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Web 3.0 Technologies Take Center Stage: Emurgo Africa Set to unveil Africa’s first State of Web 3.0 in Africa Report

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A Comprehensive State of Web 3.0 in Africa Report, is set to be released on June 23, 2023. The report highlights the rapidly-evolving landscape of Web 3.0 technologies in African countries, providing in-depth analysis of their impact, opportunities, and challenges and offering recommendations for fostering growth and measurable impact. Web 3.0 technologies are experiencing exponential…

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African School of Economics introduces 5G mobile technology spaces for remote learning and employment

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The African School of Economics (ASE) has introduced Africa’s first 5G Mokki Tech Space, a network of immersive digital learning and remote work environments connected via fifth-generation mobile communication technology, in conjunction with partner universities in Africa and Finland. The 5G Mokki is a modular high-tech device that can be used to deliver innovation services…

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Tech trends – 5G, broadband, fintech, data privacy and cybersecurity risks – expected to be discussed at Africa Tech Festival

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Trending topics in the African technology and telecommunications space include the rollout of 5G, the dire need for telecommunications infrastructure and access to broadband spectrum, the steady rise of the fintech sector despite global economic turbulence, the development of cybersecurity and privacy laws across the continent and the rising number of disputes that are driven…

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CardoO, an Egyptian IoT Devices Manufacturer Secured a $660,000 Seed Round

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IoT device maker CardoO, based in Egypt, has raised a $660,000 seed round of funding, which was led by The Alexandria Angels and included angel investors from Saudi Arabia, Sofico Investments, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). By enabling MENA customers’ access to the newest cheap consumer electronics and Internet of Things…

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MTN Launches 5G in Nigeria- What you need to know

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The launch of MTN heralds some intriguing applications across numerous industries, but the technology will only be accessible in a few significant cities. The service may not reach your neighborhood even though it will reach several major cities. The company’s website states that 81 locations in Lagos, 42 in Abuja, 30 in Port Harcourt, and…

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5G: ESET Thrives in Securing IoT Devices, Olufemi Ake Assures Nigerians

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As Nigeria draws closer to the commercial launch of fifth-generation (5G) technology, ESET Nigeria has assured individuals, businesses and the government of the readiness to offer solutions to protect their Internet of Things (IoT) devices from cyber threats. Mr Olufemi Ake, the Managing Director of ESET West Africa (Anglophone), speaking to journalists at the Nigeria…

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Google’s Equiano Subsea Cable Arrives in Swakopmund, Namibia

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On its way to Cape Town, South Africa, Google’s Equiano undersea internet cable, which aims to establish a maritime link between Europe and Africa, has made a new landing in Africa. The Equiano cable, according to a statement released yesterday, has finally arrived at Swakopmund, Namibia. The Equiano undersea cable, according to Paratus Group, one…

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Boris Bison, Cameroon Business Incubator Seals Deal to Spread 5G Tech Spaces Across Africa

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Boris Bison (BB) Incubator, a Cameroon-based business incubator, has partnered with Ludique Works, a pan-African video game publishing company, and Start North, a Finnish technology learning accelerator network, to bring their technologically advanced learning environments, known as ‘5G Mokki Tech Spaces,’ to the African continent. Mr. H.E. Bassilekin III Achille, Cameroon’s Minister for Small and…

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Nigeria Will Join Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Africa in 5G Rollout

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The 5G rollout in Nigeria will be overseen by MTN Nigeria in conjunction with Mafab Communications. According to the Nigeria Communication Commission’s release, the exercise will begin in August 2022. When releasing license letters to the two businesses that won the 5G Spectrum Licences auction, the NCC made this declaration. Spectrum distribution: After Airtel withdrew…

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Nigeria’s Gricd Collaborates With HaulTrac to Deliver Essential Healthcare Commodities across Nigeria for USAID

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Gricd, a cold chain technology company that uses the Internet of Things (IoT) to enable last-mile delivery of temperature-sensitive products, has partnered with Haultrac, one of Nigeria’s leading logistics companies, to support USAID’s delivery of essential healthcare commodities to all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. The collaboration is an indefinite quantity…

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IoT Forum Africa 2022 to Exhibit Trending IoT Innovations

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The Internet of Things Forum Africa will be held for the fifth time on March 29 and 30, 2022, at the Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. IoT Forum Africa 2022, hosted by IT News Africa, is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, with an exciting lineup of visionaries, thought leaders, and…

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Econet partners with Ericsson to unveil 5G in Zimbabwe

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Econet and Ericsson have announced a partnership to launch 5G in Harare, Zimbabwe, which will improve capacity and user experience through faster network speeds and responsive time. This newly formed collaboration is in line with Ericsson’s #AfricaInMotion movement, which aims to empower a connected and sustainable Africa. Ericsson will provide Econet with its most recent…

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Nigeria Federal Government Entrusts 3.5HZ Spectrum of the 5G network to NCC

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The Nigeria Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, formally handed over the 3.5HZ spectrum of the fifth-generation (5G) network to the Nigeria Communications Commission on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at an event held at the Hilton Hotel in Abuja (NCC). “We are here today to officially allocate the 3.5GHz frequency band, specifically 3.52GHz…

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Zenith Chain’s Jonathan Emmanuel shares some insight on designing ‘Africa’s first blockchain platform’ and launching onto the Metaverse

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Blockchain technology is one of the most bizarre ideas now powering the digital world. As many have pointed out, technology will serve as the foundation for numerous advancements. This comprises coins, tokens, NFTs, DeFi, and, most recently, the Metaverse. Despite its significance and significant role in the future of technology, few people, particularly in Africa,…

