencing the effects of these shifts firsthand, with increasing demands on their creative abilities and time while…

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Flapmax Partners Intel: Driving AI Innovation in Africa

August 1, 2023
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| Tech Updates, TechBusiness

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…

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Embracing Tech Innovation While Prioritizing Cybersecurity In A Post-Pandemic Digital Era

May 2, 2023
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| TechBusiness

The rapid development of digital technology since the turn of the century has fundamentally changed the way business and society operates and interacts. In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic not only drove acute systemic changes in consumer and business behaviors, it also presented a boon for the uptake of digital transformation across the globe, skyrocketing the rate of adoption…

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Sony launches unit to undertake disruptive research in sensing, AI and digital virtual spaces

April 6, 2023
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| News Update, TechBusiness

Sony Group Corporation has announced the establishment of Sony Research Inc., as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation with the mission to “pioneer the future of creation.” As communicated at the R&D Strategy Briefing in December 2022, Sony Research will undertake research and development of unprecedented disruptive technologies that aims to empower creators around the world to…

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