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Orange calls on Meta and OpenAI for African language modelsGianluca Lo Nostro and Mathias de Rozario

YouTube is already the dominant steaming content platform, and it doesn't plan on slowing down.

YouTube is coming for the TV room #AfricaTechFestival

By Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

How our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

By Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2024

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Source: Google.org

Google extends African commitment with new AI skills investment

Lindsey Schutters 29 Oct 2024

Huawei's Watch Fit 3 is a very well packaged and priced fitness wearable

Huawei dominates global wearable market

Lindsey Schutters 12 Sep 2024

Brand Finance 2024: Apple leads, Microsoft’s value surges to $340bn on back of AI innovations

29 Aug 2024

Source: Sherissa R/Pexels

Inq. makes South Africa regional edge power

2 Aug 2024

CrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

CrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Mathieu Coquillon, co-founder and director at Mama Money.

Mama Money card simplifies banking with WhatsApp integration

27 Jun 2024

Microsoft is leading the discussion about responsible AI deployment in Africa.

New AI for Africa report suggests a 'just transition' in the workplace

Lindsey Schutters 14 Jun 2024

Patoranking launches $50m tech scholarship initiative

Patoranking launches $50m tech scholarship initiative

10 Jun 2024

#AfricaMonth: Jo Griffiths on GIIG’s mission to boost African tech startups

#AfricaMonth: Jo Griffiths on GIIG’s mission to boost African tech startups

Imran Salie 30 May 2024

Mukuru CEO Andy Jury on stage at Africa Tech Week 2024

#ATW24: Mukuru's customer-first approach behind Africa longevity

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

Source: © Witness Media Lab Many people have been targeted by deep fakes

WPP CEO Mark Read targeted by deep fake AI scam

15 May 2024

Yande Nomvete, operations manager for Africa at Binance

Yande Nomvete is championing financial inclusion in Africa through crypto

8 Mar 2024

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals is seen in Washington, D.C., USA. Source: Reuters/Andrew Kelly

Unanimous ruling favours Big Tech in DRC child labour cobalt claim

Jonathan Stempel 6 Mar 2024

Thomas Kurian, Strive Masiyiwa and Daniela Amodei at the partnership announcement. Source: Supplied

Liquid, Google and Anthropic team up to power Africa's digital transformation

6 Mar 2024

Nigeria cracks down on crypto, Binance execs caught in crossfire

Mehnaz Yasmin 29 Feb 2024

Rami Osman, director for business development, MediaTek MEA.

MediaTek keeps Africa 5G adoption as ‘strategic priority’ for 2024

22 Dec 2023

Paratus partners with Starlink to boost internet access across Africa

Paratus partners with Starlink to boost internet access across Africa

26 Sep 2023

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Digital advertising group Aleph launches payment unit

18 Aug 2023

Google to train 20,000 Nigerians in digital skills

Felix Onuah 16 Aug 2023

Satelite TV is a great option in countries with limited internet connectivity. Source: Pascal Muller/Unsplash

Multichoice Africa pulls DStv from Malawi

10 Aug 2023

Growing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

Growing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

Brett Preston 23 Jun 2023

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

Shaun Holley and Rory Bosman 24 May 2023

Generative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

Generative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

17 May 2023

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

24 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

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The big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

6 Apr 2023

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

Sindy Peters 3 Apr 2023

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ICTOrange calls on Meta and OpenAI for African language models

Gianluca Lo Nostro and Mathias de Rozario 27 Nov 2024

YouTube is already the dominant steaming content platform, and it doesn't plan on slowing down.

ICTYouTube is coming for the TV room #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

ICTHow our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2024

Source: Google.org

ICTGoogle extends African commitment with new AI skills investment

Lindsey Schutters 29 Oct 2024

Huawei's Watch Fit 3 is a very well packaged and priced fitness wearable

ICTHuawei dominates global wearable market

Lindsey Schutters 12 Sep 2024

Marketing & MediaBrand Finance 2024: Apple leads, Microsoft’s value surges to $340bn on back of AI innovations

29 Aug 2024

Source: Sherissa R/Pexels

ICTInq. makes South Africa regional edge power

2 Aug 2024

CrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

ICTCrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Mathieu Coquillon, co-founder and director at Mama Money.

