The country of São Tomé and Príncipe, which is one of the smallest in Africa, has taken a big step towards closing its digital gap. Starlink is an internet service that uses satellites and was created by SpaceX. It has now been made available across the country. This move promises to make big changes in […]
Morning heat sits on the fields, noisy birds, a short beep on a farmer’s phone. Smart farming tips arrive, seed orders confirmed, harvest pickup set. Nigerian agritech looks practical today, not distant at all. Smart farming through tech sits in real soil. That’s how it reads here. Why Nigeria needs “smart farming” Smallholders still do […]
Samsung, the global tech giant, has introduced a lineup of five new smartphones in the Galaxy A series. These latest additions, namely the Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A05s, and Galaxy A05, offer customers a wider range of options with their impressive features. The Galaxy A25 5G provides an immersive mobile […]
Azule Energy harnesses the power of FieldTwin technology to drive The energy sector is on the cusp of a transformative phase, and Azule Energy is set to utilize the FieldTwin digital design and visualization platform to drive the development of four significant projects in West Africa. One of these projects is the Agogo Integrated West […]
The collaboration between former CNN correspondent Zain Verjee and Grammy award-winning director Matthew Miguel Cullen has yielded a groundbreaking AI-produced film, Ndoto, focused on portraying the impact of climate change in Africa. This venture transcends typical narratives, aiming to spotlight the harsh realities faced by the continent amid a changing climate. Africa’s Unprecedented Climate Challenges […]
Africa’s dynamic telecommunications sector is preparing for a prosperous 2024 as it expands its operations and diversifies its services to meet the needs of an increasingly tech-savvy customer base. Projections for the industry indicate a $2.24 billion growth in the African telecom sector between 2020 and 2024. This growth will be driven by the deployment […]
In the realm of agriculture, technology is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Small agribusinesses across Africa are experiencing a revolutionary transformation, thanks to the synergy of Agritech solutions and digital marketing. This dynamic partnership, fueled by the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) Alliances for Action under the Netherlands Trust Fund V (NTF V) program, […]
Tesla, an American multinational automotive and clean energy company owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has unveiled “Optimus Gen 2”, a new generation of its humanoid robot, which has the ability to take over repetitive tasks from humans. “Optimus Gen 2”, also known as Tesla Bot, has a similar silhouette as the Optimus Gen 1. […]
From 43% to 88%: Decoding Africa’s Mobile Penetration Surge Africa is witnessing an unprecedented surge in its mobile economy, marking a pivotal moment as the continent rapidly embraces the digital era. The transformative power of mobile connectivity is not merely reshaping lifestyles but also catalyzing economic growth across the region. The Mobile Revolution Unveiled At […]
Chinese researchers have been working on drought-tolerant rice for more than two decades and have had a significant breakthrough. They have developed a drought-tolerant rice variety to boost food production in Africa. This comes after the Shanghai Agrobiological Gene Center introduced a strain of water-saving and drought-resistance rice in Burundi and Kenya a few years […]
In a monumental stride towards sustainable financial practices, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Central Bank of Kenya have joined forces to establish a cutting-edge climate finance best practice initiative. This collaborative endeavor aims to surmount barriers inhibiting green financing and fortify the climate finance revolution within Kenya. Greening Financial Systems Programme: A Trailblazing […]
In a groundbreaking collaboration between China and Egypt, the recent launch of the MISRAT-2 satellite has not only elevated Egypt’s status in space technology but has also set a remarkable precedent for the entire African continent. The CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA), Sherif Sedky, expressed profound gratitude for China’s instrumental role in making […]
Elon Musk, the wealthiest person in the world and the owner of X (previously Twitter), aims to make Grok, a conversational generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, more politically neutral after it showed political preferences similar to those of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. After the Political Compass Test run by an X (Twitter) user, showing Grok’s […]
In a significant economic development, Kenya’s central bank has taken decisive action to stabilize its currency, the shilling, which has been facing a substantial depreciation causing economic concerns. The move involves the largest interest rate hike in over 10 years, demonstrating the seriousness of the situation and the commitment to addressing the challenges faced by […]
In a monumental leap towards sustainable urban progress, Dakar Mobility, a pioneering Senegalese firm co-owned by Meridiam and the Sovereign Strategic Investment Fund of Senegal (FONSIS), has secured a groundbreaking €135 million in funding. This historic investment, the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, will pave the way for establishing a revolutionary 100% electric […]
South Africa’s innovative smart geyser devices, seamlessly integrated into household solar systems, hold the key to tackling the nation’s energy crisis. A year-long case study by Sensor Networks reveals these cutting-edge devices can curtail residential electricity demands on Eskom, potentially slashing household bills by an impressive 80%. Drawing insights from the successful study, Sensor Networks […]
Scams are always harder to detect during the holiday season as consumers expect deep discounts at the time and are likely to believe prices that would normally seem too good to be true. On top of it, prevailing inflation may make people hungrier for discounts. Scammers love to exploit seasonal opportunities. During this time, cyberscammers […]
Payment services multinational MasterCard has completed the construction of a significant new technological infrastructure in South Africa. It encompasses the launch of new data centres, which will enable more secure and efficient processing of local transactions. The infrastructure will help drive the modernisation of South Africa’s payments industry. It closely aligns with the South African […]
Food poisoning remains a serious problem. 48 million people in the US get sick every year from a foodborne illness, while the UK records 2.4 million cases of food poisoning annually. The more the food market is being industrialised, the more will be the risk of pathogens. The human nose has roughly 400 scent receptors […]
In a dramatic change of events on Wednesday, OpenAI announced in a post on X that the recently-ousted Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman will return to lead the company, adding the “new initial board” will be chaired by Bret Taylor, a former co-CEO of Salesforce. The post appears to have brought an end to a […]