| Date | Title | Description |
| 14.10.2025 | Africa: Can Digital Health Turn the Tide On Africa's Silent Killers? | Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory illnesses, are claiming the lives of people in their most productive years -- affecting families and slowing national development, experts hav... |
| 07.10.2025 | Africa's Urban-Rural Digital Gaps Are Closing | A mix of state programmes and private capital is bolstering plans to bridge the digital divide in African countries. Tower builds and satellite launches are closing rural gaps while reinforcing national digital networks.
SPECIAL REPORT | BI... |
| 05.10.2025 | ATRenew Named 2025 Finalist for the Earthshot Prize | China's leading electronics recycling and trading platform, ATRenew, is announced as a Finalist in the Building a Waste Free World category
SHANGHAI, Oct. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ATRenew Inc. ("ATRenew" or the "Company")... |
| 03.10.2025 | Startup brasiliense cria sistema para prevenir colisões de satélites em órbita | A indústria espacial enfrenta um desafio crescente: o risco de colisões entre satélites ativos e detritos em órbita terrestre. O acúmulo de fragmentos compromete comunicações, previsões meteorológicas, navegação e operações de defesa. Segun... |
| 26.08.2025 | African Women Have Less Access to the Internet Than Men - Solutions the G20 Can Champion | Across Africa, women have less access to the internet than men. In Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania only 15%-28% of women own smartphones. Tinuade Adekunbi Ojo is a feminist political economist and director of the Centre for the Study ... |
| 20.08.2025 | Erasing personal data from the devices you discard is a booming business | To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is projected to reach 82 million metric tons by 2030, with critical data privacy and security issues.
The U.S. amassed just shy of 8 mil... |
| 27.07.2025 | Intl experts convene to align AI standards during WAIC 2025 | The International Forum on Standardization of Artificial Intelligence is held with focus on technical standards, ethical governance, and global collaboration. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The International Forum on Standardization ... |
| 18.07.2025 | vivo Wins Innovate for Impact Use Case Award at the ITU AI for Good Global Summit | The recognition highlights vivo's commitment to empowering accessibility through on-device intelligence.
SHENZHEN, China, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo was honored with the "Innovate for Impact" best use case award in the acc... |
| 16.07.2025 | Geneva sets standards for trust in the age of AI | Geneva is not cheap, but it is a city that radiates sophistication, beauty and with a huge United Nations presence, is one of the most diverse cities on the planet. When the sun is shining and the city’s lake glitters like burnished silver,... |
| 09.07.2025 | Somalia Participates in Global Technology Summit in Switzerland | The Federal Republic of Somalia has taken part in the high-level WSIS+20 Summit on digital development, currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing Somalia was Hon. Mohamed Adan Maalin (Soomaali), the Minister of Communications ... |
| 08.07.2025 | Africa: UN Summit Confronts AI's Dawn of Wonders and Warnings | The UN's flagship platform on artificial intelligence opened in Geneva on Tuesday, launching four days of high-level dialogue, cutting-edge demonstrations and urgent calls for inclusive AI governance. The event comes as autonomous and gener... |
| 06.07.2025 | Rwanda: Kagame Calls for Urgent Action to Bridge Connectivity Gaps | President Paul Kagame, on Sunday, July 6, called for deliberate efforts to drive connectivity, stating that bridging the remaining gaps in access to digital technology will require innovation in both policy and financing.
