Author: Akin Naphtal

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…

Roqqu, a Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange platform, has been granted regulatory approval to operate in South Africa. This means that Roqqu users can now deposit and withdraw South African Rand (ZAR) to and from their Roqqu wallets. The move is aimed at increasing the global adoption and accessibility of cryptocurrency, as well as contributing to the emergence of a borderless cryptocurrency transaction era. According to Mr. Israel Ololade, Head of Product at Roqqu, the decision to expand into South Africa was based on intensive research to streamline strategic cities and countries to pioneer Roqqu’s target of global adoption and borderless transactions.…

Safaricom and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) of Kenya have teamed up to launch the HELB Mobile Wallet and the HELB M-PESA Mini App. This partnership aims to empower students by providing them with a more efficient way of receiving the upkeep portion of their student loans directly to their M-PESA account. The partnership also introduces the HELB M-PESA Mini App, where HELB beneficiaries can manage their accounts. READ ALSO:UAE Minister Emphasizes Crucial Role of AI Research in Creating Practical Solutions for Economic and Social Value Africa Digital Economy Forum Hosts Web3 Workshop to Empower Youth in Ghana Huawei…

The UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and President-Designate of COP28, H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, has highlighted the crucial role that artificial intelligence (AI) research will play in creating practical solutions for increasing AI adoption and generating economic and social value. During his visit to the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the potential for AI to contribute an estimated $13 trillion to the global GDP by 2030. Dr. Al Jaber also stressed the importance of AI in supporting the UAE’s innovation trajectory and meeting the nation’s goals of advancing technology…

The UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and President-Designate of COP28, H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, has highlighted the crucial role that artificial intelligence (AI) research will play in creating practical solutions for increasing AI adoption and generating economic and social value. During his visit to the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the potential for AI to contribute an estimated $13 trillion to the global GDP by 2030. READ ALSO:I&M Bank partners with WEEE Centre to promote responsible e-waste disposal in Kenya Safaricom and HELB Launch Mobile Wallet and Mini App…

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:Safaricom and HELB Launch…