Zainab Nasirudeen Yakubu, an 11-year-old innovator, has been awarded Youngest Founder of the Year by Tech Unite Africa at the Technology Innovation Recognition Award (TIRA) 2026. She is the inventor of the world’s first AI-powered mat, an agricultural solution, and co-founder of Guard Grains, a fast-rising $1 million startup transforming farming with technology. In her acceptance speech, she said: “I’m …
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Engineer Ammar Alshareef and the General Manager of Icon Training Mr.Emad Hamed have officially signed a landmark agreement to train 10,000 students in the rapidly evolving fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This initiative represents a significant step toward developing national talent and strengthening digital capabilities, aligning with the growing demand for skilled professionals in advanced technology sectors. The program …
Read More »(Samuel Nartey George statement / ultimatum) — ACCRA, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Ghana’s government has given satellite broadcaster DStv until Thursday to lower subscription prices or face a suspension of its broadcasting licence, the Communications Minister said. Samuel Nartey George said he had instructed the National Communications Authority to begin suspension proceedings against MultiChoice Ghana, the local operator of DStv, …
Read More »Rwanda is betting big on the use of AI in leapfrogging it’s economy with forecasts according to the ICT Minister Paula Ingabire showing good use of AI will see the country generate 6 per cent GDP contribution. Speaking while in Davos at the World Economic Forum underway in Switzerland, the Minister exuded confidence in the country’s strategic roadmap towards being …
Read More »Riyadh, 29th October 2025 — The Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), in partnership with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), today launched the Digital FDI Rwanda report at the 9th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh. The report, developed by MINICT, DCO and World Economic Forum, presents a comprehensive roadmap to increase digital foreign direct investment, boost technology exports, and accelerate job creation. It …
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Governments Should Regulate Deepfakes, Warns by Nasirudeen at ICCAIT 2025“No Deepfake Regulation, No Truth.” A leading voice in Africa’s tech ecosystem, Mr. Nasirudeen, has urged governments worldwide to urgently regulate deepfakes before they destabilise global trust systems. He emphasised that every AI-generated video should carry a clear “AI-Created” authenticity stamp to reduce public tension—especially as abusive and misleading videos continue …
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Three-week-old Theo sleeps peacefully in his cot, unaware that he is part of a trial for innovative technology that could benefit many others. Dr. Flora Faure carefully places a small black cap on his head, resembling a swimming cap or the kind worn by rugby players. The cap is dotted with hexagonal sensors that track brain activity. At Rosie Maternity …
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Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, has already made appearances in showrooms, factory floors, and even in photos with Kim Kardashian. But Elon Musk’s ambitions for the robot extend far beyond that. Since introducing Optimus at a Tesla event in 2022, Musk has envisioned it becoming a major part of daily life, assisting people in their homes and shaping the future of …
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NHSINCHU, Taiwan, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, announced on Saturday that the company is witnessing exceptionally strong demand for its advanced Blackwell chips, driving increased wafer orders from its manufacturing partner, TSMC (2330.TW). Huang, speaking at an event hosted by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co in Hsinchu, explained that Nvidia’s Blackwell platform includes not just GPUs (graphics processing …
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WUZHEN, China, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Chinese AI company DeepSeek made its first public appearance in nearly a year after achieving global recognition. During a government-hosted internet conference, senior researcher Chen Deli expressed a pessimistic outlook on the long-term effects of artificial intelligence on humanity. Chen spoke at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, sharing the stage with …
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