The President said... |
| 25.06.2025 | ‘Not something to celebrate’: As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive? | The security council meets at United Nations headquarters, June 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
FILE – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Afairs Prince Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud signs the United Nations Secuity Charter, in San F... |
| 23.06.2025 | China’s Digital Revolution: A Leap Towards a Shared Future | In the heart of Shanghai, a monumental gathering unfolded. The China Telecom Global Partners Conference, held on June 19, 2025, set the stage for a bold vision: "One Growth, Together for a Shared Future." This event was not just a... |
| 23.06.2025 | WBBA Broadband Development Congress Shanghai 2025 | Smarter Infrastructure: Converging AI and Broadband | SHANGHAI, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Broadband Association (WBBA) successfully convened the 2025 Broadband Development Congress in Shanghai, spotlighting the theme: "Smarter Infrastructure: Converging AI and Broadband.&quo... |
| 22.06.2025 | Africa: Why Digital Sovereignty Matters for Africa | Once viewed as a futuristic concept, the weaponization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has now become a defining feature of digital warfare. As global powers deploy AI-driven tools in cyber operations, Africa faces mounting challenges due t... |
| 20.06.2025 | One Growth, Together for a Shared Future | China Telecom Global Partner Conference Kicked Off
HONG KONG, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 19, 2025, China Telecom Global (below as "CTG") grandly held its Global Partners Conference in Shanghai under the theme "One ... |
| 10.06.2025 | The Energy Beast: Tech Giants and Their Growing Carbon Footprint | The tech industry is a double-edged sword. It drives innovation and connects the world, but it also consumes energy at an alarming rate. A recent report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals a startling truth: ten tec... |
| 09.06.2025 | 10 Tech Companies Behind Half of All Data Centre Energy Use | Tech sector carbon emissions continue to rise in recent years, fuelled by rapid advances in AI and associated data infrastructure.
This is according to a report produced by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) of the UN, which fo... |
| 09.06.2025 | Karoo collision: Starlink vs science in South African skies | Sarao’s Adrian Tiplady
The explosive growth in the number of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, from providers like Elon Musk’s Starlink, poses a direct threat to astronomical research facilities the world over, including those in South Afri... |
| 06.06.2025 | Bridging the Digital Divide: Uganda's Bold Step Towards Empowering Female Tech Leaders | In a world increasingly driven by technology, Uganda is taking significant strides to empower its young women. The recent launch of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) at Wanyange Girls' Secondary School in Jinja marks a pivotal m... |
| 05.06.2025 | Uganda: UN Women Launches Coding Hub in Jinja to Empower Uganda's Next Generation of Female Tech Leaders | Jinja — UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has today launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) at Wanyange Girls' Secondary School in Jinja. The initiativ... |
| 29.05.2025 | DStv and MTN Uganda: Pioneers of Africa's Digital Renaissance | In the heart of Africa, two giants are reshaping the landscape of media and technology. DStv, the continent's leading entertainment platform, and MTN Uganda, a telecommunications powerhouse, are not just brands; they are catalysts for chang... |
| 28.05.2025 | Vatican In Need of a Divine Defender Against Digital Demons | Even the Pope needs a firewall. The Vatican could be on the hunt for its first-ever Chief Information Security Officer to help guard the gates of the digital heavens from ever escalating cyber threats.
Posting their plea on social media, th... |
| 28.05.2025 | Icasa drops the hammer on Starlink users in South Africa | Communications regulator Icasa said on Wednesday that it plans to crack down on the “unlawful” use of Starlink satellite internet services in South Africa.
Some South Africans have sourced Starlink equipment from local or international rese... |
| 26.05.2025 | Uganda: MTN Uganda and Government Unite to Boost Digital Transformation | Kampala — On May 22, MTN Uganda convened a high-level round table in Kampala, partnering with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to sharpen the country's digital ambitions. The event brought together senior government officials, ICT ... |
| 14.04.2025 | WIC Asia-Pacific Summit spotlights digital intelligence future | The Main Forum on the Digital Intelligence Future at the 2025 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit was held in Hong Kong on April 14. [Photo/wicinternet.org]
The Main Forum on the Digital Intelligence Future at the 2025 World Inter... |
| 11.04.2025 | Kenya's Digital Renaissance: From Open Source to Online Casinos | Kenya stands at a crossroads. The nation is witnessing a digital renaissance, fueled by innovation and a thirst for progress. This transformation is not just about technology; it’s about identity, culture, and the future. Two recent develop... |
| 10.04.2025 | Kenya to Host Global Open Source Office As ITU Unveils Tech Projects | Nairobi — Kenya has been selected to host an Open Source Programme Office (OSPO) under a new pilot project launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the European Union.... |
| 05.04.2025 | Africa's AI Awakening: The Road Ahead | Africa stands at a crossroads. The digital revolution is knocking, and artificial intelligence (AI) is the key. Yet, the continent grapples with a paradox: abundant potential stifled by heavy-handed regulations and insufficient infrastructu... |
| 05.04.2025 | Africa's AI Awakening: A Call to Action | The clock is ticking. The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is upon us, and Africa stands at a crossroads. President Paul Kagame's recent address at the Global AI Summit in Kigali was a clarion call for action. The message was clear: ... |
| 04.04.2025 | Africa: Too Much Control Stifles AI, Experts Warn Governments | Experts at the Global AI Summit on Africa have urged governments across the continent to ease regulatory barriers and create space for private sector investment, citing limited public resources as a key challenge to advancing Africa's artif... |
| 03.04.2025 | Africa Must Not Be Left Behind, Kagame Tells Artificial Intelligence Summit | President Paul Kagame on Thursday, April 3, issued a rallying call for African leaders to take daring actions in embracing artificial intelligence (AI), and ensure that the continent is not left behind in the technological revolution.
