Guinea and Gambia have reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a second subsea optical fibre cable “in the near future.” Rose Pola Pricemou, Guinea’s Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy, signed the agreement in Banjul, Gambia, alongside Gambia’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousmane Bah. Following the signing of the …
Gambia and Guinea Plan To Have New Subsea Cable. Read More »
In a significant stride towards establishing Nigeria’s leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development across Africa, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has unveiled the country’s first Multilingual Large Language Model (LLM). This groundbreaking announcement was made on Friday by the Communications Minister, Dr. Bosun Tijani, following the successful conclusion …
Nigeria Launches First Multilingual AI Language Model, Accelerates National AI Strategy. Read More »
In a bid to address the growing skills gap in Kenya’s fibre optic workforce, Safaricom, in collaboration with the ICT Authority, has unveiled the Connect Academy program. The initiative, announced during the Connected Africa Summit 2024, aims to provide industrial training for fibre optic technicians. The rapid expansion of fibre optic infrastructure in Kenya has …
Safaricom, ICT Authority To Train 10k Technicians. Read More »
Alphabet Inc’s Google on Friday asked a federal court in Virginia to reject a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the advertising and search giant of anticompetitive practices in the online advertising marketplace. The Justice Department, which filed the advertising lawsuit in January 2023, accused the company of abusing its dominance of the digital advertising business and …
Google Asks Court to Throw Out US Advertising Case. Read More »
Lawyers representing X in Brazil told the Supreme Court on Friday that “operational faults” have allowed users who were ordered blocked to stay active on the social media platform. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes last week had asked the social media giant to explain why it allegedly did not fully comply with earlier rulings …
X Tells Brazil Court ‘Operational Faults’ Allowed Blocked Users to Remain Active. Read More »
Shares in Snap jumped nearly 25% in on Friday after targeted ads and new features helped the owner of the photo messaging app beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue and user growth. The Snapchat parent now expects second-quarter revenue between US$1.23 billion (RM5.8 billion) and US$1.26 billion, above analysts’ estimates of US$1.22 billion, according …
Snapchat Parent Soars After Beating Revenue, User Growth Estimates. Read More »
Innovative technology brand TECNO has launched the new CAMON 30 Series. This model series brings a new level of imaging prowess with exciting industry-first imaging capabilities marking a significant milestone in TECNO’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to Kenyan users, blending advanced imaging capabilities with iconic design elements. The launch, set amidst the breathtaking backdrop …
TECNO Redefines Smartphone Imaging With AI-Powered CAMON 30 Series. Read More »
The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) and leading global cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, in collaboration with Smart Infraco Limited, have officially signed a partnership agreement to fortify Ghana’s digital infrastructure. This partnership aims to provide government organizations with robust cybersecurity solutions to create a secure digital ecosystem capable of withstanding potential cybersecurity threats. The Director …
NITA, TrendMicro, and Smart Infraco Partner to Secure Ghana’s Digital Ecosystem. Read More »
In a significant development for Ghana’s telecommunications landscape, the National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved Space X Starlink GH LTD, the operator of Starlink Satellite Broadband, to provide Satellite Broadband Services in the country. The NCA’s decision, communicated through an official statement, on April 25, marks a pivotal milestone following the Ministry of Communications and …
NCA Approves Starlink’s Satellite Broadband Application. Read More »
In a startling revelation, Ghana finds itself among the select few nations housing servers for a potent spyware developed by yet another Israeli tech company, QuaDream. Unbeknownst to many Ghanaians, this discovery, stemming from a 2022 Reuters investigation into Israeli corporate records, sheds light on QuaDream’s founding in 2016. Spearheaded by Ilan Dabelstein, a former …
Ghana’s Espionage: Unveiling QuaDream’s REIGN Spyware. Read More »
