The rise of advanced language models like ChatGPT has ushered in a new era of human-like interactions, where chatbots can engage in natural conversations, solve complex problems, and even exhibit creative thinking. This remarkable progress has opened up a world of possibilities, but it also raises concerns about the reliability […]
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An era of innovation, resilience and inclusivity awaits the East African health sector if collaborative partnerships are adopted for problem solving. The region is no stranger to lack of access challenges, high disease burden, fleeing medical workers and shrinking health budgets. While health sector partnerships were previously characterised by […]
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has released a new dark web report titled “Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs.” The report details how cybercriminals are intensifying their pressure tactics on targets who refuse to pay ransoms by weaponizing stolen data. This includes doxing family members […]
Global technology company Epson Corporation has announced that it has achieved a major sustainability milestone by switching to 100% renewable electricity for all its 14 owned sites in Japan in 2021. This accomplishment marks a significant step in Epson’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and sets a benchmark for the […]
By Linda Saunders, Director Solutions Engineering Africa Every organisation is racing to unlock the power of AI to improve its sales and service experiences. But great AI requires data. Traditionally, companies have handled data that is found in structured formats, with rows and columns, including customer engagement data gathered through […]
TikTok, the leading short-form video platform, has announced its inaugural Visionary Voices List for Africa. This prestigious list recognises 15 exceptional individuals at the forefront of industry-shifting innovation, viral trends elevating African music, transforming entertainment spaces, and cultural representation. The Visionary Voices Africa List highlights the significant impact these honourees […]
Irvine Partners, the leading independent creative communications agency in Africa, has announced the opening of its second European office in Stuttgart, Germany. This expansion also marks the launch of a dedicated travel and tourism division within the agency. Established in South Africa in 2010, Irvine Partners has significantly expanded its […]
Airtel Africa’s strong fundamentals and focused execution have continued to support its operating performance despite a challenging macro-economic environment. The company reported significant growth in its customer base, increasing by 8.6% to 155.4 million. Data customer penetration rose by 13.4%, reaching 64.4 million users, with data usage per customer up […]
Worldreader, a global nonprofit organization, is providing digital books through BookSmart App, a mobile reading app stocked with a large library of free books with local content, and some translated into Kiswahili. The app is designed to ignite a passion and culture for reading and improve literacy among underprivileged children and […]
OPPO has officially announced a global cooperation agreement with Ericsson, which encompasses global patent cross-licensing, technical cooperation, market expansion, and other collaborative efforts. This agreement includes standard-essential patents (SEPs) related to cellular communication technologies, including 5G. “We are pleased to announce that we have reached a global cooperation […]