Speak... |
| 02.04.2025 | Outdated and costly: why South Africa should rethink digital migration | South Africa’s long overdue move to digital television broadcasting was once again thwarted last week when the high court in Pretoria interdicted communications minister Solly Malatsi from switching off analogue broadcasts at the end of las... |
| 23.03.2025 | Making AI inclusive engine for global development | BEIJING, March 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily:
Over the past months, China's AI model DeepSeek has gained global attention, reigniting discussions on inclusive AI development and improving access to AI services. As th... |
| 10.03.2025 | Huawei Calls to Expand Open Innovation and Collaboration to Prevent New Digital Divide | BARCELONA, Spain, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable held at MWC Barcelona 2025, Huawei called on policymakers and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry stakeholders to expand open i... |
| 06.03.2025 | Gaming and Health: A New Era of Safe Listening Standards | In a world where gaming is a cultural phenomenon, the sounds of battle, adventure, and competition echo through headphones and speakers. But this auditory thrill comes with a price. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International ... |
| 06.03.2025 | The Sound of Silence: WHO and ITU's New Standard for Gamers' Hearing Health | In a world where gaming has become a cultural phenomenon, the sound of victory often drowns out the whispers of caution. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have stepped into this arena, l... |
| 06.03.2025 | Sound Advice: WHO and ITU’s New Standard for Gamers’ Hearing Health | In a world where video games reign supreme, the sound of victory can sometimes come at a steep price. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have stepped in to protect gamers from a silent en... |
| 05.03.2025 | Global Industry Partners Jointly Release Net5.5G Best Practices & Deployment Guide Whitepaper | BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2025, the Broadband Development Congress (BDC), hosted by the WBBA, was a resounding success. Themed "Smarter Broadband: Investment. Innovation. Intelligence," the c... |
| 05.03.2025 | WIC hosts AI Computing Power Development Forum in Spain | BEIJING, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：
The AI Computing Power Development Forum, under the theme of "Building an Integrated, Inclusive, and Green AI Computing Power Ecosystem," hosted by the W... |
| 04.03.2025 | WIC to host forum on AI computing power at MWC Barcelona 2025 | BEIJING, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：
The emergence of DeepSeek has ignited a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm worldwide, with AI rapidly integrated into industries such as smart man... |
| 04.03.2025 | ITU and Huawei Jointly Release the White Paper on Lithium Batteries for Telecom Sites | BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Global Digital Power Summit was held at MWC 2025 with the theme of "AI Powering a Greener ICT." Operators, leading enterprises, industry leaders, and industry experts from aro... |
| 04.03.2025 | EQUALS Global Partnership Unveils Bold New Vision and Mission to Achieve Digital Gender Equality by 2035 | 100 million women and girls to actively join the digital economy within the next decade
BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The EQUALS Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age reaffirmed its commitment to empowe... |
| 03.03.2025 | WHO, ITU launch global safe listening standard to prevent hearing loss among gamers | The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have introduced the first global standard for safe listening in video games and esports.
