Microsoft is reportedly planning to close its African Development Centre (ADC) in Lagos. This development comes as a shock to the employees and the broader technology community in Nigeria. The management reportedly informed the staff of the sudden development on Monday 6th May. According to sources from Microsoft ADC Nigeria, the affected staff might be …
Microsoft To Shut Down Its African Development Centre In Lagos. Read More »
THE US has revoked licenses that allowed companies including Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips used for laptops and handsets to sanctioned Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies, three sources familiar with the matter said. A fourth source said some of the companies were notified on Tuesday (May 7) that their licenses were revoked effective …
US revokes Intel, Qualcomm’s Export Licenses To Sell To China’s Huawei, Sources Say. Read More »
SBA Communications, a prominent provider of essential wireless infrastructure, and Telecom Advisory Services, a highly respected consultancy agency in the telecommunications sector, are offering fresh perspectives on the African telecom industry through the launch of a pioneering white paper titled “The Independent Tower Industry as a Key Enabler of African Telecommunications Development.” This groundbreaking study …
Inaugural White Paper Launched on Africa’s Telecom Growth. Read More »
A leading African technology company, Bluechip Technologies, has set its sights on Uganda, officially launching operations in the country. Specializing in data management and analytics solutions, the Lagos-based firm aims to tap into Uganda’s flourishing digital economy and foster technological advancement. Bluechip Technologies has been steadily expanding its footprint across the African continent in recent …
African Tech Powerhouse Bluechip Technologies Expands to Uganda. Read More »
These initiatives tackle the obstacles to accessing tech education and careers while highlighting the crucial role AI skills play in fostering innovation and prosperity. They establish the groundwork for a flourishing tech hub, contributing to economic growth and technological progress. On April 30, the Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with Google and Data Science Nigeria, …
The two Kenyan organizations are the only representatives from Africa that will gain access to over $20 million in funding for their projects. Google.org the philanthropic division of Google, has selected Kenya’s Jacaranda Health and EIDU as the sole beneficiaries from Africa in the inaugural Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI Cohort. These organizations are two of …
Kenyan Innovators Selected For Google’s AI Growth Initiative. Read More »
iQoo has confirmed that it is launching a new smartphone in India on May 16. The smartphone will succeed the iQOO Z9 5G, which was launched in India in March 2024. Confirmed to be called the iQOO Z9X 5G, the smartphone has been teased to feature a large battery life. Official teasers from the company …
iQOO Z9X 5G Chipset Details Confirmed Ahead Of Launch On May 16. Read More »
Apple is expected to introduce some brand new iPads at its launch event today, May 7 – which gets underway at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST (May 8 at 12am AEST). But the latest rumor is that we might also get our first look at the generative AI features Apple has been …
The Sleeper Hit Of Apple’s IPad Event Could Be Its New AI-Powered Photos App. Read More »
Oxford Business Group, in collaboration with the Africa Data CentresAssociation (ADCA), presents its latest Focus Report titled “Data Centres in Africa”, offering insights into the pivotal role of data centres in driving the continent’s digital evolution. The comprehensive report delves into the intricate landscape of Africa’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. It examines how …
Technology has progressed significantly as internet connectivity improved worldwide. It enables our devices and apps to become more efficient for practical use. If we want to take digitalization to the next level, we must elevate global connectivity first. Nowadays, we have 5G internet speeds, but we need something more. Fortunately, Japanese firms have developed the …
Japan Unveils World’s First 6G Device That’s 20x Faster Than 5G. Read More »
