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Africa Tech Summit Nairobi and Raenest Partner to Propel African Tech Ventures to Global Heights in 2025
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Africa Tech Summit Nairobi and Raenest Partner to Propel African Tech Ventures to Global Heights in 2025

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi and Raenest Partner to Propel African Tech Ventures to Global Heights in 2025 Nairobi, Kenya, November 27, 2024,  Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is delighted to announce that Raenest, a pioneering Nigerian fintech, has returned as the headline sponsor for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to fostering growth, and collaboration across the African tech ecosystem.  The seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered by Raenest, will take place on February 12th & 13th, 2025, at the Sarit Expo Centre. Now the largest tech event in the region, the B2B Summit, exhibition, and awards will connect over 2000 industry leaders, corporates, investors and international delegations. Raenest continues to...
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Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovative Institute Inaugurates Open-Source AI Summit with Critical Discussions on the Future of AI  
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Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovative Institute Inaugurates Open-Source AI Summit with Critical Discussions on the Future of AI  

300+ international AI experts from tech giants including Meta and Google DeepMind exploring topics such as ethical considerations in AI ownership,innovations in sustainable AI computing, and compute power The Open-Source AI Summit Abu Dhabi, hosted by the Technology Innovative Institute (TII), a global applied science research center, has kicked off with critical conversations that will shape the global AI agenda. The summit, taking place at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island today and tomorrow with 300+ in attendance, converges with growing international focus on the pull and push between open- and closed-source AI. “There are two ...
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Over 100 trained head porters to drive newly commissioned electric buses
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Over 100 trained head porters to drive newly commissioned electric buses

A trained Kayayoo (Head porter) driving the bus. During the commissioning of the electric buses on Wednesday, 27th November, a trained Kayayoo (Head porter) bus driver took Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on a ride through town. The occasion marked the graduation ceremony of a special programme aimed at equipping Kayayei (female head porters) with driving skills to enhance their employability and improve their livelihoo. More than one hundred head potters, popularly called ‘ kayakyei,” have been trained to manage the electric buses. The initiative was part of a broader effort to empower marginalised groups in the country. The electric buses were officially commissioned by Dr Bawumia, who also serves as the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). ...
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Rising cyber threats target UAE’s financial sector and critical infrastructure in 2025
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Rising cyber threats target UAE’s financial sector and critical infrastructure in 2025

The UAE has seen a sharp rise in cyber threats in 2024, particularly ransomware attacks, with 34 reported incidents between January and November, up from 27 in all of 2023, according to Acronis Threat Research Unit data. This increase reflects the nation's prominence globally, making it a prime target for cybercriminals aiming to exploit vulnerabilities in finance, telecommunications, government, and critical infrastructure sectors. Additionally, as per the same report, Malware detections have also surged by 65.3%, jumping from 16.05% in 2023 to 26.52% in 2024. Cybercriminals are increasingly using advanced malware and encryption techniques to attack financial institutions, targeting banks and financial services, and seeking to extort companies or sell stolen data on the dark web. With ...
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Kaspersky and AFRIPOL strengthen partnership in combating cybercrime by signing new cooperation agreement
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Kaspersky and AFRIPOL strengthen partnership in combating cybercrime by signing new cooperation agreement

To further enhance global efforts to combat cyber offenses, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) and AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement in preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the document formalises and facilitates cooperation between the company and the law enforcement agency in sharing threat intelligence data on the latest cybercriminal activities. The landscape of cyberthreats in Africa has constantly been evolving, with the continent having been especially susceptible to industrial threats. The region, in particular, has the highest share (https://apo-opa.co/4hWnT7H) of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) computers on which malicious objects were blocked by Kaspersky solutions, compared to other regions. Africa’s vigorous cyberthreat environme...
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MEST Africa, Mastercard Foundation Celebrate 2024 EdTech Fellows at Demo Day
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MEST Africa, Mastercard Foundation Celebrate 2024 EdTech Fellows at Demo Day

MEST Africa, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has hosted the 2024 EdTech Fellowship Demo Day to showcase the achievements of fellows and their transformative innovations in education technology. The event, held at the Marriott Hotel in Accra, spotlighted the innovative solutions designed to redefine education in Ghana and beyond.  The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship supports African EdTech companies with critical business and financial resources, along with insights into the science of learning, preparing them for scale and sustainability. Speaking at the event, Mr Suraj Shah, Acting Head of Strategic Partnerships and Thought Leadership at the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, emphasised the importan...
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FIFAe Finals 2024 featuring Rocket League and eFootball to take place in Riyadh from 5-12 December
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FIFAe Finals 2024 featuring Rocket League and eFootball to take place in Riyadh from 5-12 December

FIFAe Finals return to Riyadh with partnership between FIFAe and Saudi Esports Federation FIFAe World Cup 2024™ featuring Rocket League to take place from 5 to 8 December Two FIFAe World Cups featuring eFootball™ to take place from 9 to 12 December The FIFAe Finals 2024 will mark the first time that the event includes multiple esports titles, establishing itself as the ultimate stage for both the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring Rocket League and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ on console and mobile respectively. Hosted at the SEF Arena at BLVD Riyadh City, the event will unfold in two stages. It begins with the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League from 5 to 8 December, followed by two FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ (on console and mobile) that will run from 9 to 1...
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rainx Launches the101 Range of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Routers for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
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rainx Launches the101 Range of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Routers for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)

rainx, a leader in 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions, has launched the101 range (https://apo-opa.co/40UwYYE), an advanced ecosystem of fixed wireless 5G and Wi-Fi access products designed to meet the high standards of modern Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and their customers. This lineup includes the101 and the101 Pro 5G smart routers, the101 Xtender smart mesh Wi-Fi extender, and the101 Loop – a new category of product designed for today’s always-connected customer, powered by MediaTek. Together, these solutions redefine 5G FWA, enabling operators to enhance network quality, reduce churn, and drive new revenue streams. The routers also offer a collection of 101 skins to suit the users’ style, creating devices that are designed to b...
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Yellow Card Secures Crypto Asset Service Provider Licence in South Africa
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Yellow Card Secures Crypto Asset Service Provider Licence in South Africa

Yellow Card (www.YellowCard.io), Africa’s leading stablecoin-based infrastructure provider, has been issued a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa.   Commenting on the FSCA’s decision to issue the licence to Yellow Card Financial South Africa, Chris Maurice, Yellow Card’s co-founder and CEO, said, “The CASP licence underscores Yellow Card’s commitment to its customers in South Africa and regulatory compliance across the continent.This achievement reflects our dedication to providing secure, compliant and transformative solutions for our customers both in South Africa and across Africa.   Stablecoin adoption is surging throughout Africa, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest ado...
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Vodacom Group launches initiative to upskill 1million young people across Africa
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Vodacom Group launches initiative to upskill 1million young people across Africa

The Vodacom Digital Skills Hub is designed to empower the next generation, to consider a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Vodacom Group (www.Vodacom.com) has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next generation. Together with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations Vodacom aims to bridge the digital skills gap across eight African countries and upskill 1million young people by 2027. The Vodacom Group Digital Skills Hub is available in South Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho, Egypt (Talimy), the Democratic Republic of Congo (VodaEduc), and in Kenya (Industry Digital Talent Progra...
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