Egyptian IT ministry launches women in tech portal
Initiative dedicated to empowering women and encouraging more participation in ICT.
SA govt announces R15m partnership with Global Innovation Fund
- Published on 26 September 2016
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Funds have been set aside for scaling up social innovations over the next three years.
Mauritius can become 'Blockchain Valley'
- Published on 21 September 2016
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Business leaders consider the merits of establishing BaaS, blockchain centre of excellence.
Tanzanian lecturer charged with insulting president on WhatsApp
- Published on 26 September 2016
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A Tanzanian lecturer has been charged with insulting President John Magufuli in a WhatsApp message, a law punishable by up to three years in jail.
Kagame recommends wider mandate for UN Broadband Commission
Rwanda's President feels focus should move beyond connecting people alone.
'Nigeria in early stages of domestic tech revolution' says Buhari
- Published on 22 September 2016
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West African country has adopted an open door policy for trade and investment in its digital sector, delegates at US-Africa Business Forum told.
SA, Kenya and Ghana front-runners in Africa's nascent eHealth sector
More telcos looking to leverage ICT to tap into health delivery services.
IBM exec joins US Africa trade advisory council
Company's GM for MEA to join 23 leaders on US President's 'doing business in Africa' Council.
Africa's women and girls stake their claim in digital future
- Published on 13 September 2016
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First annual continental summit organised to help bridge digital gender gap.
Nigeria's Communication Tax Bill flawed say critics
- Published on 21 September 2016
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Telecom experts say proposed legislation may generate short term revenue, but will ultimately stifle industry development.
Botswana: govt allays fears of VoIP ban
Speculation surfaces that authorities could pursue this course of action to sustain floundering BTCL.