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Issues surrounding 5G in the African telecom space

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Technological offerings are critical to global growth, including African growth. These advancements have enabled many countries to achieve solutions that would not have been possible even 20 years, let alone 5 years ago. Individuals and industries alike have witnessed and continue to witness a massive paradigm shift, particularly in terms of the availability of technologies…

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Danbatta says Nigeria will have widest 5G coverage in Africa, MTN and MAFAB bag 5G licences

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MTN and MAFAB COMMUNICATIONS emerged as the winners of the Federal Government’s 5G spectrum auction held yesterday at the Transcorp Hotel in Abuja. A mock auction was held at the same location to prepare participants for the main event, which was a success. Using the Ascending Clock Auction System, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) auctioned…

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Gricd, a Nigerian last-mile delivery company, uses cold storage technology to deliver 4.2 million COVID-19 vaccines

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Gricd, a cold chain technology company that uses the Internet of Things to enable last mile delivery of temperature-sensitive products, has partnered with Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to distribute 4.2 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This batch of Moderna vaccines…

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Angola & Nigeria Now Have Access to These New IoT-Enabled Healthcare Programmes

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Telecom26 today announced that longtime end users of SystemOne have chosen it to provide connectivity to new clinics across Angola and Nigeria. The two companies have previously worked together in Ghana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and SystemOne has used the Telecom26 network to test more than 1.3 million blood samples for tuberculosis, HIV and COVID. These…

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Think Before You Buy these Most Vulnerable IoT Devices This Black Friday

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With the shopping season approaching, it’s likely that internet-connected gadgets and toys will be a popular item on many users’ wish lists, as more than 88% of people use IoT (Internet of Things) devices in their households. However, cybersecurity experts warn: Internet of Things devices can quickly go from fun to creepy, depending on how hackable they…

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Nigeria Fixes December 13 for 5G Spectrum Auctions

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially declared that the auction of the 3.5 Gigahertz (3.5 GHz) spectrum for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology in Nigeria, will take place on December 13, 2021. According to the Information Memorandum (IM) presented by the Commission at a stakeholder engagement forum organised on 5G spectrum in…

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Could 5G Rollout Affect Safety of Flights? Aviation Industry Said to Have Expressed ‘Deep Concern’

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised significant concerns about a plan to use spectrum for 5G wireless networks on aviation safety and is planning to issue a formal warning about the issue, according to sources and a letter seen by Reuters. The aviation industry has voiced alarm about the plan to use C-Band spectrum…

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Internet of Things Africa introduces Sigfox to Nigeria, boosts infrastructure with LPWAN

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Internet of Things (IoT) Africa has signed an agreement with the OG network pioneer and leading IoT service provider, sigfox to bring the service to Nigeria. By the arrangement, this then credits IoT Africa as the official Sigfox Operator (SO) in Nigeria. Launched in 2019, IoT Africa’s mission is and has been to enable and…

3 Ways That Safaricom is Leading the Future of IoT in Kenya

3 Ways That Safaricom is Leading the Future of IoT in Kenya

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The Internet of Things (IoT) sums up a collective web of interconnected smart devices all running through the internet across each other to a central information hub, working together in unison. IoT has become a buzz term in regards to the future of technology in recent years as the internet becomes more and more connected…

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176 countries enjoy 5G networks amid calls for more investments

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Commercial Fifth Generation (5G) network deployment is now in 176 countries around the globe, serving more than 500 million subscribers. This was disclosed at the12th yearly Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) held in Dubai recently. Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Ken Hu, who disclosed this at the forum, stressed the need for the global ICT industry to…

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Nigerian crypto exchange Yellow Card raises $15m Series A funding

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Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Yellow Card has raised US$15 million in Series A funding to ramp up hiring and continue its expansion across the continent.  Launched in 2018, Yellow Card makes it easy for anyone, anywhere in Africa, to buy cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT Stablecoin using cash, mobile money, card, or bank transfer. The company now…

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5G network will be deployed across Nigeria by January 2022 – FG

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the Five Generation (5G) network will be deployed across the country by January 2022. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, during a Town Hall Meeting in Maiduguri organized by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to address…

NCC to launch rollout plan for 5G network in Nigeria

NCC to launch rollout plan for 5G network in Nigeria

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The Federal Government has approved the deployment of a new 5G network in Nigeria. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) announced the approval after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. Following the approval, the Minister has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence immediate implementation of the plan…

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Safaricom Announces Launch Date for Commercial 5G Network

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Safaricom has announced that it will increase its 5G sites by 200 by the end of 2021, and launch a commercialised version of its 5G services in 2022. Kenya’s leading telco launched 5G technology for the first time in the country in March, starting with 15 sites. Now the telco says it wants to take…

SA startup launches platform, life.file

SA startup launches platform, life.file it describes as like “Dropbox for death”

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Written by TOM JACKSON Coining the moniker “Dropbox for death” is newly-launched South African startup life.file, which has built a platform designed to help people navigate the legal parts of life and death while driving down costs. Launched by Claire Keet and Sinal Govender in June, life.file is a web app that helps people create, store and share…

Benefits & Challenges of Harnessing 5G in South Africa

Benefits & Challenges of Harnessing 5G in South Africa

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Written by  Luis Monzon Fifth-generation (5G) wireless broadband is no longer a future technology – it’s here and is already available in limited key metropolitan areas in South Africa. The country, with its limited Internet access and infrastructure, high data costs and ailing economy, can benefit in multiple ways from 5G. However, there are also…