Nairobi Hosts DataFest Africa 2024 Conference Kickoff

Over 250 stakeholders from government, civil society, donors, academics, students, and private industry experts have convened in Nairobi for the DataFest Africa 2024 conference, organized by Aga Khan University and Pollicy. This significant event is themed “Opportunities for all: Harnessing Data & Technology for Africa’s Transformation,” and is focused on celebrating the use of data in East Africa. The conference aims to address and overcome challenges that hinder the development of the data ecosystem in Africa.

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Zimbabwe Plans to Deploy Digital Ambassadors

Zimbabwe is taking a proactive step towards enhancing digital literacy with the launch of a Digital Ambassadors program, aimed at fostering tech understanding across communities. Tatenda Mavetera, Zimbabwe’s minister of information communication technology, postal and courier services (ICTPCS), unveiled this initiative during a recent International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) certification event for school teachers. The minister commended the Computer Society of Zimbabwe for its role in hosting the forum, emphasizing the government’s support for public-private partnerships in advancing digital education.

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Samsung Launches First Smart Ring Among Tech Giants

Samsung has unveiled its latest innovation, the Galaxy Ring, at the Galaxy Unpacked event, marking its entry into the smart ring market. Positioned as a health and fitness-focused wearable, the Galaxy Ring integrates advanced artificial intelligence to offer 24/7 health monitoring capabilities, including tracking heart rate, sleep patterns, and menstrual cycles. This move underscores Samsung’s commitment to expanding its ecosystem with cutting-edge AI-powered devices.

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