Category: Tech

CityBlue Hotels strengthens its ESG commitment with an equity investment in Farm to Feed, a B2B platform tackling food loss and boosting farmer income across Africa.

LG Electronics is set to train 37,000 individuals globally on its advanced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in 2024. This initiative aims to build a robust network of skilled installation and service engineers to support the management of LG equipment, reflecting the brand’s increasing global popularity and commitment to high-quality service.

Orange has launched the Orange Digital Center (ODC) Guinea-Bissau, marking a milestone in fostering digital skills and supporting local entrepreneurship. This initiative introduces a comprehensive ecosystem offering free programs tailored for youth, including hands-on digital training, project leadership support, and startup acceleration with funding opportunities.

MTN Rwanda celebrates a significant milestone, achieving 84.5% 4G population coverage just under a year after obtaining its 4G license in July 2023. Mapula Bodibe, CEO of MTN Rwanda, announced this achievement at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, highlighting the substantial impact on digital access and internet quality throughout the country.

Kaspersky expands its Expert Training with a new cybersecurity course focusing on digital forensics, aiming to empower InfoSec professionals with crucial skills. This addition to their portfolio comes in response to the increasing duration of cyberattacks and the critical need for faster detection and resolution times in 2023. Addressing the skills shortage in incident response,…

Afrilearn, Nigeria’s leading learning app, has launched an innovative new learn-and-earn platform aimed at revolutionizing education for students across the nation. This new initiative transforms learning into an engaging and rewarding experience, addressing the persistent challenges in accessing quality education in Nigeria. Afrilearn stands out by aligning closely with the national curriculum, offering a comprehensive suite of educational resources including class notes, animated video lessons, homework assistance, exam practice games, and personalized learning dashboards.

Andela, the leading marketplace for technical talent, has unveiled the latest evolution of its AI-driven platform, Andela Talent Cloud (ATC). This updated platform introduces a groundbreaking feature: code playback, powered by technology from Andela’s acquisition of Qualified ® in 2023. The code playback capability allows organizations to gain real-time insights into candidates’ coding strategies and problem-solving approaches during technical assessments.