FinanceMama Money card simplifies banking with WhatsApp integration

27 Jun 2024

Microsoft is leading the discussion about responsible AI deployment in Africa.

ICTNew AI for Africa report suggests a 'just transition' in the workplace

Lindsey Schutters 14 Jun 2024

Patoranking launches $50m tech scholarship initiative

EducationPatoranking launches $50m tech scholarship initiative

10 Jun 2024

#AfricaMonth: Jo Griffiths on GIIG’s mission to boost African tech startups

Entrepreneurship#AfricaMonth: Jo Griffiths on GIIG’s mission to boost African tech startups

Imran Salie 30 May 2024

Mukuru CEO Andy Jury on stage at Africa Tech Week 2024

ICT#ATW24: Mukuru's customer-first approach behind Africa longevity

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

Source: © Witness Media Lab Many people have been targeted by deep fakes

Marketing & MediaWPP CEO Mark Read targeted by deep fake AI scam

15 May 2024

Yande Nomvete, operations manager for Africa at Binance

ICTYande Nomvete is championing financial inclusion in Africa through crypto

8 Mar 2024

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals is seen in Washington, D.C., USA. Source: Reuters/Andrew Kelly

ICTUnanimous ruling favours Big Tech in DRC child labour cobalt claim

Jonathan Stempel 6 Mar 2024

Thomas Kurian, Strive Masiyiwa and Daniela Amodei at the partnership announcement. Source: Supplied

ICTLiquid, Google and Anthropic team up to power Africa's digital transformation

6 Mar 2024

ICTNigeria cracks down on crypto, Binance execs caught in crossfire

Mehnaz Yasmin 29 Feb 2024

Rami Osman, director for business development, MediaTek MEA.

ICTMediaTek keeps Africa 5G adoption as ‘strategic priority’ for 2024

22 Dec 2023

Paratus partners with Starlink to boost internet access across Africa

ICTParatus partners with Starlink to boost internet access across Africa

26 Sep 2023

Source:

Marketing & MediaDigital advertising group Aleph launches payment unit

18 Aug 2023

HR & ManagementGoogle to train 20,000 Nigerians in digital skills

Felix Onuah 16 Aug 2023

Satelite TV is a great option in countries with limited internet connectivity. Source: Pascal Muller/Unsplash

ICTMultichoice Africa pulls DStv from Malawi

10 Aug 2023

Growing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

ICTGrowing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

Brett Preston 23 Jun 2023

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

RetailHow innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

Shaun Holley and Rory Bosman 24 May 2023

Generative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

Tourism & TravelGenerative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

17 May 2023

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

RetailMiddle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

24 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

Retail#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Source: ©sirinapa -

RetailThe big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

6 Apr 2023

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

PropertyProptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

Sindy Peters 3 Apr 2023

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of Xapo Bank, Seamus Rocca.

FinanceXapo's Seamus Rocca ushers in a new era of hybrid banking

Katja Hamilton 27 Mar 2023

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

ICTContent moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

22 Mar 2023

15 startups revealed for Google's accelerator programme for women in Africa

Entrepreneurship15 startups revealed for Google's accelerator programme for women in Africa

9 Mar 2023

Call for applications: Google Black Founders Fund for Startups in Africa

EntrepreneurshipCall for applications: Google Black Founders Fund for Startups in Africa

1 Mar 2023

Africa Agri Tech 2023 to spotlight agriculture, science and technology

AgricultureAfrica Agri Tech 2023 to spotlight agriculture, science and technology

17 Feb 2023

Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

RetailReebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

7 Feb 2023

Google launches startup accelerator for women in Africa

ICTGoogle launches startup accelerator for women in Africa

31 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Lesetja Kganyago, the South African Reserve Bank governor.

FinanceDavos 2023: How much longer before the Reserve Bank rolls out retail digital currency?

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2023

African tech ecosystem still growing with $6.5bn raised in 2022 - Report

ICTAfrican tech ecosystem still growing with $6.5bn raised in 2022 - Report

25 Jan 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Retail5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Bennet Otoo 23 Jan 2023