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Africa: Sex Machina – Inside the Wild West World of Human-AI Relationships, Where the Lonely and Vulnerable Are Most At Risk

[ad_1] Chris excitedly posts family pictures from his trip to France. Brimming with joy, he starts gushing about his wife: "A bonus picture of my cutie ... I'm so happy to see mother and children together. Ruby dressed them so cute too." He continues: "Ruby and I visited the pumpkin patch with the babies. I know it's still August but I have fall fever and I wanted the babies to experience picking out a pumpkin." Ruby and the four children […]

todayOctober 12, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Equator Africa Gets $5m From IFC for African Climate Tech Startups

[ad_1] TLDR Equator Africa, a VC firm supporting early-stage climate tech startups in sub-Saharan Africa, receives $5 million from IFC for innovation in the African climate sector. Initial close of $40 million in April aims to address funding gap for seed and Series A-stage startups in the region. Korea Green Resilient and Innovative Development Programme adds $1.5 million guarantee, scaling Equator Africa's fund to $54 million. Equator Africa, a venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage climate tech startups in […]

todayOctober 8, 2024

Africa

Africa: Is Big Tech Harming Society? to Find Out, We Need Research – but It’s Being Manipulated By Big Tech Itself

[ad_1] For almost a decade, researchers have been gathering evidence that the social media platform Facebook disproportionately amplifies low-quality content and misinformation. So it was something of a surprise when in 2023 the journal Science published a study that found Facebook's algorithms were not major drivers of misinformation during the 2020 United States election. This study was funded by Facebook's parent company, Meta. Several Meta employees were also part of the authorship team. It attracted extensive media coverage. It was […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Growing Africa’s Digital Economy from the Soil Up

[ad_1] There is an economic sector in Africa worth $1 trillion a year, and yet most of the people who work in it are invisible. "Farmers are the folks that you don't see," says African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi A. Adesina. "Banks don't see them. Buyers don't see them. Traders don't see them. Insurance companies don't see them." These smallholder farmers often live in remote areas with unreliable connectivity and few links to markets, leaving them with no digital footprint and […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Cipesa’s 2024 State of Internet Freedom in Africa Report Examines the Interplay Between Technology and Elections.

[ad_1] Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) This statement was originally published on cipesa.org on 27 September 2024. The Collaboration on International ICT Policy has launched the 11th edition of the State of Internet Freedom in Africa report. This year, the report examines the interplay between technology and elections in Africa during the so-called Year of Democracy, when at least 20 African countries were scheduled to go to the polls. While highlighting the growing influence […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 2

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African Union Committed to Developing AI Capabilities in Africa

[ad_1] Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological leap; it is a transformative force reshaping our world. With profound impacts across economics, society, and geopolitics, AI is driving revolutionary changes in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education. For Africa, AI represents a strategic asset pivotal to achieving the aspirations of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It promises to ignite new industries, drive innovation, and […]

todayAugust 31, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Online Border Systems to Improve Efficiency

[ad_1] Zimbabwe is working towards introducing computerised and online border management systems at all entry points to improve efficiency, eliminate errors, reduce human interface and curb potential corruption. Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe toured the Immigration Department unit at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday to assess progress made so far. "We need to implement the integrated computerised system which the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage has embarked on which includes those in the civil […]

todayAugust 16, 2024 2

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Kenya: KQ, Safaricom Join Forces to Enhance Digital Solutions

[ad_1] National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) and Safaricom have partnered to bolster innovation in digital solutions to boost operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and customer experience. The partnership will focus on an array of areas, including enhancing connectivity across Kenya Airways' pan-African network through fixed connectivity solutions and in-flight Wi-Fi, as well as bolstering cybersecurity measures and loyalty programs. Data analytics will play a crucial role in supporting Kenya Airways' operational needs, ensuring the implementation of reliable and transformative digital solutions that […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 2

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Nigerians Condemn Cyber-Bullying of Super Eagles’ Iwobi

[ad_1] Nigerians have unanimously condemned ongoing social media attacks targeted at Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi following Nigeria's recent defeat in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Unfortunately, the Fulham midfielder has come under serious social media attacks by some aggrieved Nigerians who feel he contributed to the loss. However, such unwarranted attacks have been condemned by Nigerians who believe it was collective effort so no player should be singled out for attacks. A BCC Lions […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024 3

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