Category: Tech

Xbox is setting its sights on accelerating growth in the African video game industry following the successful conclusion of its 2024 Xbox Game Camp Africa. This two-day hybrid event was held physically in Johannesburg, South Africa; Casablanca, Morocco; and Nairobi, Kenya, drawing together industry experts from Xbox, aspiring game developers, and gaming enthusiasts from across the continent. The camp was designed to foster innovation and collaboration within the African gaming community.

Moringa School, a leading tech education institution in Kenya, proudly hosted its biannual graduation ceremony last Friday at the Visa Oshwal Center, Nairobi. The event celebrated the accomplishments of 1,358 students from diverse programs, including Software Engineering, Data Science, Product Design, Cyber Security, and Data Visualization, marking a significant milestone in their educational journeys.

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) hold the potential to significantly transform the operations and outlook of small pharmacies nationwide. Microsoft’s insights reveal that AI can enhance small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the pharmaceutical sector by improving access to financial services, streamlining processes, and enhancing service delivery. This technological shift promises substantial benefits for national healthcare, including better medicine availability.

Vodacom Lesotho has proactively advanced data security and management within the mountain kingdom by hosting a comprehensive data protection and management workshop. This full-day event, attended by representatives from the Lesotho Communications Authority, the Central Bank of Lesotho, and various industry players, focused on discussing industry best practices, regulatory compliance, and strategies for safeguarding consumer rights.

The US and Nigeria have taken a significant step towards enhancing data security and Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation by signing a memorandum of understanding. This pivotal agreement aims to establish the US-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership, fostering collaboration and growth in the digital economy.

Google has announced the expansion of its Wildfire Boundary Tracker to 17 new countries, including Kenya, significantly enhancing global efforts to combat the growing threat of wildfires. This AI-powered tool is designed to provide communities with accurate and up-to-date information on wildfire boundaries directly through Google Search and Maps, offering crucial support in emergency situations.