This was disclosed in a statement from the ITU highlighting eff... |
| 28.02.2025 | Nigeria leads global summit to protect submarine cables from sabotage | Ships like Orange Marine’s Sophie Germaine are sent out to repair cable breaks when they occur
Deliberate attacks on submarine telecommunications cables are a growing concern as global geopolitical tensions rise. Now a high-level summit in ... |
| 26.02.2025 | Nigeria Leads Global Efforts to Strengthen Submarine Cable | Nigeria has taken the lead in global efforts to strengthen submarine cable resilience and protect the critical infrastructure central to the growth and sustenance of the digital economy in the country and worldwide.
Indications of this deve... |
| 10.02.2025 | «Вспомнить всё»: доступный разбор первоисточника стандарта OSI (часть 1) | Когда возникает вопрос про модель OSI и начинаешь гуглить, поисковик выдаёт достаточно однотипные статьи с описанием 7-ми уровней. Для большинства задач с целью ознакомления этого достаточно, но эта статья даёт понимание «откуда растут ноги... |
| 07.02.2025 | Декодирование телефонного сигнала из фильма Pink Floyd: «The Wall» | Люблю загадки… Недавно меня попросили расшифровать сигнал телефонного вызова из фильма «The Wall» 1982 года, снятого по мотивам одноимённого альбома Pink Floyd. Услышать сигнал вызова можно в этой сцене, когда главный персонаж, Пинк, звонит... |
| 03.02.2025 | Intersec makes pledge to ITU’s Partner2Connect digital coalition | Intersec speech at ITU's P2C Annual Conference
Intersec's pledge aims to accelerate the deployment of mobile-enabled Early Warning Systems worldwide, in line with the United Nations’ EW4All initiative.
As recent ITU data reveals that less t... |
| 30.01.2025 | The Digital Frontier: A Race for Connectivity and Security | In the vast ocean of the internet, cables are the lifelines. They connect continents, cities, and millions of users. Yet, these undersea highways face threats. From natural disasters to geopolitical tensions, the vulnerabilities are real. R... |
| 29.01.2025 | Zimbabwe: Parly Leans On Treasury for Release of Digitalisation Funds | The Ministry of Finance, Investment Promotion and Economic Development has been called upon to provide USD$70 million for the completion of the broadcasting digitisation project being carried out by ZimDigital under the Ministry of Informat... |
| 26.01.2025 | Не допустить разрывов: новые интернет-магистрали и меры по их защите | Последние пару десятков лет корпорации и правительства разных стран работают над расширением и укреплением глобальной интернет-инфраструктуры. Прокладываются подводные магистрали, которые соединяют города и континенты. Но участившиеся случа... |
| 27.12.2024 | Is 6G Closer Than We Think? | Share
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| 13.12.2024 | Global Leaders to Convene in Riyadh for Internet Governance Forum 2024, Shaping the Future of the Digital World | RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 19th edition of the United Nations' Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has been announced to take place next week.
Running from December 15 to 19, 2024, at the King Abdulaziz Internationa... |
| 13.12.2024 | Nigeria: Watra to Push for Submarine Cable Resilience Across W'african Countries | The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has joined global forces to push for submarine cable resilience across West African countries, Nigeria inclusive.
This is coming on the heels of the appointment of WATRA's Execu... |
| 06.12.2024 | CNA Explains: Subsea cables and why it matters when they're damaged | Listen to this article
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| 06.12.2024 | Ethiopia Making Strides in Internet Governance | ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia has made significant strides in advancing accessible internet governance to realize its digital future, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MinT) said.
