- February 18, 2019
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2019 Prediction: 50% Global Apps to Run on Public Cloud
Only 50% of all global applications will run on public cloud in future, as organisations opt to run their workloads on private and edge clouds. This is according to Jai…
Read More- February 18, 2019
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Kenya’s BRCK Acquires Local WiFi Provider Surf
Kenyan hardware and connectivity startup BRCK has announced its acquisition of local public WiFi provider Surf, making BRCK one of the largest public WiFi networks in Sub-Saharan Africa. Launched in…
Read More- February 15, 2019
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Inclusive Fintech 50 Competition Seeks Entry from African Startups
African startups have been invited to apply for the Inclusive Fintech 50 competition, a global initiative aimed at recognising and promoting the most impactful businesses in the financial inclusion space.…
Read More- February 13, 2019
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Traditional CV to Give-way Soon as Employers Embrace Technology
In the next three years, top HR executives and employers have asserted that the biggest impact on recruitment will be Technology Augmenting the Hiring Process. In other words, how technology…
Read More- February 13, 2019
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Twitter CEO Laments Failure of Tech Firms to Curb Online Abuse
Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Tuesday that Silicon Valley companies, including his own, have not done enough to protect victims of online abuse, calling it a “huge…
Read More- February 12, 2019
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NCC Fines Telecos N74m for Infractions
The four major mobile network operators in Nigeria are to pay a total of N74m to the telecoms regulator Nigerian Communications Commissions for violating various regulations. According to the Commission…
Read More- February 12, 2019
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Ugandan Police to Combat Crime with Automated Biometric Identification System
A new solution that enables rapid capture of suspects’ biometric data-and accurate matching against central database and watchlists has been deployed in Uganda. The Electronic LiveScan technology will be deployed…
Read More- February 12, 2019
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MainOne, Avanti in Partnership to Improve Broadband Penetration in Nigeria
Nigeria’s connectivity and data centre solutions firm, MainOne has signed agreement with UK-based Avanti Communications Group to provide improved broadband services to communities in Nigeria that are lagging behind in…
Read More- February 12, 2019
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Ethiopia Telecom Privatisation Opens new Investment Deal
Telecom, media and tech investment and consolidation activity in Africa is predicted to reach a record high for 2019 as a number of significant deals including the opening up of…
Read More- February 11, 2019
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Trump to Sign Executive Order Mandating Investment, Research on AI
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday will sign an executive order asking federal government agencies to dedicate more resources and investment into research, promotion and training on artificial intelligence (AI),…
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