The University of Nairobi (UoN) is poised to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) school, marking a significant step towards creating skilled manpower for the future. Speaking on Citizen TV, UoN Chancellor Prof. Patrick Verkooijen announced that the university will soon offer the first-ever AI master’s degree, aimed at equipping students with cutting-edge skills in this transformative field.
MTN Chairman, Mcebisi Jonas, highlights Africa’s digital infrastructure investment plan, projecting over $12 billion by 2030.
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), through the innovative Connect-A-School (CAS) project, is set to build over 100 ICT laboratories in schools nationwide. Sponsored by the Universal Service Fund (USF), this initiative aims to revolutionize education with cutting-edge technology.
Huawei Kenya has officially launched its Management Trainee Program, targeting university students across Kenya for jobs and internships. This initiative aims to provide about 30 job and internship opportunities, offering advanced ICT training to Kenyan youth.
Google has unveiled plans to build Umoja Fiber, the first subsea fiber optic cable connecting Africa and Australia. Anchored in Kenya, the cable will traverse Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, before crossing the Indian Ocean to Australia. This ambitious project is part of the Africa Connect initiative, joining forces with Equiano to enhance connectivity across the continent.
Stakeholders from diverse industries will converge in Nairobi for the 2024 Private Enterprise Africa Venture Summit hosted by KPMG.
GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2024 is set to showcase Africa’s emergence as a global force in digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). From May 29-31, 2024 in Marrakech, this tech and start-ups summit will bring together leaders, experts, governments, enterprises, and investors from 130 countries.
Airtel Malawi has taken a significant step in combating mobile money fraud by removing the One Time Password (OTP) from its My Airtel App and implementing new security measures. This move aims to protect users from fraudulent activities and enhance the overall security of their mobile money transactions.
