Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) celebrates the successful graduation of faculty members from Kenyan universities who completed its intensive upskilling programme in partnership with Microsoft Leap. With a 100% completion rate, the program equipped lecturers with cutting-edge technological insights to bridge the gap between academia and industry demands.
Kenya made history by hosting the inaugural Elevate Africa Drone Summit, marking a pivotal moment for the continent’s burgeoning drone industry. Over 500 participants from 21 countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, and Nigeria, gathered for this landmark event to explore the future of drone technology across Africa and beyond.
EnduroSat, a Bulgarian aerospace company, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) to develop BOTSAT-1, Botswana’s first software-defined satellite. Scheduled to launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-13 mission by February 2025, this initiative marks a significant milestone for Botswana’s technological advancement.
Samsung Electronics announced outstanding preliminary results for the second quarter, with operating profit soaring to 10.4 trillion won (7.5 billion U.S. dollars), marking a remarkable increase from 670 billion won (486.1 million dollars) in the same period last year. This impressive figure surpassed market expectations, which were around 8.3 trillion won (6 billion dollars), highlighting Samsung’s robust performance and strategic market position.
Gupshup, in collaboration with Meta, the Sudan Medical Specialization Board, and non-profit Shabaka, unveiled a groundbreaking telemedicine chatbot. This innovative tool aims to bridge healthcare gaps for Sudanese refugees across Egypt, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Djibouti, and neighboring nations, where access to medical services is limited.
isense, a leading electronics producer, celebrates its impactful contribution to South Africa’s economy and community development!
Huawei Africa Connect 2024 kicked off this week at the Sandton Convention Centre, marking a new era for the enterprise-focused annual event. Formerly known as Huawei Eco Connect, this year’s edition underscores Huawei’s commitment to Sub-Saharan Africa, showcasing innovative solutions tailored for the region.
Kenya’s Peleza and US-based Prembly have merged to form the ‘Prembly Group,’ a new venture poised to revolutionize digital security and verification solutions globally. This strategic merger combines Peleza’s extensive experience in the East African market, serving major players like Uber and FedEx, with Prembly’s robust digital security infrastructure and compliance software tailored for emerging markets.
