Kenya to benefit from initial $16.2m ITU broadband mapping project
Kenya is among the 11 African countries set to benefit from an initial $16.2 million budget for Africa’s National Broadband Mapping Systems project.
This announcement was made on the sidelines of the recently concluded Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24) hosted in Kampala, Uganda by The Imternational Telecommunication Union (ITU).?
The project, supported by the European Commission will help establish broadband mapping systems to foster investment and digital transformation in Africa.?
ITU said in a statement that the project will use the data from the mapping systems to identify internet connectivity gaps in coverage, quality and affordability in countries covered by the project. It will initially benefit 11 countries: Benin, Botswana, Burundi, C?te d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.? Read more.
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Samsung on Wednesday officially announced its latest foldable smartphones, the? Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6.
This year, Samsung has gone big on the phones with the integration of its Galaxy AI? with Google AI and Google Gemini. The phones are also thinner, brighter and come with higher-resolution folding displays.?
The new Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 are now available for preorder in Kenya at authorised Samsung stores and e-commerce partners from 11th July to 31st July. Read more.
Innovate Africa Launches with $2.5M Angel Fund for Early-Stage Startups
Innovate Africa, an angel investment fund that supports early-stage startups has launched with an initial $2.5 million rollout. Co-founded by Kristin Wilson and Christian Idiodi, the sector-agnostic fund aims to support up to 20 startups in its first year.
The fund is targeting startups in insecurity, unemployment, and poverty with purpose-driven technology. Read more.
Nigerian remittance services provider Africhange launches in the UK
Africhange , a Nigerian remittance services provider has launched its operations in the United Kingdom (UK).
The platform which can be accessed via the website or mobile app allows users to send money across borders, particularly between Canada, Nigeria, Australia and the UK. Read more.
[Podcast] A Discussion on the Role of Tech in Kenya’s Ongoing Protests
In this episode of our 24Bit Podcast, we delve into the critical role technology has played amidst the widespread opposition to the Finance Bill 2024.
From breaking down the bill’s implications to sparking nationwide conversations on TikTok, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Instagram, we explore how digital platforms have galvanised public sentiment and facilitated organised protest marches.
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Huawei to train additional 150,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027
Huawei has announced plans to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader’s initial goal to equip over 100,000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025.
Huawei has already exceeded its initial goal by 120%, 10 months ahead of schedule, training over 120,000 individuals over the past 26 months. Read more.
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Eunice Kinyanjui: We Need More Digital and Innovative Financial Solutions for MSMEs Beyond Credit
The need for digital and innovative financial products and services for MSMEs must extend far beyond traditional credit products. By providing flexible working capital solutions, integrating mobile wallets, offering digital insurance and leveraging technology, financial institutions can create a conducive environment for MSMEs to thrive.?
These innovations are essential for addressing the financial access gap and ensuring the sustainable growth of MSMEs, ultimately driving economic development and reducing inequality.?Read more from I&M Bank Ltd Kenya Head of Small Business HERE.
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