How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of SDGs
WEBSep 30, 2024 · While much remains to be done globally in accelerating progress against the SDGs, Africa, as a continent rich with potential; is starting to embrace the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) that will help it achieve the SDGs. To bolster these fledgling efforts, two things are needed: collaboration between stakeholders, and ...
The future of cyber security in Africa
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Africa’s high cyber risk profile. With African countries at various stages of implementing digital transformation initiatives, the continent has become a fertile hunting ground for increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals. With the number of internet users in Africa expected to reach 1.1 billion by 2029, cyber security has never been more ...
ICT and Governance - ITWeb Africa
WEBThe Bank’s financing consists of 4.02 million euros provided by the African Development Fund and 5.49 million euros provided by the bank’s transition support facility. Lezeth Khoza. 1:30. African Development Bank. 1:30. grade SITE …
Connectivity in South Africa: the numbers you need to know
WEBJul 13, 2021 · The GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index ranks countries’ connectivity according to their infrastructure, affordability, consumer readiness, and content and services. Although the index categorises South Africa as a ‘transitioner’ country, our score of 60.1 out of 100 on the index makes us a mobile connectivity leader in Africa.
Namibia rolls out digital devices to speed up pathology test result …
WEB1 day ago · Namibia rolls out digital devices to speed up pathology test result times. By Lezeth Khoza. Namibia , 07 Oct 2024. To simplify the retrieval of patient test results, the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has commenced the rollout of tablet devices to clinics nationwide. The roll-out is part of the institute’s digital transformation aimed ...
Why fixed wireless access can bridge Africa’s digital divide
WEBAfrica , 04 Aug 2021. Bridging the digital divide needs a holistic approach that encompasses various considerations from right technology to an enabling environment. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is identified as a strong proposition to narrow the digital gap. That was the message from a panel session at the recent 6th Sub-Sahara Spectrum ...
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WEBUncap sets up €30m SME Unconventional fund for Africa. The fund will support high-potential entrepreneurs driving economic growth in key industries such as agriculture, trade, logistics, climate resilience, and financial inclusion.
Malware, Ransomware continue to test Africa’s security
WEBAug 20, 2021 · Bethwel Opil, Enterprise Sales Manager at Kaspersky in Africa, “Even though the scourge of malware has always been of concern, the past 12-months have highlighted how hackers are refocusing their efforts to compromise consumer and corporate systems and gain access to critical data and information.
Africa’s most innovative countries look to boost 570-million …
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · The World Intellectual Property Organisation's (WIPO’s) Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022 has named Botswana, Kenya, Morocco, and South Africa as some of Africa's most innovative countries. The GII2022 report tracks the current state of global innovation and identifies areas where innovation is essential to drive the creation of ideas, businesses, and solutions that address challenges faced ...