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Makerere University aids mathematical teaching with a new App
Makerere University has developed MusickingMaths App to aid the teaching of Mathematics using performing arts in Lower Secondary Curriculum. An Act of Parliament declared that Makerere University was an autonomous national institution in 1970. Among its graduates are former…
Africa Cloud Services
IDSC: Distinguished think tanks for national reform and development in Egypt
The Egyptian Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) stands as one of the distinguished think tanks in Egypt.
Africa Cloud Services
VM S.A.: Design, marketing, and logistics specialists
Vodacom Mozambique launched 5G in Maputo, poised to transform the market. This is a major telecom milestone.
Africa Cloud Services
African techies develop AI language tools to bridge the gap
African techies are creating AI tools for diverse African languages, to connect tech with the continent’s linguistic diversity.
Africa Regional ISP
How IPTP Networks overcame Red Sea cable crisis with terrestrial solutions
In March 2024, the integrity of the global communications network was jeopardized due to the potential severing of the Red Sea undersea fiber optic cable. This essential cable, connecting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, supports global financial markets and international…
Africa Institutional
Managing the digital real estate: Who governs IP addresses?
The IANA serves as the central authority for IP address distribution, with five RIRs allocating them to local ISPs within their regions.
Africa Institutional
Ericsson soars in Q2: Riding the north American telecom wave
Ericsson, a telecom equipment manufacturer, surpassed profit and sales forecasts in the second quarter of the year.
Africa Cloud Services
Top tech news stories today: July 5, 2024
Huawei Cloud CEO Zhang Ping’an dismissed AI chip shortage concerns, emphasising Huawei’s Ascend AI chip and computing solutions.
Africa Cloud Services
Who is Timo Toikkanen? CEO of Varjo and the future of immersive tech
Timo Toikkanen, the dynamic CEO of Varjo, is at the forefront of revolutionising the virtual and augmented reality landscape.
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Understanding nuclear fuel: Uranium’s role in energy production
uranium 235 extracted from mined uranium ore is needed because it can effectively undergo fission reactions.
Africa Cloud Services
Microsoft restructures Azure team, lays off hundreds
Despite the layoffs, Microsoft remains dedicated to investing in its Azure platform and maintaining its competitive edge.
Africa Regional ISP
2Africa: The world’s longest subsea cable
The “2Africa” subsea cable holds the title of the longest subsea cable in the world. Spanning an astonishing 45,000 kilometres, this cable system is designed to connect 33 countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia. When completed, it will be longer than the circumference of the…
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AI helping find a partner for ‘world’s loneliest plant’
Although there is only one male plant found, no comprehensive exploration has been conducted to determine if a female plant could exist before.
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Top tech news stories today: May 27, 2024
Today’s top tech news: Kabosu, the Dogecoin Shiba Inu, dies at 18; Zimbabwe approves Starlink; NASA and Boeing clear Starliner’s crew flight.
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Top tech news stories today: May 8, 2024
Discover pioneering updates from Apple’s introduction of AI-focused iPad Pro to Meta’s unveiling of AI tools for enhancing ad campaigns!
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Top tech stories today: May 1, 2024
From CZ of Binance’s jail sentence, to developments on the US TikTok ban, to Huawei’s soaring profits, here’s today’s must-read tech news.
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Binance receives licence to serve retail customers in Dubai
The VASP licence not only enables Binance to facilitate the trading of crypto and fiat currencies but also margin trading products.
Africa Cloud Services
Top tech news stories today: April 19, 2024
From fintech to AI and blockchain, these are the latest tech stories you need to know. Fintech 1. Indian digital payments firm discusses IPO plans Indian digital payments start-up Paytm is planning to raise up to 166 billion rupees (US$2.22 billion) in an initial public offering…
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Are virtual reality headsets bad for your eyes?
VR headsets harm the eyes, causing eye fatigue and motion sickness, and could be dealt with breaks, moderation, and awareness of blue light.
Africa Institutional
Which organisation is responsible for allocating public IP addresses?
The Internet Protocol (IP), a set of guidelines that control data transmission over networks, is the foundation upon which the Internet functions. An IP address is given to each internet-connected device, serving as a digital identity for it. Devices can send and receive data…