Kenya, Mauritius emerge as top cybercrime targets
As digital services expand across East Africa, the region is facing escalating cyber risks, necessitating advanced security measures to counter these pervasive threats.
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Cloudflare, Liquid C2 to introduce enhanced cybersecurity solutions
Cloudflare has appointed Liquid C2, a business unit of Cassava Technologies, as the first distributor of their new range of cyber security products in South Africa, a testament to Liquid C2 expertise and trustworthiness in the industry.
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USTDA advances Internet connectivity in southern, central Africa
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that it has awarded a feasibility study grant to Namibia’s Javilian Civils (Proprietary) Limited (Javilian) that will support the expansion of digital infrastructure across Southern and Central Africa.
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Ethiopia’s digital economy to contribute 1.3 trillion Birr to GDP
Ethiopia’s digital economy could add over ETB 1.3 trillion to GDP by 2028, according to the GSMA’s new report, Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Ethiopia.
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Ethio Telecom to boost revenue by 75 percent
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The fully state owned telecom service provider, Ethio Telecom says it has planned to boost its annual revenue by about 75 percent (164 billion Birr) at the end of the current Ethiopian budget year 2017 – started July 8, 2024.
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Ethiopia, Tanzania young innovators shine at national finals
A vibrant display of innovation, creativity, and passion filled the United Nations Conference Center as Ethiopia’s brightest young minds convened for the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) National Competitions.
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Canon introduces new flatbed printer
Canon today announces the addition of its FLXflow technology to the Arizona 1300 series, which brings new productivity and performance features to the flatbed printer series.
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Nairobi set to host global biotechnology summit
Focusing on solutions for reducing food loss and waste, Nairobi, the capital of Kenya is set to host the 2024 global biotechnology summit (GBS2024) this month.
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Africa Finance Corporation, Itana set to develop digital economic zone
Itana, Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), have agreed to jointly develop the first digital economic zone in Africa.
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New digitization initiative set to benefit Ethiopian youth
A new, two-year USD 2.7 million (€2.4 million) initiative aimed to empower Ethiopian youth through technology and digitized youth services is launched by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Vodafone Foundation, Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC (SFET) and Amref Health Africa.
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Saudi global AI summit receives 30,000 global delegates
As the country strives to boost its investment towards Artificial Intelligence (AI), the third annual Global AI Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh concluded on a high, after the summit welcomed more than 30,000 delegates from across the globe over three days.
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UN agency’s TRACE blockchain initiative wins award
The International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD’s) innovative TRACE blockchain initiative has been awarded the prestigious World Future Award for best blockchain-based traceability solution in 2024.
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Volvo to launch electric truck with 600 km range
Next year Volvo is set to launch a new long-range version of its FH Electric that will be able to reach up to 600 km on one charge, the company said.
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Gebeya, CompTIA partner to develop Africa’s talent
With the objective of developing Africa’s talent, Gebeya Inc., the Pan-African talent cloud technology provider, announced a strategic partnership with CompTIA, the information technology (IT) certification and training body.
