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Helm says accessibility-driven design isn’t charity, it’s a strategy that should be brought in at the very top November is Disability Awareness Month in South Africa which draws attention to the needs, rights, and potential of millions of South Africans living with disabilities. For Helm it’s also a moment to remind business leaders that inclusivity […]
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As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit in Johannesburg next month, Milkor (Pty) Ltd., a leading South African defence and aerospace company, is proud to highlight the Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This advanced medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) platform exemplifies South Africa’s growing prowess in aerospace technology and its potential to enhance security, […]
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Written by Ethel Cofie, Everyone loves to talk about Africa’s next unicorn. The headlines are easy: billion-dollar fintechs, super-apps, AI startups promising to transform everything from health to payments. But beneath the hype lies a quieter truth; without fibre networks, subsea cables, and data centres, none of these digital miracles can exist. Infrastructure is the […]
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12-Month Google AI Pro Plan Launched for Students in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe to Build Foundational AI Skills Google today announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro for free to university students for 12 months. The offer is available […]
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By Majda Lahlou Kassi As mobile networks in Africa continue to evolve, their reliability is crucial for maintaining economic competitiveness and national security. They enable secure communications, protect sensitive data and support the operation of critical industries. Governments and the private sector alike depend on these networks to ensure stability and resilience against disruptions. Securing […]
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Airtel Africa Foundation has partnered on a Joint Initiative with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) and Cisco on capacity and digital skills development, under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative. This partnership aims to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusion by providing free Internet connectivity and digital skills […]
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Africa Quantum Summit 2025 to position continent as key player in global quantum technology landscape Landmark two-day event to convene leaders, researchers, and innovators at Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya The Africa Quantum Summit 2025: Kenya Edition will take place on 23-24 October 2025 at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a historic milestone in Africa’s […]
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Partnership combines Mastercard’s global payments network with Smile ID’s capabilities to combat fraud and expand financial inclusion across Africa. From left to right: Selin Bahadirli, executive vice president, services, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mastercard, Mark Straub, CEO Smile ID, Dennis Gamiello executive vice president, and global head of identity at Mastercard Nairobi, […]
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Onafriq, Africa’s largest digital payments network, today announced a strategic partnership with Visa to launch Visa Pay, a cloud-native Payments-as-a-Service platform designed to expand digital financial access across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Through this partnership, consumers in the DRC will be able to conveniently fund their Visa Pay wallets directly from mobile money […]
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Exhibitors cite strong investor leads and international visibility as inaugural event brings in participants from 78 countries The debut of GITEX NIGERIA brought a global spotlight to Nigeria’s digital economy, with international exhibitors and investors confirming strong engagement and immediate business opportunities. Held under the patronage of H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President of the […]
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