Africa: Controlled or Free Internet? Time for Continent to Speak Out
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[ISS] As internet shutdowns wound economies and damage democracies, Africa needs a position on how cyberspace is governed.
Month: June 2022
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Uganda: Low Funds Hold Back Fintech Growth
[Observer] Finding people with the skills to develop and navigate through different software remains a big challenge, a factor that is holding back the growth of information, communication and technology…
Gambia: DK Telecom Expands Services to West Coast Region
[The Point] In their bid to provide affordable and accessible information and communication services to the populace, DK Telecom Ltd is on verge of meeting that vision with the inauguration…
FNB Cuts Back on Use of Diesel-powered Generators to Reduce Emissions
FNB, a financial service company, says it is reducing its reliance on diesel-powered generators as backup power during load-shedding in an effort to lessen its carbon footprint in its branches.…
West Africa’s Tizeti Names New Board Chairman
Tizeti Network Limited, a West African solar-based internet service provider has today, announced the appointment of Emmanuel Ikazoboh as its Board Chairman. Emmanuel Ikazoboh is the immediate former Group Chairman…
SA Robotics Researcher Selected for Prestigious International Scholarship
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics researcher, Professor Benjamin Rosman, is one of 18 early-career researchers in the world to be selected for the prestigious CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar programme for…
Revolutionizing property management – How is technology bringing about this change
With 2022 on the horizon, property maintenance and management are taking new directions. It might be burdensome to catch up with trends but there are things that can assist a…
Bitcoin vs Traditional Pension: Which is the Better Retirement Plan in Ivory Coast?
Working for the government or a company comes with many benefits, like pension packages, building connections, travelling for vacation, and having money flowing into your account. However, after many years…
Liberia: TipMe Liberia Nominated for Reputable Banks and Fintech Award
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — TipMe Liberia has been nominated for the 2022 Reputable Banks & Fintech Awards (RBFA) which will be held in the United Kingdom this month. TipMe has been…
Rwanda: Affordable Broadband – a Prerequisite for Opportunities in the Digital Era
[New Times] On different occasions -including the eight edition of World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) -leaders have reiterated the need to have universal, but most importantly, affordable internet for all.