South Africa is quickly making its 5G phone network bigger. MTN and Vodacom are the two biggest phone companies in charge of this rollout. In big towns, both companies offer fast internet and strong connections. But they don’t quite work the same way when it comes to range, speed, and availability. 5G is available At […]
Artificial intelligence is in the process of being defined as more than a technological innovation. It is in the process of being converted into a tool that builds state capacity; one that helps to build better governance, prevent crises and build long-term sustainability. The United Arab Emirates has been an early adopter in this area, […]
The fading facades of century-old buildings in a neighborhood of the Nigerian megacity of Lagos house a vibrant technology cluster that’s caught the eye of Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google. The Yaba area, home to the Yaba College of Technology and the University of Lagos, is an emerging technology ecosystem — from fewer than […]
In the past few years, the unprecedented growth of mobile financial services in sub-Saharan Africa has defied all expectations. While Kenya is often cited as a leading example of digital transformation, Ghana has recently become the fastest-growing mobile money market in Africa, with registered accounts increasing six-fold between 2012 and 2017. The country’s experience provides […]