ICT

More opportunities as use of blockchain tech increases

More opportunities as use of blockchain tech increases

The use of blockchain technology is on the rise in the country. The number of companies utilizing decentralised ledger technology (DLT) across the country are also increasing.Indust…...

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Microsoft appoints new Kenya country manager

Microsoft appoints new Kenya country manager

Technology giant Microsoft has appointed Kendi Ntwiga–Nderitu to head its Kenyan office, replacing Sebuh Haileleul.The new leader is tasked with leading the company’s expansion in…...

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Vodafone Ghana affirms commitment to bolster its 4G infrastructure in 2020

Vodafone Ghana affirms commitment to bolster its 4G infrastructure in 2020

Dec. 23 2019 - Telecom giants, Vodafone Ghana has expressed its commitment to build a robust network that will constantly make live easy for its numerous subscribers across the coun…...

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Ghana goes paperless amid privacy concerns

Ghana goes paperless amid privacy concerns

Plans to digitise business transactions and government services could boost Ghana’s impressive economic growth, but as Charlie Mitchell reports, its citizens have concerns about da…...

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Uganda puts in motion plans to block fake phones

Uganda puts in motion plans to block fake phones

Uganda has moved to switch off counterfeit phones after installing a central equipment identity registry.The move by Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) follows increased influx o…...

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Morocco Deploys the Blockchain Tech To Improve Financial Sector

Morocco Deploys the Blockchain Tech To Improve Financial Sector

By Denis Miriti - Morocco is planning to boost its financial sector in the country through the deployment of blockchain technology. The Governor of the Central Bank of Morocco, Abde…...

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Morocco Has 3rd Best 4G Coverage in Africa

Morocco Has 3rd Best 4G Coverage in Africa

Rabat – The Global Connectivity Index (GCI) for 2019 published by technology company Huawei has ranked Morocco third in Africa for 4G coverage, behind South Africa and Egypt.Despit…...

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50m African women to network via mobile app

50m African women to network via mobile app

Three African economic blocs on Tuesday unveiled a business network platform that will allow 50 million women entrepreneurs to do businesses via web or mobile app.The tripartite agr…...

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Firms partner to offer medicine on credit via app

Firms partner to offer medicine on credit via app

Irish digital loans startup Umba—which received seed capital from ACT Venture Capital Frontline Ventures and Bloom Equity—has partnered with Kenya’s MYDAWA to fund purchase of dr…...

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How Africa can ride on tech to attain shared prosperity

How Africa can ride on tech to attain shared prosperity

Developing countries must immediately take control of their own digital destinies or risk losing out on the Fourth Industrial Revolution race.The sentiments were made during the lau…...

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