Technology

Botswana Expands Free Wi-Fi Access Amidst High Internet Costs
- By the Editor
- . 5 September 2024
In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, Botswana’s SmartBots initiative continues to transform public access to the internet,

Amazon Web Services Reaffirms Commitment to South Africa with Major Investments and Skills Development Initiatives
- By the Editor
- . 2 September 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the global leader in cloud computing, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to South Africa, pledging continued

312 Students Complete Boeing Pathways to Space Program
- By the Editor
- . 18 July 2024
The first cohort of the Pathways to Space program, an educational initiative organised by the Future African Space Explorers STEM

African Ministers Endorse AI Strategy to Accelerate Continental Digital Transformation
- By the Editor
- . 19 June 2024
In a significant move towards accelerating Africa’s digital transformation, African ICT and Communications Ministers have unanimously endorsed the Continental Artificial

Gotion High Tech to Establish Africa’s First Gigafactory in Morocco
- By the Editor
- . 10 June 2024
In a landmark development, China’s Gotion High Tech has announced the construction of Africa’s first gigafactory in Morocco, with production

Google’s Umoja Undersea Cable to Connect Africa to Australia
- By the Editor
- . 30 May 2024
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is taking a significant step forward in enhancing global connectivity with the construction of the Umoja fiber

Mozambique Launches First Tier III Uptime-Certified Data Center, Raxio MZ1
- By the Editor
- . 29 May 2024
In a significant boost to Mozambique’s digital infrastructure, Raxio Data Centres has inaugurated Raxio Mozambique (Raxio MZ1), the country’s premier

Ghana Advances Towards First Nuclear Power Plant
- By the Editor
- . 23 May 2024
Ghana is poised to select a company by December to construct its first nuclear power plant, an initiative set to

Internet Disruption Grips East Africa: Undersea Cable Faults Blamed
- By the Editor
- . 13 May 2024
Over the weekend, residents of Kenya and the wider East African region experienced a significant internet downtime, attributed to faults

Nigerian Authorities Deny Binance’s Bribery Allegations Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute
- By the Editor
- . 9 May 2024
Nigerian authorities have vehemently refuted allegations made by Binance Holdings Ltd.’s CEO, Richard Teng, accusing them of soliciting bribes. Teng’s