Andela Talent Cloud Adds Code Playback Feature

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.

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ATIDI to Back Menengai Geothermal Project

The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) has committed to support the 35 MW Globeleq Menengai Geothermal Project with liquidity cover via the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF). This collaboration underscores ATIDI’s dedication to fostering sustainable development and promoting renewable energy solutions across Kenya and the region.

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Selected Startups Join Standard Chartered Women In Tech Program

Standard Chartered and @iBizAfrica- Strathmore University have revealed the 15 startups selected for this year’s Women In Tech programme. This initiative brings together female entrepreneurs leveraging technology to drive sustainable startups that create impactful change. The focus is on enabling these startups to adhere to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, advancing both Kenyan and global initiatives.

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Kenya UNESCO Plan to Host AI Forum

Kenya, in collaboration with UNESCO, is set to host the Eastern Africa sub-regional Forum on Artificial Intelligence (EARFAI) in Nairobi tomorrow. The forum will convene representatives from 15 nations to explore the potential of AI in the region, with a strong emphasis on governance, ethics, capacities, and partnerships.

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NETSCOUT, Vodafone Expand Network Monitoring Partnership

NETSCOUT has extended its partnership with Vodafone in a multi-year agreement aimed at optimizing the performance of Vodafone’s networks to benefit its customers. Leveraging NETSCOUT InfinistreamNG technology, the partnership focuses on providing real-time, end-to-end visibility and monitoring solutions across Vodafone’s physical and virtual network environments, including 5G Standalone capabilities.

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Microsoft Regains Status as Most Valuable Company

Nvidia briefly claimed the title of the world’s most valuable company this week but has now ceded it back to Microsoft after a slight dip in its share price. With a market valuation of $3.34tn at its peak, Nvidia’s dominance in AI chips propelled it to the top spot, albeit briefly. However, a 3.5% drop in its shares on Thursday saw its value decrease to around $3.22tn, allowing Microsoft to reclaim its position above $3.3tn.

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