MinT Minister Belete Molla (PhD) made the remark yesterday... |
| 04.12.2024 | Представлен одноплатный ПК Orange Pi 5 Ultra | В начале декабря 2024 года Orange Pi представила одноплатный ПК Orange Pi 5 Ultra на аппаратной платформе Rockchip RK3588 (4 ядра Cortex-A76 с тактовой частотой до 2,4 ГГц, 4 ядра Cortex-A55 до 1,8 ГГц) и с графическим ускорителем Mali-G610... |
| 02.12.2024 | Communications and Digital Technologies on appointment of Director-General, Ms Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani to the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience | The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies congratulates the Director-General, Ms. Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani on her appointment to the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience (hereinafter the "Advisory B... |
| 29.11.2024 | Revolutionizing Connectivity: Connecting the World from the Skies Global Forum 2024 concludes | A Global Gathering to Shape the Future of NTN and Connectivity
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The second Connecting the World from the Skies Global Forum concluded successfully on November 26, 2024, bringing together a ... |
| 27.11.2024 | The Evolution of AI: A Year of Transformation and Challenges | The landscape of technology is shifting. The catalyst? Generative AI, particularly ChatGPT. Launched two years ago, it has become a linchpin in the tech world. Its second anniversary marks a period of rapid evolution and reflection. The tec... |
| 27.11.2024 | GLOBAL AND NATIONAL TRACKER FOR CHILD ONLINE SAFETY ANNOUNCED | Global Cybersecurity Forum and DQ Institute Agreed to Launch the Child Protection in Cyberspace (CPC) Index in 2025
SINGAPORE, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The unveiling of the Child Protection in Cyberspace (CPC) Index at the Global Cyber... |
| 26.11.2024 | Shaping the Future of Converged Connectivity: Saudi Arabia Hosts the Second Edition of "Connecting the World from the Skies Global Forum" | Images link
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is proud to announce the sec... |
| 15.11.2024 | Africa Leading in Next-Gen Drone Technology Trials | Rwanda and Kenya are emerging as key hubs for testing drone technology that could revolutionize internet connectivity, disaster response, border control, healthcare and agriculture.
As the global drone market continues to expand, so does th... |
| 14.11.2024 | Africa: Equitable AI for Africa | Unlocking new engines of growth and creativity
The AI Hub for Sustainable Development is championing inclusive AI growth in Africa. Recent discussions at the UN General Assembly and the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Industry, Tech and Digital u... |
| 11.11.2024 | Nigeria: Mobile Spectrum - Gwandu Seeks Unity Among African Countries | Former executive vice chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Bashir Gwandu has called on African representatives to the ITU's World Radiocommunications Conference 2027 (WRC-27) to stand united in securing spectrum... |
| 09.11.2024 | The Dawn of AI Art and Rwanda's Digital Revolution | The world of art is evolving. A humanoid robot named Ai-Da has made history. Her portrait of Alan Turing sold for over $1 million at Sotheby’s. This marks a pivotal moment in the art scene. It’s not just a sale; it’s a statement. Art and te... |
| 08.11.2024 | First artwork by humanoid robot sells for over $1 million | A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than US$1 million on Thursday (Nov 7).
The 2.2m portrait AI God by Ai-Da, the world's first ultra-realistic ro... |
| 06.11.2024 | Africa: Why Rwanda Leads in Affordable Internet for Africa's Digital Nomads | If you're among the many people working remotely or travelling as a digital nomad, internet speed and affordability are likely at the top of your list when picking a destination.
Reliable, fast internet isn't just a perk but essential for a... |
| 28.10.2024 | Ethiopia's Digital Leap: A New Dawn for East Africa | Ethiopia stands on the brink of a digital revolution. The nation is not just catching up; it is poised to lead East Africa into a new era of connectivity and economic growth. A recent report from GSMA paints a vivid picture of this transfor... |
| 28.10.2024 | «Роскосмос» предложил освободить почти 300 МГц для мобильных операторов | Новый радиочастотный план «Роскосмоса» позволит освободить для мобильных операторов значительную часть спектра, заявил начальник радиочастотного центра «Роскосмоса» Антон Степанов на форуме «Спектр 2024». Для развития сетей пятого поколения... |
| 27.10.2024 | ASN.1 Разбираемся с пакетами | ASN.1 (Abstract Syntax Notation One) представляет из себя язык для описания структур данных. По сути — это набор правил, для преобразования значений определённого типа в поток байтов для их последующей отправки по каналу связи. По мере разв... |
| 25.10.2024 | Chad Looks to Western Neighbors for Internet Access After Protracted Blackout | Yaounde — Officials in Chad are stepping up efforts to connect the central African state to a regional fiber-optic network after cable breakages caused by flooding in neighboring Cameroon caused a protracted internet blackout.
