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AI regulation is moving fast – where is Africa’s collective voice?
Dr Jannie Zaaiman – Secretary General of Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Â The global conversation on AI regulation is moving quickly, but ...
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FirstBank sponsors ChessMasters 2026 to boost youth education and critical thinking in Nigeria
FirstBank Backs Africa’s Largest School Chess Tournament FirstBank has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess ...
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Blockfuse Labs cohort IV: 103 developers’ progress so far
By Nana Theresa Timothy In a rapidly evolving digital economy, the demand for skilled software and blockchain engineers continues to grow. Rising to ...
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AI to become irreplaceable in preventing problem gambling in 2026
By Richy Emah, Regional Director for North/West Africa at Sumsub As Africa’s gaming industry grows, predictive technologies and ethical frameworks are becoming essential ...
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AI adoption surges across Africa as security preparedness falls behind, Check Point Research reveals
As organisations across Africa accelerate their AI-driven digital transformation, cyber attackers are moving even faster, exploiting new AI systems, data pipelines, and autonomous ...
GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2026 opens, positioning Africa at the forefront of the global digital economy
Marrakech hosts global leaders as AI, digital infrastructure and startups drive Africa’s next growth phase. GITEX AFRICA Morocco, the continent’s largest AI, technology ...
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Global AI show Riyadh 2026 unveils powerful speaker lineup to drive Middle East’s AI future
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The highly anticipated Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 is set to position the Middle East at the forefront of ...
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AI can describe human experiences but lacks experience in an actual ‘body.’ UCLA researchers say understanding this ‘body gap’ may matter for safety
When a person reaches across a table to pass the salt, their brain is doing something far more complex than recognizing a request ...
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GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2026 expands focus as Africa accelerates digital infrastructure, AI and fintech growth
GITEX AFRICA Morocco expands multi-sector focus to accelerate AI adoption, infrastructure and industry digitalisation across continent New and expanded sectors across data centres, ...
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Architecting security in fintech: It’s in the whiteboard details
Africa’s fintechs are innovating faster than ever, but speed without security is a liability. African organisations face an average of 3,153 cyberattacks a ...
Kenya’s Revised Telecommunications Market Structure – formal recognition of data centres as a regulated activity
By John Syekei, Head of IP and Technology and Partner, Ariana Issaias, Director and Stephanie Mulului Associate, Bowmans Kenya The Communications Authority of ...
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Uncertainties over debts and the future of NigComSat 1R
By Sonny Aragba-Akpore A multimillion-dollar debt, a ground station crippled by lightning, and a foreign partner now holding operational control. This is the ...
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STS Association, DLMS User Association sign pact to advance interoperable smart prepayment metering
Uniting global standards to power the future of smart prepayment. STS and DLMS UA Unite Global Standards for Smart Metering The STS Association ...
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Cloud23 partners Andersen Consulting, signaling Africa’s rising influence in global enterprise technology
African Enterprise Tech Expertise Goes Global Cloud23 has evolved from a Johannesburg-based startup into a 235-person enterprise software advisory firm operating across Africa ...
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The Africa Report unveils 20 future champions of African tech 2026
An exclusive ranking, along with an in-depth investigation into the new faces, new models, and new challenges of innovation across the continent. Spotlight ...
