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The AI Gold Rush: Who Strikes Gold and Who Gets Left Behind?

Gold rushes are not new. A gold rush occurs when 3 key ingredients are present: information spreading, surprise, and impatient economic actors.

Côte d’Ivoire regulator, Meta discuss digital services and content monetisation

Côte d’Ivoire’s Telecommunications and ICT Regulatory Authority (ARTCI) has held discussions with Meta on content monetisation, digital services regulation and artificial intelligence, as the regulator works to strengthen the framework governing the count

Morocco targets 100 billion dirhams in GDP contribution from AI by 2030

Morocco aims to generate a contribution of 100 billion dirhams to gross domestic product (GDP), create 50,000 jobs and train 200,000 artificial intelligence (AI) talents by 2030 under its Morocco IA 2030 roadmap, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Tra

Djibouti, Armenia explore cooperation in digital skills and artificial intelligence

Djibouti and Armenia have explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in digital technology, artificial intelligence, innovation and human capital development during a meeting between their representatives in Djibouti.

UN Technology Bank calls for increased support to advance technology in least developed countries

The UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has called for increased resources to help countries turn technology priorities into practical solutions for development, as it marks 10 years since its establishment.

Kenya explores partnership with Equity Group to advance digital economy and financial inclusion

Kenya is exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration between government and the private sector to advance digital infrastructure, financial inclusion and regional trade, Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy John Kipchumba Tanui has said

MTN South Sudan pledges continued cooperation following reappointment of telecom regulator chief

MTN South Sudan has pledged continued cooperation with the National Communication Authority (NCA) to support national ICT goals, expand connectivity and improve telecommunications services following the reappointment of Eng. Gieth Kon Mathiang as Director

Four Sierra Leonean startups compete at ECOWAS Startup Awards in Abuja

Four Sierra Leonean startups have represented the country at the second ECOWAS Startup Awards in Abuja, Nigeria, joining 60 startups selected from approximately 10,600 applications submitted across Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member

Science for Africa Foundation calls for stronger regional capacity in malaria genomic surveillance

The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) has called for stronger institutional capacity, domestic investment and regional collaboration to sustain genomic surveillance and support malaria control and elimination across East Africa.

Oromia Bank launches first Visa cards in Ethiopia

Oromia Bank has launched its first Visa cards, introducing three prepaid card products to expand payment options for its customers and connect them to global digital payments.

Côte d’Ivoire regulator, Meta discuss digital services and content monetisation

Morocco targets 100 billion dirhams in GDP contribution from AI by 2030

Djibouti, Armenia explore cooperation in digital skills and artificial intelligence

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Smart Africa CEO calls for cross-border digital infrastructure across Africa

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Amnah Ajmal launches SheKnows - a global platform connecting women leaders 1:1 with C‑Suite growth navigators

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Rwanda, Singapore health technology firm explore digital health collaboration

The AI Gold Rush: Who Strikes Gold and Who Gets Left Behind?

Côte d’Ivoire regulator, Meta discuss digital services and content monetisation

Morocco targets 100 billion dirhams in GDP contribution from AI by 2030

Djibouti, Armenia explore cooperation in digital skills and artificial intelligence

UN Technology Bank calls for increased support to advance technology in least developed countries

Kenya explores partnership with Equity Group to advance digital economy and financial inclusion

MTN South Sudan pledges continued cooperation following reappointment of telecom regulator chief

Four Sierra Leonean startups compete at ECOWAS Startup Awards in Abuja

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Amnah Ajmal launches SheKnows - a global platform connecting women leaders 1:1 with C‑Suite growth navigators

SheKnows a global digital platform has officially launched with a focus on supporting senior women leaders globally to bring gender equity and drive influence at the highest levels of business and decision-making.