Category: Africa Tech News
Nigeria, Switzerland forge strategic partnership to drive tech innovation
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Nigeria has formed a strategic alliance with Switzerland through the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Innovation Park,…
Perplexity pushes back against media criticism in copyright lawsuit
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In response to News Corp’s recent lawsuit, Perplexity, an AI-powered search startup, publicly addressed the allegations of copyright…
Unlocking 10x Growth: Primatec’s tailored IT solutions for African SMEs, startups
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African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups often face challenges securing the right technology and expertise to…
Nigerian government proposes 5% tax on telecom, betting and gaming services
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As part of a new plan to restructure Nigeria’s tax system, the federal government has proposed a five…
Hackathon: NITDA, ECOWAS empower West African youths to protect continent’s cyberspace
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have collaborated…
South African group files complaint against LinkedIn for using citizens’ data to train AI models
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The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) on Tuesday, made a submission to the Information Regulator of South…
South African group files complaint against LinkedIn for using citizens’ data to train AI models
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The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) on Tuesday, made a submission to the Information Regulator of South…
Namibia adopts digital tools for pathology testing
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Namibia’s Institute of Pathology (NIP) is revamping the health sector by distributing 370 tablet devices to clinics nationwide.…
Nigeria introduces new biometric passport application
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Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced yesterday that this vision has finally become a reality, fulfilling…
Kenyans to pay more for DSTV subscription fees as MultiChoice hikes price by 4.7%
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MultiChoice Kenya intends to raise the cost of DStv by up to KSh500, effective November 1, 2024. DStv…