Authorities i... |
| 22.10.2024 | INTEGRITY Security Services Introduces Support for Post-Quantum Cryptography Algorithms | Latest Release of ISS Solutions Supports New Standards Announced by NIST
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INTEGRITY Security Services™ (ISS), a leader in embedded security for connected devices, today announced tha... |
| 21.10.2024 | The Digital Frontier: Gaming, AI, and Connectivity in a Shifting Landscape | In the ever-evolving world of technology, two significant themes emerged this past week: the cognitive benefits of video games and the quest for regulatory frameworks around artificial intelligence (AI). These narratives reflect broader tre... |
| 21.10.2024 | Bridging the Digital Divide: Zimbabwe's Quest for Connectivity and Innovation | In the heart of rural Zimbabwe, a silent struggle unfolds. Children trek miles to find a flicker of Internet access. Teachers, too, face the same daunting journey. This is not just a quest for connectivity; it’s a battle for education, oppo... |
| 20.10.2024 | Что на неделе: польза от видеоигр и большой сбой в работе Apple | Уже по традиции на выходных подводим информационные итоги недели: какие новости IT и технологий гремели во всех СМИ, какие остались незамеченными, а какие слишком важны, чтобы их не упомянуть. Представляем короткий дайджест самых громких ин... |
| 18.10.2024 | What is a Fax ATA, and How to Select the Right One | A Fax Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) is a device that allows you to use a traditional fax machine to send faxes using an internet connection. Sometimes called a fax machine adapter, a fax jack, or a fax bridge, a fax ATA makes it easy to mo... |
| 16.10.2024 | Zimbabwe: Closing the Gap - How Rural Africa is Fighting for Internet Access | In most small villages in rural Zimbabwe, school-going children and teachers walk several kilometres daily to the nearest towns in search of an Internet connection to complete their work. These villages, like many others on the continent, r... |
| 15.10.2024 | Zimbabwe: Zim Seeks More Insights Into Ai At India Meet | Ivan Zhakata — Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera is in New Delhi, India, for the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) World Telecommunications Standardisation Assembly 2024 (... |
| 14.10.2024 | Championing Change: Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e& Having led the UAE-grown technology company's success story from the front, Dowidar now has his sights set on global digital empowerment. | Many residents who have lived long enough in the UAE, will be able to recall e&'s brand's journey from being known as Etisalat, with its iconic golf-ball buildings stationed around the nation, to becoming e&, a global technology com... |
| 08.10.2024 | Ghana: National Cybersecurity Policy, Strategy Launched | Ghana's National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) aimed at addressing the increasing cybersecurity threats arising from the nation's rapid digital transformation has been launched in Accra.
The revised policy represents a strategic ... |
| 26.09.2024 | Powering the Future: Microsoft’s Bold Leap into Nuclear Energy | In a world where data is the new oil, the energy demands of tech giants are skyrocketing. Microsoft is making waves by turning to an unexpected source: nuclear energy. This decision is not just a business move; it’s a bold statement about t... |
| 25.09.2024 | Somalia: National Multi-Stakeholder High-Level Meeting Kicks Off to Implement Somalia's Emergency Telecom Plan | The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSMA, has officially launched the National Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on the Implementation of the National... |
| 25.09.2024 | Zimbabwe: Mobile Phone Subscriptions Near 15 Million - Report | Mobile phone subscriptions are nearing 15 million while data and internet subscriptions increased in the second quarter of the year, as the country continues to adopt information communication technologies, Information, Publicity and Broadc... |
| 23.09.2024 | AI For Everyone: Sundar Pichai Announces $120 Million Fund "Access to computing inspired me to pursue a career where I could bring technology to more people. And that path led me to Google 20 yea... | AI For Everyone: Sundar Pichai Announces $120 Million Fund
"We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unlock human potential, for everyone, everywhere," explained Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, while emphasizing th... |
| 20.09.2024 | Navigating the AI Frontier: Nigeria's Digital Evolution | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The nation, Africa's largest economy, is shifting gears from traditional industries to a knowledge-based economy. The engine driving this transformation? Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recently, the Nigeria In... |
| 19.09.2024 | Nigeria: Nitra - Stakeholders Give Imperatives for Ai Adoption in Nigeria | Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, is rapidly transitioning into a knowledge-based economy with the prospects of adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is an enabler of growth, innovation, and increased productivity. This was the f... |
| 19.09.2024 | Tanzania: Govt Vows to Strengthen Cybersecurity | Arusha — ARUSHA: THE government has assured that it will continue to strengthen cybersecurity to enable Tanzanians to safely conduct their economic and social activities online.
