Author: Akin Naphtal

Mastercard has joined forces with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Egyptian Banks Company (EBC) to help implement card tokenization regulations for all issuing banks across Egypt. By providing the necessary infrastructure, Mastercard is enabling seamless and secure digital payment transactions for millions of Egyptians, including unbanked individuals. The implementation of tokenization legislation and infrastructure by the CBE is aimed at making digital payments more convenient, secure and seamless, in line with the Egyptian government’s vision and strategic objectives. READ ALSO:Liquid Dataport partners with ICOSNET to offer digital communication services in Algeria Innovations Group Launches New Job Search…

Liquid Dataport, a subsidiary of pan-African tech group Cassava Technologies, has partnered with ICOSNET, the only private ISP provider in Algeria, to allow customers to access digital communication services offered by Liquid Dataport in Algeria. ICOSNET already provides customers in Algeria with internet access, unified communications services, cyber security and cloud solutions and the new partnership will give it access to Liquid’s pan-African network for its clients’ connectivity requirements. READ ALSO:Innovations Group Launches New Job Search App to Revolutionize Job Hunting in Dubai xCube Launches Digital Investment and Trading Platform for Stocks and Derivatives in the UAE UAE Minister Emphasizes…

Innovations Group, a well-known HR consultancy company in Dubai, has announced the launch of its latest innovation – a new job search app that aims to change the way job seekers search for jobs. The App is designed to make the job hunting process easy and accessible for everyone. It features a user-friendly interface that enables job seekers to upload their CVs, browse through thousands of job opportunities and apply to roles with just a single click. READ ALSO:xCube Launches Digital Investment and Trading Platform for Stocks and Derivatives in the UAE UAE Minister Emphasizes Crucial Role of AI Research…

After a temporary ban over data privacy concerns last month, Italy has lifted its block on ChatGPT. The AI chatbot platform is now available to users in Italy again. OpenAI, the US firm behind ChatGPT, stated that they are committed to protecting users’ personal data. ChatGPT generates text in a more sophisticated way than traditional chatbots, using written prompts to generate responses. Although the platform quickly became popular, some critics have raised concerns about how ChatGPT collects and processes data. READ ALSO:Ascend Digital Solutions and India Urban Data Exchange partner to bring data exchange technology to Africa MTN Group launches…

Ascend Digital Solutions, a digital solutions provider and India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX), an open-source data exchange platform, have formed a strategic partnership to deploy federated data exchange technology in Africa. The same technology has already been utilized in 35 Indian cities by the Smart City Mission, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The partnership aims to enable important initiatives driven by the Smart Africa Secretariat and Smart Africa Trust Alliance and contribute to Africa’s digital transformation. READ ALSO:MTN Group launches free online MTN Skills Academy in Zambia to address digital skills gap in Africa Cybercriminals leveraged more…

MTN Group, a telecommunications company, has launched the MTN Skills Academy in Zambia to tackle the digital skills gap in Africa. The free, online learning platform aims to drive digital skills development and job creation across the continent, with the goal of having at least 60% of youth and adults on MTN markets possessing a minimum level of proficiency in sustainable digital skills by 2025. The academy is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing it to respond to changing digital skills demands and provide young people with the training and resources they need to succeed in the digital economy.…

A recent report by Sophos revealed that cybercriminals used more than 500 distinct tools and techniques in 2022, including 118 “Living off the Land” binaries (LOLBins). Unlike malware, LOLBins are executables that are naturally found on operating systems, making them more difficult for defenders to block when attackers use them for malicious activities. Sophos found that the primary factor behind cyberattacks was unpatched vulnerabilities, with 50% of investigations showing that cyber attackers used ProxyShell and Log4Shell vulnerabilities, discovered in 2021, to infiltrate organizations. Compromised credentials were the second most common cause of attacks. READ ALSO:Black or White Concepts Launches BizBot,…

Black or White Concepts, a technology solutions provider based in Dubuy, has recently launched a groundbreaking system called BizBot. This innovative system utilizes the full potential of the WhatsApp Business API to provide a fully automated booking system for various industries such as healthcare, automotive, hospitality, logistics and more. The company’s mission is to help businesses operate more efficiently and effectively and the introduction of BizBot takes this commitment to the next level. READ ALSO:I&M Bank partners with WEEE Centre to promote responsible e-waste disposal in Kenya Raxio Data Centre Uganda hosts government representatives for partnership talks on data centre…

I&M Bank Limited has entered into a partnership with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Centre to promote the responsible disposal and recycling of electronic waste. This initiative is in line with local and international conventions on e-waste disposal. Under the partnership, I&M Bank will provide e-waste collection bins at its headquarters in Nairobi as a designated e-waste collection centre. WEEE Centre will then ensure that the electronic waste is disposed of appropriately and in an environmentally friendly manner. The partnership will extend to the bank’s branch network and the I&M Group in the future. READ ALSO:Raxio Data Centre Uganda…

Raxio Data Centre Uganda held a breakfast meeting at the Hotel Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala, inviting representatives from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to discuss fostering partnerships between Raxio and government MDAs that require data centre services. The event was the first of many public-sector-specific engagements Raxio plans to hold. The meeting was well-attended by government representatives from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Ministry of the Local Government, Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) and the Uganda Revenue Authority. Raxio’s CEO, James Byaruhanga, highlighted Raxio’s value proposition, including resilience, power, cooling and connectivity, which he…