OpenAI has unexpectedly terminated its Sora video creation initiative. Disney’s $1 billion proposed deal with OpenAI, which would have allowed them to license over 200 characters owned by Disney for use in their AI-generated short films is now on hold as Sora was never truly operational because there was no money involved between the two […]
MaraPhone smartphones are available at the brand’s official online store. This is the safest place to check for current availability and prices. The brand has also advertised its website for online purchases, making the official store the primary source for buying directly from the company. If you compare offers, always confirm that the seller is […]
Kenya’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Joe Mucheru, says use of technology spiked because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, “we are working with the internet providers to ensure young people are protected,” the Minister told the press during Sunday’s coronavirus daily press briefing by the Health Ministry. We […]
Rwanda’s Minister of Technology and Innovation Paula Ingabire advanced on Wednesday that the Rwandan Space Agency must start operating in July this year. According to the minister, the agency will support forecasting and planning in agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster preparedness, as well as urban planning through the use of satellite data and Earth observation images. […]
Farmers and miners in Ivory Coast are embracing the use of drones for light work. Until recently, stock checks and growth reports are done on foot. But now, this is done in record time. Thanks to these equipment manufactured by Ivory Coast drone. “With a drone today we can calculate the stockpile of gravel that’s […]
For delivery man Sisay Alebachew, the difference between a good and bad day depends on Ethio Telecom, Ethiopia’s monopoly telecoms provider. When the internet is down or too slow to use, customers struggle to place orders on the website of Deliver Addis, Sisay’s e-commerce employer, meaning he has little to do. Other times, when the […]
Vivo smartphone made its debut to the Kenyan market a year ago and through them leveraging on innovation and quality of products to offer to customer satisfaction, they have unveiled new smartphones. The Vivo 17 pro is their latest device in the market with a total of six cameras. It is competing with the likes […]
African scientists, engineers and innovators have turned to homegrown solutions to prepare for the worst case scenario amid the COVID-19 pandemic disruption – which at a point brought much of the world to its knees. By the time the virus hit Africa, where cases have risen slowly, images of overwhelmed hospitals and stories of health […]
The government of Rwanda has deployed five high-tech robots in its fight against the novel Coronavirus. The robots will help with the screening of COVID-19 patients and also reduce contact with health workers. On Tuesday, the robots were launched by the country’s Ministry of Health at the Kanyinya Covid-19 Treatment Centre in Kigali. The robots […]
Facebook’s algorithms for detecting hate speech are hard at work as it flagged almost 90 percent of the hate speech it removed in the first quarter. The question that needs to be asked is how accurate are the numbers? Facebook’s latest quarterly report says the company removed 9.6 million pieces of content it deemed hate […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has maintained that it has not issued 5G license to any operator in the country. The Commission in a statement on Monday signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Henry Nkemadu was reacting to a statement making rounds in the social media sites that the Nigerian Telecoms industry is […]
What was scheduled to take place at the end of March 2020 finally happened in April. Toyota South Africa launched its new Corolla sedan, albeit virtually, under strict lockdown measures. The virtual conference, hosted by the automaker’s marketing and PR teams, was centered around the new car’s arrival and how it would impact the market […]
Facebook (Facebook.com) is expanding its Coronavirus Information Center to 24 more countries in Africa as part of its ongoing commitment to empowering people around the world with timely and accurate news from trusted health authorities. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Center is featured at the top of News Feed and provides a central place for people […]
Despite the spread of coronavirus pandemic and its negative impact on Nigeria’s economy, electricity losses due to lack of distribution infrastructure have dropped by 34 percent. A compilation of data obtained by Vanguard from the Advisory Power Team, office of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, indicated that the nation recorded 51,398.4 Megawatts, MW, as losses in […]
“Necessity is the mother of inventions,” even amid the global misery of the COVID-19 pandemic. Across Africa, local engineers are doing their best to boost containment efforts especially in the area of production of ventilators, a key health-saving resource for persons with acute coronavirus. In Cameroon’s Bafoussam, the chief regional city in the western part […]
With millions of people around the world impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, national lockdowns have affected how businesses operate, with major disruptions in productivity and supply chains. The impact of COVID-19 has resulted in the growing need for remote interactions, as more companies and educational institutions move to virtual workspaces, which have seen workplace […]
This year’s Africa Energy Forum (aef) (www.Africa-Energy-Forum.com) has been rescheduled to take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 20-22 October 2020. Previously due to take place in July, the move comes in the interests of all attendees’ safety after monitoring the COVID-19 situation and its impact on global economies. The Forum, organised by EnergyNet, brings […]
Ethiopia’s government vowed to continue work on a massive dam that’s stoked tensions with Egypt, even as the Horn of Africa nation contends with the growing spread of the coronavirus. Completing what would be Africa’s largest hydropower reservoir, filling it and producing electricity is a top priority for Ethiopia, State Minister for Finance Eyob Tekalign […]
WildEarth, an innovative daily live stream, provides viewers with an interactive view of an African game reserve experience in the comfort of one’s home. Hosted by experienced guides, viewers get the chance to ask questions about what is happening on screen. A vehicle stands in the background, live streaming the scene for thousands of people […]
An Information and Communication Technology expert, Mr. Jide Awe, on Sunday described rumours linking coronavirus to the roll-out of 5G technology as baseless conspiracy theory and misinformation. According to Awe, the belief in such conspiracy theory derived from a deadly mix of ignorance, unsubstantiated evidence, and zeal. He, however, noted that there had always been […]