The low-cost solutions of healthcare in Africa are transforming the way millions of people can receive the necessary medical care even with low resources and infrastructure shortages. Governments, startups, NGOs, and other players are all across the continent developing technology, community-based care, and innovative financing to save money and make it better. These solutions are […]
Nairobi: Across Africa, design desks keep getting the same request: remove background in Photoshop, then deliver a cut-out for posters, catalogues, and social tiles. Retail teams push product images daily. Newsrooms need thumbnails quickly. Community campaigns need a subject that stands out. It sounds simple, still edges expose every mistake. A transparent background PNG is […]
The panel, comprised of heads of antitrust agencies from various African countries, engaged in discussions surrounding crucial topics related to antitrust regulation. The challenge of regulating global digital monopolies, as well as the role of antitrust in safeguarding global food and human security were among the key issues that were addressed. Additionally, the panel focused on promoting equitable participation of […]
When we did that assessment, about two years ago, we found that if we were going to have a digital transformation of the country, we were only 45% ready. The next pillar we assessed was digital financial inclusion where we were at almost 70%. In digital literacy and skills, were at 34% while for the digital infrastructure pillar, we were at 54%. On […]
LinkedIn, the leading professional networking site, is reportedly developing an AI coach to assist job seekers throughout the job application process. The tool, called “AI Coach,” aims to make the job search more efficient and effective by helping users find and apply for jobs, upskill themselves, and expand their professional network. The information of the […]
Threads app, an American social media application and social networking service owned and operated by Meta Platforms, has introduced a new feature called ‘Following’ tab just like the micro-blogging site Twitter. Threads’ ‘Following’ tab will help users see posts from people they follow in chronological order. Threads, Elon Musk’s Twitter rival, is available for both Android […]
Apple, the world’s largest technology company by revenue, has tested its ChatGPT rival generative AI-based app among its employees. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gunman, the new Apple’s AI offering is helping employees for internal work. Apple has pushed for its AI offering ready by next year. The app can summarize text and […]
Telkom, a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, has won a court case against Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa. Last year, the president issued Proclamation 49, giving the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by Telkom company and some of its employees. The allegations were about some […]
Satya Nadella, an Indian-American business executive who is the executive chairman and CEO of Microsoft, has joined the Threads app, which is known as the “Twitter killer” app. After joining the Threads app, Satya Nadella announced an AI partnership with Meta. He wrote on Threads, “What a great day to join Threads! We are thrilled […]
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), one of the main UN organs charged with ensuring international peace and security, is set to hold its first formal discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) this week in New York, the most populous city in the United States. Reportedly, Britain will talk about AI’s impact on global peace and […]
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Inc.; the owner and CTO of Twitter; the founder of the Boring Company; the co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI; and the president of the philanthropic Musk Foundation, launched his artificial intelligence startup xAI on Wednesday. AI firm xAI will be led by tech billionaire Elon Musk. The […]
On July 10, 2023, a significant global outage affected several popular social media apps owned by Meta, the parent company of Facebook. The outage lasted for approximately six hours, starting at around 10:45 AM PST and lasting until 4:45 PM PST. The affected services included Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, impacting users worldwide. The outage […]
The world’s first robot-human press conference took place in Geneva, the second-most populous city in Switzerland, on Friday. Nine AI-enabled humanoid robots talked about various topics. AI robots were asked questions at the AI For Good United Nations summit. They were asked if they would rebel against humans. They said that they had no intention […]
In today’s digital age, the potential of technology to transform education is evident more than ever, and one region where this transformation holds immense promise is Africa. The continent with its growing youth population and increasing access to the internet, stands to benefit significantly from the adoption of educational technology – edtech. Access to quality […]
Twitter has implemented a new measure that requires users to create an account in order to view tweets on its web platform. This action was taken in response to what Twitter owner Elon Musk referred to as “extreme levels of data scraping,” where large amounts of data were being taken from the platform. Musk claims […]
Bluesky, a tech startup with the aim of developing a decentralized social network protocol and an associated social networking service, backed by Jack Dorsey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Square and a co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has introduced some proposals for new moderation and safety tooling. The tech startup, which is Twitter’s […]
Paris’ largest tech show, Vivatech, has commenced in France for the seventh consecutive year. Over 2,500 exhibitors are set to showcase their latest innovations from June 14th to 17th. The event is aimed at transforming tomorrow’s world. Vivatech has emerged as a significant event for numerous African startups that have attended the event. Ivorian Minister […]
The stock market jumped significantly after suspension of CBN governor Godwin Emefiele. Now investors are expecting better monetary policies & foreign investments. Nigeria’s stock market witnessed a significant surge on Tuesday, reaching its peak level since July 2008. The investors’ optimism stemmed from the suspension of Godwin Emefiele from his position as CBN governor, which […]
In a recent interview, Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, revealed that Nigeria, along with India and Turkey, threatened to shut down the social media platform unless it complied with orders to restrict certain accounts. Dorsey mentioned that the situation in Nigeria was particularly concerning, as the government’s actions made it unsafe for Twitter employees to […]
