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The Future of Secure Software Engineering: How Gbenga Akingbulere is Advancing AI-Powered Financial Security Solutions

It started with a single line of code, an anomaly detector designed to quietly intercept ...

  • 10 June 2022
  • Security
Social media comes under scrutiny in South African elections

Social media comes under scrutiny in South African elections

As South Africa prepares for its elections on May 29, tech companies are facing scrutiny ...

  • 9 June 2022
  • South Africa
Only 55% Of Persons With Disabilities Have Access To Mobile Money- UCC Study

Only 55% Of Persons With Disabilities Have Access To Mobile Money- UCC Study

A 2022 study by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) revealed that only 55% of people ...

  • 23 May 2022
  • FinTech & Enterprise
Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa conference sparks dialogue in Lagos

Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa conference sparks dialogue in Lagos

The Global Inclusivity and AI conference held in Lagos has ignited important discussions on the ...

  • 8 May 2022
  • Artificial Intelligence
Metaverse

Metaverse allure fades into the background as gen AI soars

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to gain traction worldwide, the excitement around the ...

  • 7 May 2022
  • Science and Innovation

Nigerian Startup Paga Expands Digital Payments to Gambia

Nigerian startup Paga announces the expansion of its digital payments platform to Gambia, aiming to ...
  • 5 April 2022
  • FinTech & Enterprise
30 Million Trees Survive from Green Ghana Initiative Since 2021

30 Million Trees Survive from Green Ghana Initiative Since 2021

The Lands and Natural Resources Minister has announced that 30 million trees have survived out ...

  • 23 March 2022
  • Ghana

Ghana Introduces First AI-Powered Healthcare App, ‘Susu’

South Africa launches Africa's first mass EV initiative, pioneering a major shift towards green technology ...
  • 22 March 2022
  • Technology
Learning Management Systems

Best Learning Management Systems for African Schools

With the rapid adoption of digital education across the globe, African schools have also embraced ...

  • 20 March 2022
  • Editoral
Scholarships for African Tech Students

Top Scholarships for African Tech Students

The tech industry in Africa is booming, and many students on the continent are eager ...

  • 20 March 2022
  • Technology
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