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Techbytes: World Bank warns Africa risks digital divide as AI reshapes economies
The World Bank has warned that millions of Africans risk being left behind as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies rapidly reshape ...
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Techbytes: Somalia raises security concerns over WhatsApp username feature
Somalia has expressed concern over WhatsApp’s planned introduction of usernames, warning that the feature could make it harder for authorities to trace criminals ...
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Techbytes: AI could boost sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by 4%, IMF says
Artificial intelligence (AI) could boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by about four percent over the next decade if governments improve electricity supply, internet access ...
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Techbytes: Morocco’s ORA raises $2 million from local investors, extends series A round to $10 million
Moroccan super app ORA Technologies has raised an additional $2 million from local investors, extending its Series A round to a total of ...
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Techbytes: Acumen raises additional $90m for African climate-resilient agriculture fund, eyes North Africa expansion
Impact investor Acumen has secured an additional $90 million in commitments for its Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF), which invests in climate-resilient agriculture ...
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Techbytes: Digital adoption now essential for SMEs, says Liquid Zambia
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) must accelerate their adoption of digital technologies as regulatory changes increasingly make digital capability a requirement for doing ...
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Techbytes: ZRA turns to AI, research to strengthen tax administration
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is stepping up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven research to improve tax administration, following a ...
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Techbytes: Jordan’s entrepreneurship fund commits $5m to STV to build a Jordan–Saudi AI corridor
The Jordanian Entrepreneurship Fund has committed $5 million to Saudi venture capital firm STV in a deal designed to channel funding into artificial ...
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Techbytes: Google expands Africa AI push with new cloud hub, innovation programmes
Google has announced a new wave of investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud infrastructure and digital skills across Africa, as the technology giant ...
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Techbytes: COMESA seeks regional AI framework
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has called for harmonised regional policies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, saying ...