The Minister for Information, Communication and Information Te... |
| 16.09.2024 | Ghana: Latest Itu Global Cybersecurity Index - Ghana Ranked Tier 1 in 2024... Joins Role-Model Status With 46 Other Countries Worldwide, Becomes Benchmark for Other Nations | Ghanahas been ranked with a Tier 1 status in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The GCI is a critical benchmark used globally to evaluate countries' commitment to cybersecu... |
| 14.09.2024 | Cybersecurity: A Global Race Against Evolving Threats | In the digital age, cybersecurity is the fortress protecting our virtual lives. A recent report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals a mixed landscape. Progress is evident, but the battle is far from over. Countries ... |
| 14.09.2024 | Rwanda: A Beacon of Cybersecurity and Financial Innovation in East Africa | Rwanda is emerging as a leader in cybersecurity and financial technology in East Africa. The recent Global Cybersecurity Index report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) places Rwanda in the top tier of global cybersecurity,... |
| 14.09.2024 | Международный союз электросвязи опубликовал индекс стран по уровню кибербезопасности 2024, где РФ во втором эшелоне... | Международный союз электросвязи (МСЭ) опубликовал новый индекс стран по уровню кибербезопасности (Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, GCI). Россия там теперь во втором списке стран из пяти градаций. Ранее, по данным МСЭ, РФ входила в число стр... |
| 14.09.2024 | Сформирован новый состав Молодёжного совета Координационного центра доменов *.RU/*.РФ 2024-2025 годов | Координационный центр доменов *.RU / *.РФ объявил состав нового Молодёжного совета 2024-2025 годов. По заявлению ведомства, это уникальная возможность для молодых специалистов (от 16 лет до 30 лет) принять участие в формировании будущего ро... |
| 13.09.2024 | UN Report Highlights Progress in Global Cybersecurity | Countries around the world are improving cybersecurity efforts, but stronger actions are needed to meet evolving cyber-threats, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The ITU is an agency of the United Nations special... |
| 13.09.2024 | Rwanda Achieves Top Ranking in Global Cybersecurity | In this year's Global Cybersecurity Index report, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Rwanda first tier in Global Cybersecurity, attaining a score of 95-100%. Rwanda was grouped with 46 other countries, in a selectio... |
| 28.08.2024 | IHS Nigeria and UNICEF: A Partnership for Progress | In the heart of Nigeria, a partnership is blossoming. IHS Nigeria, a titan in communications infrastructure, has joined forces with UNICEF. This collaboration, which began in 2019, is not just about business. It’s about transforming lives. ... |
| 26.08.2024 | IHS NIGERIA AND UNICEF: AN ENDURING AND IMPACTFUL PARTNERSHIP | IHS Towers is a leader in communications infrastructure, but its impact in Nigeria extends far beyond supporting mobile connectivity. Through a strategic partnership with UNICEF that began in 2019, IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Towers group,... |
| 19.08.2024 | The EU needs to expand its support for the MENA region’s digital transformation | Recently re-elected as European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen indicated that her next term will focus more on the Mediterranean region, announcing plans to create a separate portfolio at the commissioner level to deal with it. ... |
