Technology Innovation Recognition Award winner

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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Landmark Agreement to train 10,000 students

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 …

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Reuters — Ghana threatens to suspend DStv licence over subscription prices

(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, …

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Rwanda and DCO Unveil Digital FDI Report to Accelerate Investment and Innovation.

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

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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How a ‘swimming cap’ could transform care for brain-injured babies

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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Why human-shaped robots loom large in Musk’s Tesla plans

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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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Reports Surging Demand for Blackwell Chips

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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DeepSeek researcher pessimistic over AI’s impact in startup’s first public appearance since success

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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Rwanda and DCO Launch Digital FDI Report to Boost Innovation and Investment

Riyadh, October 29, 2025 — The Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) of Rwanda, in collaboration with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), unveiled the Digital FDI Rwanda Report during the 9th Future Investment Initiative held in Riyadh. Developed jointly by MINICT, the DCO, and the World Economic Forum (WEF), the report outlines a detailed strategy to increase digital foreign direct …

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Hon. Paula Ingabire at MWC Kigali 2025: Call for an Africa-Led Digital Independence

Kigali, Rwanda — October 22, 2025 Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Hon. Paula Ingabire, has called on African nations to pursue “digital independence” by building home-grown technologies designed for the continent’s unique challenges. Speaking during the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa 2025 in Kigali, the Minister urged policymakers, innovators, and investors to collaborate in shaping Africa’s …

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NCDMB, Seplat Launch Digital Training Program for Northern Youths

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Seplat Energy Plc and 3logy Limited, has unveiled the National Digitisation Initiative (NDI), a digital empowerment program aimed at youths in Northern Nigeria, with a focus on the North-East and North-West regions. The initiative seeks to equip young people with essential digital and data analytics skills, preparing them for …

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Ghana Issues Deadline to DStv Over Subscription Fees, Warns of License Suspension

Accra, Ghana — August 5, 2025 Ghana’s government has given the satellite broadcaster DStv a firm deadline to cut its subscription fees by Thursday, August 7, 2025, or face suspension of its broadcasting license, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced today. The directive was formalized when the Minister instructed the NCA to commence suspension proceedings against MultiChoice Ghana if the …

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