A Former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has advised election administrators to make haste slowly in the introduction of new technology into election processes. He advised them to first consolidate gains with ones already in use before deploying new ones which must be well-suited for the needs and demography in order […]
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In the last couple of years, artificial intelligence (A.I) has rapidly transformed every sector and the job matching industry is no different. Job matching refers to the process of aligning the qualifications, skills, and preferences of job seekers with the requirements and characteristics of job openings. It involves assessing the compatibility between a candidate’s profile […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has lauded Vodafone Ghana for its unwavering commitment and substantial contribution towards the progress of the Ashanti Region. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II highlighted Vodafone Ghana’s steadfast support for the Asantehene Open Golf Championship, even in challenging economic times. He also recognised the company’s crucial initiatives that have significantly impacted […]
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Nigeria’s Telecom Access Gaps Drop By 53%
Access gaps refer to the cluster of communities or grouped areas in different parts of the country that are bereft of access to telecom services The number of identified areas of clusters across Nigeria without access to the telecommunications services has been reduced by 53.1 per cent as at the end of 2022. The Executive […]
President William Ruto has said the Government will use intelligence analysis to manage emerging global challenges. He said the employment of data-guided information will help to manage fragile and complex issues facing the country. The Head of State pointed out terror, insecurity, economic constraints and climate change as some of the challenges facing the world. […]
President William Ruto has said the Government is committed to enhance the digital superhighway to create opportunities for content creators to make a living. The President said the government is looking to set up 25,000 free WiFi hosptots around the country to improve Internet access and give young people access to the digital superhighway. The […]
In a significant technological breakthrough, local telecom companies are preparing for the imminent launch of eSIM (embedded SIM) cards. An eSIM is a digital version of a physical SIM card that virtually identifies your device, enabling network connectivity. Unlike traditional SIM cards, eSIMs can be programmed remotely through software and come built into newer smartphones. […]
Ugandan software engineer Anatoli Kirigwajjo has been named finalist for this year’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation by the Royal Academy of Engineering. The Africa Prize, founded by the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering in 2014, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. Kirigwajjo will tussle it out alongside other three finalists from Nigeria, […]
More and more Facebook pages falsely claim to offer loans to people in Kenya. Many even use the name of the government’s Inua Jamii programme, but be careful of these scams. The Facebook page Inua Kenya Loans is offering mobile loans to Facebook users in Kenya. It claims the loans will be processed within 15 […]
The Facebook page Freemason in Kenya promises huge cash rewards to people in Kenya willing to join the Illuminati. The idea of the Illuminati is a popular conspiracy theory, referred to by Vox news as “shadowy cabals that supposedly control the world”. UK-based broadcaster BBC has also discussed it at length. One of the posts […]
TO unlock the full potential of the fifth generation, 5G network, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has urged Nigerians to prioritise the privacy of the consumers’ data and maintain its ethical use always. NCC gave the charge yesterday at the 2023 Nigeria DigitalSense Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) organised by an online publication, […]
Six students drawn from various secondary schools will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) in Disneyland, Florida, United States. The yearly event, which attracts students from over 150 countries, is designed to test students’ capabilities in the use of Microsoft software. A statement by the organiser of the Microsoft Office […]
ALGIERS-The President of the Republic, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, chaired the opening ceremony of the National Seminar on “The National Cybersecurity Strategy: For a Cyber-Resilient Algeria” on Wednesday at the Army’s National Circle in Beni Messous (Algiers), where he delivered a speech translated by APS: “In […]
Marythar Kambinda Katima Mulilo – The information ministry supported by the AU-EU Digital Hub in the Zambezi region recently conducted a two-day digital literacy programme in the region, where about 50 people received training on digital literacy. The aim of the two-day training programme was to increase digital literacy in rural areas. Speaking at the […]
Nairobi — A Kenyan court on Friday ordered the suspension of the mass sacking of scores of content moderators by a subcontractor for Facebook’s parent company Meta and directed the social media giant to provide counseling to the employees. A total of 184 moderators employed in Nairobi by Sama, an outsourcing firm for Meta, filed […]
Maseru — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Government of Lesotho have today launched an innovative geospatial platform that will boost evidence-based decision making on issues of national concern and enhance overall governance. The initiative, which is valued at US$ 1.1 million, was undertaken as part of efforts to enhance government’s capacity on […]
Eonet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited (EWZL) has bemoaned the negative impact of inflation eroded tariffs on operating costs amid a move to inject US$66 million for a network modernisation exercise. Presenting the group’s performance for the year ended February 28, EWZ board chairman, Doctor James Myers said while the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe […]
Google has announced the expansion of its Flood Hub platform to cover 80 countries worldwide, including the addition of eight new countries in Africa. To date, 23 African countries are on the Flood Hub. This expansion comes as part of AI-enabled efforts to address the devastating impacts of floods and provide critical support to vulnerable […]