tech + telecom highlights
By Timo Jokiaho As technology evolves towards containers and cloud-native architectures and applications, there are key architectural considerations for communications service providers (CSPs) to address 5G is accelerating deployments of edge computing, as communications service…
Despite significant strides in the telecom industry, which have been made in terms of technology and reach, the spread of network connection in rural areas around the world, remain the last frontier for the telecom…
Africa must now, more than ever, develop and implement policies to enhance capacity to compete in the agriculture sector, processing, trade and industry • African countries need to urgently expand food reserves, keep food supply…
Canon Europe announced the launch of Canon Connected, a free-to-access content hub, designed to educate, inspire and entertain photography enthusiasts and videographers. Produced by Canon Ambassadors and community of filmmakers, experts and influencers across Europe,…
Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) extends deadline for applications for Leadtech Incubation program to 20TH May 2020 • LeadTech Incubation is open to female digital startup leaders who are 18 years of age…
Mastercard extended access to its signature STEM curriculum, Girls4Tech™, through a suite of new online, creative educational resources. The program has been designed to help parents and teachers engage and inspire kids, ages 8-12. Through…
Kenyan HealthTech Startup Afya Rekod launching AI Consumer Data Driven Platform in support of Global Efforts to Curb Corona Pandemic • Drive connectivity and engagement between patients, doctors and other health care providers The AI…
Jack Ma and Alibaba Foundations donate COVID-19 Medical Equipment to African Union Member States • Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of Ethiopia received a consignment of medical equipment…
Ecobank leads the way as technology changes the traditional bank model; Reaffirms commitment to corporate sustainability. Ecobank Transnational Incorporated ("Ecobank"), parent of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African bank with operations in 36 countries across…
Canon Central and North Africa partners with Yaba College of Technology in Nigeria to develop student talent for careers in the printing industry in Africa • It is Nigeria's first higher institution to have established…
Ms. Akua Gyekye, Public Policy Manager, Africa Elections, wants to share an update on their work to reduce the spread of misinformation, protect election integrity and support civic engagement across the continent. Their work across…
Social Issues Put Under the Spotlight from New African Blogger Awards Categories The new categories – opened in association with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – aim to raise awareness of social issues that…