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Zambia pledges to advance technological growth, protect citizens’ interests
The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering technological growth while ensuring robust protections for citizens’ interests. Ministry of Technology and Science ...
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Over 100 schools reportedly gain internet access in Airtel-UNICEF digital learning partnership
More than 100 schools across Zambia have reportedly been connected to the internet through a partnership between Airtel and UNICEF, aimed at accelerating ...
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Kenya Revenue Authority nets KSh 10 billion from Cryptocurrency traders, aims for KSh 60 billion under new regulations
KENYA – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to taxing cryptocurrency traders, reporting KSh 10 billion in collections from the ...
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Govt encourages students to embrace robotics, technology for a digital future
The government has urged students to embrace robotics and technology as part of the school curriculum, aiming to develop creators, innovators and leaders ...
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Mutati unveils ICT statutory instrument to boost ethics, professionalism in Zambia’s tech sector
The government has signed the Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) Act of 2018 Statutory Instrument (SI), aimed at regulating the ...
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Zambian govt urges mining firms to embrace technology in bid to attain three million tonnes target
The Zambian government is urging mining companies to embrace technology to drive the country’s copper production to three million tonnes by 2030, Mines ...
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Zambia secures $58 million in digital infrastructure investment after tax removal
Zambia has attracted US$58 million in digital infrastructure investment following the removal of import taxes on digital equipment in 2021. Technology and Science ...
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Google Maps introduces time machine, enables historical imagery of neighborhoods dating back decades
Google has reportedly introduced several new updates to its popular navigation service, Google Maps, including a “time machine” feature that allows users to ...
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Top 10 investors powering African tech startups in 2024 —Report
Despite a global slowdown in startup funding, African tech startups have continued to show resilience. By the first half of 2024, these startups ...
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Google reportedly generates $16 billion in economic activity across sub-Saharan Africa
Google’s new report, titled “The Digital Opportunity of Sub-Saharan Africa,” reveals that the tech giant generated an estimated US$16 billion in economic activity ...