Africa is steadily progressing in its digital transformation, drawing on the continent’s resources, creativity, and youthful demographic to drive change—yet there remains significant ground to cover. As the digital era continues to accelerate, we must seize this opportunity to position Africa as a key player on the global stage. If we fail to act decisively and work together, we risk being sidelined in the global digital landscape. At the recent “Unstoppable Africa” event hosted by the Global Africa Business Initiative in New York on the sidelines of the UN General…
Category: Education / ICT
Boko Haram and western education: the surprising views of some Nigerians who left the insurgency group
Co-Authors,Associate Professor Hannah Hoechner & Professor Yagana Bukar Universities of East Anglia and Maiduguri respectively First Published,1 July,2024 The world has come to associate the insurgency in north-east Nigeria with the slogan “western education is forbidden”. This is how “Boko Haram” – the name given to the insurgents – is commonly translated from the Hausa language into English. But “Boko Haram” is not what the insurgents call themselves or would like to be called. Different factions operate under different names. None of them use “Boko Haram”. One faction calls itself Jama’at Ahl al-Sunna…
Inspiring Young Minds: Canon and Greenwood House School Introduce Canon Academy Juniors Programme to Spark Interest in Photography
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 1, 2024/ — The Canon Academy Juniors programme (www.Canon-CNA.com) believes in teaching our youth to empower them and give them confidence by fostering a new hobby and developing their creative skills; The programme, offers two classes tailored to different age groups (8-12 and 13-16) which provide kids and teens with hands-on photography skills. Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is thrilled to announce a partnership with Greenwood House School in Lagos, Nigeria, through it’s Canon Academy Juniors Programme. This collaborative initiative aims to inspire and…
Webb Fontaine Unveils Sourcemind Academy in Guinea
CONAKRY, Guinea, June 28, 2024/ — Webb Fontaine (www.WebbFontaine.com), a leading provider of solutions for trade facilitation, is pleased to announce the launch of Sourcemind Academy in Guinea. This innovative educational venture, backed by Webb Fontaine, is set to transform the tech education landscape by offering high-level training, cutting-edge pedagogical design and experienced professional trainers to future software engineers and technology enthusiasts. The launch of Sourcemind Academy in Guinea marks a significant milestone in Webb Fontaine’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, and to promoting educational development in emerging markets.…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of work – the opportunity for Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 24, 2024/ — Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This is according to the AI and the Future of Work in Africa whitepaper produced by Microsoft (www.Microsoft.com) and a collective of industry experts from across the continent. Nearly one billion people in Africa are currently under the age of 35 with the continent projected to be home to almost…
Ghana Gears up on Cyber Resilience in the Digital Economy
ACCRA, Ghana, May 9, 2024/ — With Africa losing US$4 billion annually to cybercrime, the aggressors of the digital realm are gaining the upper hand. GITEX AFRICA 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition, taking place from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, provides a platform for leaders and executives of Africa’s tech ecosystem to share insights on cybersecurity’s crucial role in Africa’s digital economy. Cybersecurity Threats Accompany Digital Transformation As Ghana’s digital economy continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with an ever-increasing reliance on digital infrastructure, so…
Africa enters epic global AI innovation race, joining world’s tech capitals as an epicentre for digital advancement
Marrakech, Morocco: The AI mania that’s transforming business, government and society globally is also igniting waves of innovation across Africa, with the shape-shifting tech’s existential prospects powering a cross-continental investment surge at the AI Everything Expo by GITEX AFRICA in Morocco next month. Africa’s epic AI opportunity is already disrupting digital advancements in diverse sectors from finance and agriculture, to healthcare and mobility, all fueling a booming AI market that, according to analysts Statista, will grow 30 percent annually over the next six years to value US$17 billion by 2030.…
ECA urges African countries to adopt technological solutions to monitor their development strategies
To bolster national planning activities, policymakers have been urged to embrace digital tools to foster greater transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness. The call to action was made during the meeting on “Leveraging Digital Technologies for Integrated Planning to Advance the SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Times of Multiple Crises”, which took place as a side event at the Tenth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10). Mr Antonio Pedro, Deputy Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), stressed the importance of technology in supporting development…
Desperation to lure African youth into the evil LGBT Agenda
Story: Abubakar Sadik Mohammed The government of Zimbabwe through the office of the country’s Vice President has not only strongly and firmly rejected an LGBT Scholarship offer, but also, denounced it as unlawful, anti-Christian, anti-Zimbabwean and unAfrican insidious attempts by foreign interests to entice, lure and recruit Zimbabwean less privileged but able students into Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender activities and malpractices through offers of educational scholarships. Zimbabwe, the government re-emphasized, has legislated against all such deviances making any offers predicated on the same aberrations unlawful and criminal and a…
New African Magazine reveals the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023
The list features a diverse and inspiring group of men and women from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world Creatives dominate the ranking with 31 representatives, followed by Business with 25 entries Nigeria is the country most represented on the list The list reflects the shifting trends and priorities in Africa, as the continent faces new challenges and opportunities 02 January 2023 – New African magazine released today its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list…