Author: Akin Naphtal

FEATURE ARTICLEBy Naa Korkoi Essah; Head, PR, Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (Ghana) In Ghana, “Girls in ICT” refers to the initiative aimed at encouraging and empowering young girls and women to pursue careers in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. The initiative is part of a global effort by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to bridge the gender gap in the technology industry. Ghana has made significant progress in promoting gender equality in ICT, but there is still room for improvement. The country is working towards increasing the number of women in ICT by offering mentorship, training and…

Canadian cleantech entrepreneurs are making huge strides on solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, including technology for energy-efficient buildings, advances in sustainable agriculture and innovation in water security. This is good for our economy, good for workers and good for our environment. According to the Honourable François-Phillippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, he announced investments totalling $68.2 million in 17 Canadian cleantech companies through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). These companies work in a wide range of cleantech sectors, such as agriculture, transportation, waste management and energy conservation. The SDTC funding will help them develop clean technologies…

Tesla is voluntarily recalling 362,758 vehicles equipped with the company’s experimental driver-assistance software, which is marketed as Full Self-Driving Beta(FSD Beta) in the US, according to a recall notice to the public this week. Tesla will deliver an over-the-air software update to cars to address the issues, the recall notice said. The FSD Beta system may cause crashes by allowing the affected vehicles to: “Act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow…

Tigo Tanzania and Ericsson have announced they are joining forces to launch 5G and to fully modernize and expand the existing 4G network across the country. 5G is now launched in Dar Es Salaam, Dodoma, and Zanzibar and will be gradually rolled out across the country at strategic locations. Ericsson is currently upgrading Tigo Tanzania’s existing 4G network with Radio Access Network (RAN) products and microwave solutions (MINI-LINK 6000).Leveraging the latest energy-efficient products from the 5G Ericsson Radio System portfolio, Tigo’s network is being expanded and upgraded to increase network capacity, providing the benefits of a fast and reliable connection.…

Mastercard has partnered with Nigerian digital payment startup NowNow, to help SMEs reduce the risk of cyberattacks. There has been a significant increase in cybercrime in recent years. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission, Nigeria loses an estimated USD500, 000, 000 (Five Hundred Million United States Dollars) yearly due to cybercrime. SMEs are a huge target for cybercriminals as they typically do not have the resources to defend themselves or to act accordingly once they have been breached. NowNow supports SMEs with regular web application penetration tests to ensure that applications are not vulnerable to any cyber threats. It is…

Barbados and Seychelles-registered crypto exchange company Blockfinex has acquired a 100% stake in Nigerian crypto payment gateway startup Fluidcoins. The deal, which is reportedly Nigeria’s first acquisition of 2023 and the country’s first acquisition in the crypto ecosystem, will see the founding team of Fluidcoins continue to work on the product, which includes Flip and Fluidshops. READ ALSO:Embrace, Use Digital Platforms Responsibly’ says Tanzanian Minister of Comms Bolt announce plans to invest Sh66.9 billion in Kenya and the rest of Africa Unchorlight Kenya partners with Lami Technologies to cover Boda Boda riders Flip, a crypto wallet launched five months ago,…

The Tanzanian government has disclosed that digital transformation is going to play a big role in the economic development of the country, urging people to embrace and use it responsibly. The statement was made by the Deputy Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology Eng Kundo Mathew as he presided over 2022/23 Men and Women of the Year Awards in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. He said the use of digital platforms in managing businesses and other activities is now inevitable, hence the need for people to be equipped with necessary skills on how to use them. READ ALSO:…

It’s a new year and as expected, there are expectations from Apple from its customers. The Company has publicly launched iOS 16, along with macOS Ventura, back in late 2022. However, since then, the great iPhone maker has been working on minor versions to smoothen out leftover bugs and introduce the missing features it has already announced. Now that iOS 16.3.1 has been released in its stable form, the Cupertino firm has started developing the next iOS iteration. iOS 16.4 beta 1 is now available to those registered in Apple’s developer program. At the below, you will find a list…

MTN Group, the largest mobile operator in Africa, has announced plans to invest $1 billion in Ghana over the next five years. According to the Telecommunications giants, the move comes after the Ghana Revenue Authority exempted the company’s Ghanaian unit from $773 million in tax claims related to the alleged under-declaration of revenue between 2014 and 2018. Speaking on the investment, MTN Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita said that, the company remains committed to investing in Ghana despite current macroeconomic challenges.The investment will be focused on 5G technology, which the company believes will drive growth across sectors. READ ALSO:Bolt announce…

Ride-hailing app Bolt, has announced plan to invest Sh66.9 billion (€500 million) in Kenya and the rest of Africa for its operations over the next two years. According to the ride-hailing platform, the funds will be used to expand Bolt services in Africa, creating opportunities for over 300,000 new drivers and couriers in 2023. Having launched in South Africa in 2016, Bolt now operates ride-hailing and delivery services in six additional countries, including Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, and Tunisia, with over 47 million customers and 900,000 drivers on the platform. Bolt Business, Bolt’s corporate travel arm, has also been…