Category: Science & Technology

Driving socio-economic transformation through technology: The young startup changing the face of Uganda’s automotive industry

Mr Mohammed

KAMPALA, Uganda, May 14, 2024/ — In recent years, Uganda has witnessed a wave of technological innovation. In a country where access to traditional infrastructure and services can be limited, technology is emerging as a powerful catalyst for change, offering solutions to longstanding socio-economic issues. GITEX AFRICA, the continent’s largest tech and start-up event, taking place in Marrakech, Morocco from 29 – 31 May, will host a successful Ugandan startup that is proving that technology, along with a visionary mindset, is the perfect formula to meet the challenges facing the…

AIM Startup and Unicorns Track: Insights and Innovation Take Center Stage at 2024 AIM Congress

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, 9th May, 2024: The 2024 AIM Congress, held at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi from May 7 to May 9, showcased a dynamic exchange of visionary ideas and strategic insights during the AIM Startup and Unicorns Track sessions. These sessions, featuring esteemed moderators and panelists, unveiled groundbreaking perspectives and transformative opportunities across various industries.  Middle East Unicorns Conclave: Unicorns and Mobility Industry Moderated by Mohamed Nagaty, the session illuminated the evolving landscape of unicorns and the mobility industry, with Mohamed Ezzat of Tech Logistics (Bosta), Salman bin Mohammed Al…

Koa Academy Wins Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Challenge 2023, Securing $50,000 Investment

Mr Mohammed

ACCRA, Ghana, March 25, 2024/ — MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org), a leading Pan-African tech entrepreneurship training program, seed fund, and incubator, proudly announces Koa Academy (www.KoaAcademy.com) as the grand prize winner of the 2023 MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), securing a $50,000 equity investment after a competitive pitch battle among Africa’s brightest tech innovators. In a thrilling showcase of ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit, Koa Academy from South Africa stood out at the MEST Africa Challenge finale in Accra, Ghana, surpassing contenders from across the continent. This coveted startup competition, known for identifying and…

Africa needs China for its digital development – but at what price?

Mr Mohammed

Author: Stephanie PhD Candidate, University di Bologna First Published: February 27, 2024 4.08pm SAST Digital technologies have many potential benefits for people in African countries. They can support the delivery of healthcare services, promote access to education and lifelong learning, and enhance financial inclusion. But there are obstacles to realizing these benefits. The backbone infrastructure needed to connect communities is missing in places. Technology and finance are lacking too. In 2023, only 83% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa was covered by at least a 3G mobile network. In all other regions…

New African Magazine reveals the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023

Mr Mohammed

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…

About Scale Up of Africa’s Sustainable Built Environment

Mr Mohammed

Story: Mohammed A. Abu A one-day maiden Africa Continental Sustainable Built Environment Industry Summit (ACEACFMS 23) ended successfully at East Legon, Ghana’s capital city of Accra on Thursday December 14, with a formal declaration of the event as an annual one. The declaration was made by Mr. Daniel Kontie President/CEO of the Africa Continental Engineering & Construction Network(ACECEN), Earlier in his welcome address during the event he said that, the African Built Environment must be placed in a position to transition from the current brown construction techniques to Green building…

Kaspersky opens its first Transparency Center in the African region

Mr Mohammed

KIGALI, Rwanda, November 15, 2023/ — As part of the Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF), Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has today announced the opening of its first Transparency Center in the African region. The new center, located in Kigali, Rwanda, is opening as part of Kaspersky’s Global Transparency Initiative, established to highlight the reliability of the company’s solutions and advocate for greater transparency throughout the cybersecurity industry. The new center offers its visitors a comprehensive overview of Kaspersky’s engineering and data processing practices, and a live demonstration of the source code for…

Climate Justice and Just Societal Transition to Green Economy gets Major Boost

Mr Mohammed

Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke has been elected Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (UNESCO-TWAS) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to science and its promotion in the developing world. The Nigeria born Okereke is a Professor in Global Governance and Public Policy in the School for Policy Studies, Bristol University, UK, and Director for the Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Nigeria. He is a globally recognised leading scholar on global climate governance and international development with…

Empowering voices – Africa Tech Festival fields a strong and successful line-up of women speakers and women-focused features in 2023 to put the spotlight on female trailblazers who are leading the tech revolution on the continent

Mr Mohammed

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 1, 2023/ — Africa Tech Festival (https://apo-opa.info/3myppVu) in 2023, (Cape Town, 13 – 16 November), will field an impressive line-up of strong African women in technology, as a catalyst to shift the power dynamics in the industry, redressing their historic underrepresentation, funding restrictions, and other barriers to entry that have to date, prevented the technology sector from being fully inclusive. In a March 2023 study, conducted by the organisers of the festival, key highlights reflected that women are still facing stereotypical attitudes preventing them from moving up…