[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held important discussions with Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, over the possibility of advancing Nigeria's role in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation.
[Ethiopian Herald] President Taye Atske-Selassie emphasized the critical need for innovative solutions and collaborative African efforts to achieve a prosperous, food-secure, and climate-resilient continent.
[RFI] Heads of state, top government officials, and scientists from around 100 countries have gathered in Paris for a two-day international summit on developing artificial intelligence (AI). Decisions are expected to be reached on AI's...
[This Day] The Nigeria Prize for Science and the Nigeria Prize for Literature sponsored by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) have opened submissions for their 2025 awards.
[RFI] In the heart of Bamako, architect Mariam Sy is leading a quiet revolution - one handful of earth at a time. Her vision merges Mali's ancient building wisdom with contemporary design, creating structures that seem to rise...
[This Day] Founder, Alpha-Geek Technologies and CEO, Crello, a platform for finance and currency exchange management, Mr. Seun Dania, speaks about the global economy impact and cybersecurity threats on technology businesses in 2024, and...
[The Conversation Africa] Artificial intelligence technologies, like chatbots, are attracting growing scrutiny for their voracious energy demands. However, energy consumption is only one part of their broader environmental impact.
[The Herald] Across Africa, nearly 600 million people live in energy poverty, deprived of reliable access to electricity -- a fundamental prerequisite for modern life. This staggering statistic represents more than just a lack of power.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyatta University (KU) has launched a comprehensive performance evaluation process for the 2023-2024 fiscal year as part of its efforts to enhance service delivery and establish itself as the leading institution...
[Government of Mauritius] Technological innovation and reinforcing bilateral relations were key topics on the agenda during a courtesy call the Australian Ambassador, Ms Kate Chamley, had on the Minister of Information Technology,...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and Africa are projected to remain at the forefront of resilience and innovation in 2025, driven by strategic investments, sector diversification, and sound fiscal policies, according to Standard Chartered...
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Orange Middle East and Africa (MEA) Business Group has expressed admiration for telebirr and its comprehensive approach to enhancing the digital ecosystem, commending its potential to become a beacon of digital...
[Premium Times] He noted that these advancements are crucial for emerging technologies such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Throughout political and modern history, there have always been, at large and to some varying degree, two specific forces that have constantly been at odds with one another. Two elements that stem from...
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The vibrant world of African fashion is set to take center stage as the 14th edition of the Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW) returns to Addis Abeba. From 22 - 26 January, event organizers promise to...
[IPS] Bulawayo -- Neglected indigenous crops, rich in nutrition and resilient to climate change, are key to tackling global hunger only if governments invest in research and development (R&D) to tap the potential of such...
[263Chat] Zimbabwean exporters will now be subjected to a standardized foreign currency retention threshold of 70 percent following the success of the auction based system in improving foreign currency availability for producers.
[Govt of SA] A few months ago I declared my intention to convene a national taxi indaba, which will emerge with a ground-breaking compact that will take the transformation of the taxi industry to its logical conclusion. The outcomes of...
[263Chat] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mangudya has ordered mobile money companies to immediately stop registering multiple individual wallets which are being used as conduits for bypassing regulatory transaction...
[Zimbabwe Independent] The Zimbabwean dollar, re-introduced last year, is continuing to crumble despite frantic attempts by the government to forge ahead with plans to de-dollarise the economy.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Nairobi Metropolitan Service Director General, Maj Gen Mohamed Badi, have appealed to Nairobi health care workers to resume duty and allow room for dialogue on pay hike demands.
[New Times] Financial services also fell prey to the hackers, with phishing attacks often carried out using emails offering various benefits and bonuses to customers of credit institutions due to the pandemic.
[New Times] Statistics by NAEB show that the value of horticulture exports increased from over $27 million in the fiscal year 2018-2019, to more than $28 million in the year 2019-2020.
[Zimbabwe Independent] The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) resumed trading last week after a five-week suspension at the instigation of the government of Zimbabwe, but three dual listed stocks out of the listed 59 counters remain under...
[New Era] Local forex traders Michael Amushelelo and Gregorie Cloete suffered a legal blow yesterday in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court after the presiding officer dismissed their application to provisionally withdraw their case from the...
[Daily Maverick] While freedom of speech is clearly an imperative which must be jealously guarded, the potential for digital vigilantism to be hijacked in order to deliver disinformation campaigns cannot be understated. The likes of...
[New Times] Bank of Kigali has urged clients who want to buy equipment to run and boost their businesses' profitability to apply for 'equipment loan' from the bank that is paid back at lower interest rate.
[SAnews.gov.za] Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has assured health care workers that their safety remains a priority, as they continue to battle the COVID-19 outbreak.
[Nation] The Igembe Members of County Assembly Caucus has called for a sustainable solution to the miraa trade stalemate in Somalia terming the current arrangement unpredictable.
[GroundUp] Lydia Ngakane, 75, from Zone 7, Pimville in Soweto has been living without electricity for six weeks after the area's substation blew. She says she feels ashamed having to ask neighbours for warm tea and food. Photo: Mosa Damane
[SAnews.gov.za] The Health Department has recruited close to 2 400 medical interns, as the country grapples with mounting COVID-19 cases and a struggling health system.
[Nyasa Times] Leader of opposition in Parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa has said it is the responsibility of any capable individuals to support government in its fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic because its further spread is...
[Nyasa Times] Agricultural Commercialization Project of Malawi (AGCOM) says it is committed to ensure implementation of Government effort in the creation of the much touted of 1 million jobs promised by the Tonse Alliance led government.
[The Herald] Striking health workers should return to work and save lives while Government addresses their grievances, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is the Health and Child Care Minister has said.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has finalized preparations to commence the first phase of public-private partnership (PPP) program by launching the construction of two solar projects in the coming two months, Ministry of Finance disclosed.
[Nation] The dairy sector regulator has assured farmers that measures will be put in place to cushion them against milk imports as Kenya seeks a new trade deal with the US.
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's diaspora remittances continue to increase when compared to yesteryears despite earlier predictions of a sharp decline primarily due to hardships presented by Covid-19.
[East African] First, the bad news. We learnt recently that Burundi and South Sudan have still not made good the subscriptions they owe the East African Community (EAC). The good news is that Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania are now...
[The Exchange] American multinational holding company Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Warren Buffett last week announced the acquisition of a certain percentage of Canadian gold mining company, Barrick Gold.
[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the re-appointment of the Managing Director and two Executive Directors in the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Nigeria Limited .
[Daily Maverick] The country's largest union, Nehawu, is threatening to strike as healthcare workers continue to face inadequate supplies of protective gear and public service employees demand their salary increase for 2020. Nurses union...
[UN News] The devastating oil spill off the east coast of Mauritius has highlighted the need for global adoption of international legislation that govern the seas and protect small island states and their vulnerable marine ecosystems...