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Kenya charges ahead with digital ID and payments in DPI roadmap push
Kenya strengthens its dedication to building accessible digital systems through a comprehensive Digital Public Infrastructure strategy. This roadmap transforms government services while boosting technological advancement and economic competition. The framework operates on five fundamental principles that guide implementation across all sectors. Digital identity verification, payment security, data sharing protocols, and platform development form the initiative's primary objectives. These elements work together to benefit citizens and enterprises throughout the nation. The Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy leads this effort alongside the ICT Authority. International partnerships with the ITU and German...
Microsoft and OpenAI plot deeper AI pact with new MOU, deal talks ongoing
Microsoft and OpenAI have established a preliminary agreement that extends their existing partnership into a new development phase. The technology companies are negotiating final contract details for a comprehensive arrangement. Their collaboration has driven significant progress in the development of artificial intelligence technology. Both organizations maintain their commitment to creating accessible AI solutions for widespread use. They prioritize responsible development practices while expanding their technological capabilities. Safety protocols remain central to their joint research and product development efforts. The preliminary agreement demonstrates both companies' commitment to advancing their partnership. They aim to...
Nucleon bags €3M to deploy agentic AI cyber shields across Africa, EU
Cybersecurity Ventures predicts global cyberattack costs will reach $10.5 trillion by 2025. The World Bank reports that nearly 4 million cybersecurity professionals remain absent from the workforce worldwide. Nucleon Security addresses these challenges through proactive automated cybersecurity solutions. The company serves more than one hundred clients spanning three continents. Their approach combines advanced technology with comprehensive protection strategies. NewFund Capital leads a €3 million investment round for Nucleon Security's expansion plans. CDG Invest, LoftyInc Capital, Orange Ventures, and Axian Group participate as additional investors. The funding will accelerate commercial development across Europe and Africa while...
Meta and Digify unleash Kitso chatbot on WhatsApp to train Africa's kids
Digify Africa partnered with Meta to create the Kitso Learning Chatbot, a WhatsApp-based educational platform that teaches digital safety skills across Africa. The system serves teachers, parents, and students through interactive modules covering privacy protection, misinformation detection, and responsible online behavior. Over 67,000 participants have engaged with the platform, completing more than 650,000 learning sessions while exchanging 57 million messages through the service. The chatbot achieves a 46 percent completion rate by offering gamified elements such as quizzes, achievement badges, and completion certificates that enhance user engagement. WhatsApp integration eliminates barriers by removing the need for separate...
Kenya fires up AI race with Qubit Hub launch in Nairobi tech corridor
Kenya established the Qubit Hub Research Centre in Nairobi to advance artificial intelligence development across the nation. Officials designed this facility to support the country's 2025-2030 National AI Strategy while establishing Kenya as a regional technology leader. The center will provide researchers and innovators with essential infrastructure for groundbreaking digital solutions. Government policies support these efforts through reduced electricity costs and improved hardware accessibility. This investment strengthens Kenya's position as a continental hub for artificial intelligence innovation. The research facility addresses the digital divide by expanding technology participation among Kenyan citizens. Policymakers expect the...
NITDA pushes Jigawa digital leap in Dutse with bold literacy drive
NITDA partnered with Jigawa State Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy to organize a development program in Dutse. The event focused on digitalization and entrepreneurial evolution opportunities. Policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders gathered to assess the state's technology advancement. Participants explored methods to establish Jigawa as a regional digital economy leader within Nigeria. Discussions emphasized strengthening partnerships to accelerate the state's digital transformation efforts. Dr. Ayodeji Eniola spoke on behalf of NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi about digital inclusion efforts. The National Digital Literacy Framework serves as the foundation for equitable technology access. This framework...
Vodacom floods Tshwane and Zeerust with R435 million 5G upgrade push
Vodacom plans to spend more than R435 million on network improvements across the Northern Gauteng Area during the next financial year. The telecommunications company will focus its efforts on both North-West province and the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. Workers will build over 190 new 5G towers and upgrade existing 4G infrastructure with 700MHz radio technology. The project aims to bring faster internet speeds to areas that previously lacked reliable connections. Communities like Ikagaleng township near Zeerust will receive broadband access for the first time. Residents in these areas can expect internet speeds reaching 350Mbps once construction is completed. Christo De Wet leads Vodacom operations in the Northern Gauteng region...
Apple hides iPhone 17 Air battery downgrade behind German specs drop
Apple typically conceals the iPhone battery capacities, measured in milliampere-hours, from consumers. European Union regulations require the company to reveal these technical details on official product pages. German Apple websites display exact battery specifications for each iPhone 17 model. The eSIM version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max features a larger battery since it lacks a physical SIM card slot. The iPhone 17 Air contains the smallest battery among all variants due to its thin titanium design. This model holds just 62 percent of the Pro Max battery capacity and falls 11 percent below the standard iPhone 17. Apple created a MagSafe battery pack specifically for the iPhone 17 Air that increases power by 65 percent. The accessory...
Borderlands 4 melts GPUs as Gearbox unleashes Unreal Engine 5 chaos on PC
Gearbox Software releases Borderlands 4 as its latest entry in the popular looter-shooter franchise. The game delivers the series' most impressive visual presentation while simultaneously demanding unprecedented hardware requirements from PC players. Performance testing reveals that even flagship graphics cards struggle to maintain 60 frames per second at native 4K resolution. The RTX 5090 achieves only 48 FPS without assistance from upscaling technologies. Unreal Engine 5 powers the game but brings familiar optimization challenges that plague many titles using this platform. Players experience traversal stutters and excessive CPU usage that pushes processors to their thermal limits. DLSS, FSR, and frame generation become essential...

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