Saturday, November 2, 2024

Tech

Investment in scientific research will unlock potentials of nuclear technology

Mr. Kwamena Quaison, Director of Science, Technology and Innovations, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovations (MESTI), says adequate investment in scientific research and development will unlock the potentials of nuclear technology.  “Taking such steps would yield more opportunities by creating...

Kenya passes law to TAX digital content creators

The government of Kenya has finally passed a law to tax digital content creators like YouTubers, Tik-tokers, bloggers and others who make money from their content and from activities as brand influencers. The government seem to have gotten wind of...

MTN to establish a power plant at it’s South Africa head office

MTN South Africa is set to deploy a 4.5MW multi-technology energy production facility at its head office in Johannesburg that will keep the facility running during load shedding. The company said it is in the process of becoming a “standalone independent...

UVision Demonstrates Helicopter Launch of Anti-Tank Loitering Munition

The trial saw a Bell 412EP helicopter launching a Hero 120 loitering munition to strike a land target during the EDGE 23 event in May at the Yuma Proving Ground. The Hero 120 has a communication range of 40 kilometers...

Flutterwave signs 5-year deal with Microsoft to build global payment platforms

Africa’s biggest Fintech unicorn Flutterwave has announced that it had signed a 5-year deal with Microsoft to build global payment platforms. The partnership will see the Flutterwave build a new generation of payment services on Microsoft Azure, powering payments infrastructure...

Samsung, others violate regulations in Kenya

Samsung and other phone brands are reportedly selling phones in Kenya without chargers, in defiance of regulatory guidelines in that country. In 2018, Kenya’s ICT regulator, the Communications Authority (CA), published guidelines on features and technical specifications for mobile cellular...

AirtelTigo’s new brand name, AT, to affect all sub-brands

AirtelTigo, Ghana’s number three telecoms network has officially changed its brand name to AT with effect from today 22nd June 2023. Techfocus24 broke the news ahead of the official press conference to announce the name change, citing an SMS circular to all customers, which read...

FMD, Oceus to Develop Portable 5G Network Kit for Maritime Defense

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has partnered with network provider Oceus to jointly develop a 5G broadband kit for maritime defense. The three-year agreement will see the companies produce Remote Connect, a secure 5G-based network enabling maritime defense customers to access remote connectivity...

The Tetris movie from Apple substitutes spy fantasies for real-life conflict.

No, the origins of Tetris didn't involve a high-speed car chase, but the true story behind the game still reads like a spy novel. There's corporate intrigue, nefarious government agencies and an envious amount of globe-trotting. But the reality...

A six-month freeze on “out-of-control” AI studies is demanded by tech CEOs and AI experts.

An open letter signed by tech leaders and prominent AI researchers has called for AI labs and companies to "immediately pause" their work. Signatories like Steve Wozniak and Elon Musk agree risks warrant a minimum six month break from producing technology...
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85% of Ghanaians want free SHS maintained – Afrobarometer Report.

The latest edition of the Afrobarometer Report has revealed that 85% of Ghanaians want free senior high school (FSHS)...
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