The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
South African Hotels introduce new Robot for helping…
Since the advent of COVID 19 the world has been dealing with its problem. The world was busy trying to find a way to avoid or alleviate its suffering and social relations were strained. Society…
Iran announces the transfer of military technology to…
A spokesman for the Iranian forces, Abu al-Fadl Shikaraji, said that Iran has transferred its technological experience in the defense field to Yemen so that the Yemenis can manufacture missiles and drones themselves. The spokesman…
Technology: 5G roll-out in Africa may be slow…
The fifth technical standard for wireless networks, or 5G, promises more speed, less lag when connecting to the network and the ability to connect many devices to the internet without bogging it down. But before…
Technology: Ethiopia unveils locally-assembled electric car
Ethiopia has unveiled a locally-assembled electric powered car from Marathon Motor, a joint venture between Korean auto massive Hyundai and Olympic champion Haile Gebreselassie. Mr Gebresselassie on Monday delivered the vehicle to Ethiopian Prime Minister…
African govts must urgently update digital rights laws…
Governments across the continent must put more work into digital rights legislation which falls into the wider area of fundamental human rights and freedom of speech laws enshrined in almost all constitutions. According to Adeboro…
Technology: The ICT LIFE school equipping underserved Nigerian…
Ajegunle. Located in in the southwestern part of Nigeria, specifically in Lagos State, the commercial hub of Africa’s most populous country. Admittedly, far away from the many high rise and corporate floors that accomodate local,…
Media Watch: Kenya to consolidate spike in tech…
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…
Farmers, miners in Ivory Coast embrace use of…
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…
Technology: Vivo smartphones head to head with giants…
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…
3D masks – ventilators: Kenya tech-novators on virus-combat…
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.…
Facebook expands Coronavirus Information Center to 24 more…
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.…
Africa Energy Forum relocates to Amsterdam from 20-22…
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…
Virtual safaris show animals emboldened by lockdown in…
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…
Digital rights in Africa: advocates must team up…
Digital rights advocates need to better team up to advance their objectives across Africa given the hard terrain in which they operate, according to a digital rights report released in March 2020. Paradigm Initiative’s 2019…
African Telecommunications Union calls for harmonised action by…
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU), a specialised agency of the African Union in the field of telecommunications, has put together a set of guidelines to assist in combating the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, that every…
First Major Cobalt refinery expansion study
The feasibility study for an expansion of the Glencore-backed First Cobalt refinery, in Ontario, Canada, is in the final stages and will be concluded in the coming weeks. Commenting on the current market developments, First…
