CIO Africa

22 Mar 2024 - The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has kicked off the second upskilling cohort, which will support university lecturers and empower... Source

21 Mar 2024 - Businesses need to embrace new technologies to remain competitive, but these innovations often introduce new cybersecurity risks. The challenge lies... Source

20 Mar 2024 - In this digital age, security is becoming more critical as the attack surface widens. This is mostly because of new... Source

20 Mar 2024 - Access Corporation, the umbrella company of Access Bank, has appointed Aigboje Imoukhuede, a former CEO of the bank, as the... Source

20 Mar 2024 - “Insider threats are the most lethal threats to any business and is what most CISOs are constantly thinking of,” is... Source

19 Mar 2024 - Bolt, a ride hailing platform in Africa, has launched an Accelerator Programme to empower Kenyan drivers and couriers or their... Source

19 Mar 2024 - Flutterwave has appointed Dipo Fatokun, former director of the Central Bank of Nigeria, as the new chairman of Flutterwave Technologies... Source

19 Mar 2024 - Data will play an invaluable role in helping public and private sector stakeholders across Africa identify ways to increase access... Source

19 Mar 2024 - Gebeya, a Pan-African Talent Cloud technology company has announced a partnership with O’Reilly, an American learning company to upskill Africans... Source

18 Mar 2024 - With so many hyperbolic claims and counter-claims being made about Artificial Intelligence(AI), it’s hard to know what to think. Should... Source

18 Mar 2024 - Increased connectivity and access to digital infrastructure are set to drive the growth of the digital economy across the African... Source

18 Mar 2024 - Kenyan-based digital insurance platform, mTek has secured an investment of $1.25 million from Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) and Founders Factory... Source

18 Mar 2024 - Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 saw a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion losses, as... Source

18 Mar 2024 - The African IT infrastructure and cloud market is experiencing a surge due to rapid digital transformation, high growth potential, and... Source

18 Mar 2024 - Kenyans will begin monetizing their content on Facebook and Instagram by June this year, making Kenya one of the few... Source

15 Mar 2024 - Biometric technology, particularly facial recognition systems, is becoming increasingly prevalent in the education sector, reshaping the landscape of school security... Source

15 Mar 2024 - Despite the increased connectivity in the continent, African countries still face challenges in access due to a growing infrastructure gap.... Source

15 Mar 2024 - Normalcy was affected in West and Central Africa as countries in these regions experienced an internet outage. The traffics were... Source

15 Mar 2024 - Kenya has emerged as the leader in Eastern Africa’s digital landscape, according to the 2023 Eastern Africa Youth Digital Readiness... Source

14 Mar 2024 - As the African datacentre sector emerges as an important global player, gender diversity must undoubtedly also keep pace with this... Source

14 Mar 2024 - The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a symbol of innovation spanning industries worldwide. In Africa, however, AI... Source

14 Mar 2024 - The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a symbol of innovation spanning industries worldwide. In Africa, however, AI... Source

14 Mar 2024 - Telkom Kenya, the nation’s third-largest mobile service provider, has experienced a drop in its subscriber base, losing an estimated 800,000... Source

13 Mar 2024 - Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre (ADC) has launched the Women Inspiring and Nurturing Students (WINS) program to address the gender gap... Source

12 Mar 2024 - Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited has released its full year results for the year ended 31st December 2023. The bank... Source

12 Mar 2024 - Cybersecurity provider, Sophos, has released its 2024 Sophos Threat report detailing ‘Cybercrime on Main Street’ and the biggest threats facing... Source

11 Mar 2024 - Tech giants Vodacom and Microsoft South Africa have partnered to launch the Mzansi Digital Learning Platform in a bid to... Source

11 Mar 2024 - Epson has announced the introduction of the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C printers to the Kenyan market. This new series of printers... Source

11 Mar 2024 - After launching in 2023, TikTok has now rolled out its Music App feature to users in 163 countries globally, including... Source

10 Mar 2024 - Paul Wilson has announced his resignation as Director General of the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), effective 30 June... Source

10 Mar 2024 - In a move signaling its serious commitment to harnessing technology for governance and development, Kenya has appointed Philip Thigo, formerly... Source

10 Mar 2024 - In a move signaling its serious commitment to harnessing technology for governance and development, Kenya has appointed Philip Thigo, formerly... Source

10 Mar 2024 - The appointment of Philip Thigo as Kenya’s inaugural Special Envoy on Technology heralds a pivotal evolution in the country’s engagement... Source

8 Mar 2024 - The Executive Director for Africa at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Philip Thigo has been appointed the Special Envoy on... Source

8 Mar 2024 - The Executive Director for Africa at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Philip Thigo has been appointed the Special Envoy on... Source

8 Mar 2024 - TowerCo of Africa (TOA) Uganda has successfully secured US$40 million in financing from European development finance partners as part of... Source

8 Mar 2024 - Effective cybersecurity must align to organisation’s needs and take its lead from its requirements. Security must enable, not define. Thus,... Source

8 Mar 2024 - Digital transformation represents both risk and opportunity for women’s inclusion in the workplace, all around the world. The risk lies... Source

8 Mar 2024 - The telecommunications industry in Kenya has witnessed remarkable advancements over the years, largely propelled by continuous innovation within the sector... Source

8 Mar 2024 - On 24 October 2022, dx⁵ launched dxNova, a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative. Born out of a need for... Source

7 Mar 2024 - Jacob’s Ladder Africa, a non-governmental organization, recently launched the greenLabs Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge aimed at empowering young innovators, and... Source

7 Mar 2024 - We’ve heard it repeated many times. Diversity, equity, and inclusion makes economic sense. Don’t believe me? Then believe the Centre... Source

7 Mar 2024 - Exclusive Networks Africa, which has a long history of supporting skills development for young people in the ICT arena, has... Source

6 Mar 2024 - Global HR company Deel has announced the acquisition of African-based payroll and HR solution provider, PaySpace,  for an undisclosed amount.... Source

6 Mar 2024 - Liquid C2 has announced its collaboration with Google Cloud and AI  (artificial intelligence) company, Anthropic to deliver advanced cloud, cyber... Source

6 Mar 2024 - Women in connectivity space are set to host She Connects, an event in celebration of International Women’s Day on 8th... Source

6 Mar 2024 - Nairobi’s Radisson Blu is set to host a landmark event, the Africa CISO Summit 2024, on March 20-21. The crucial... Source

5 Mar 2024 - Technical glitches disrupted Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms, on Tuesday, leaving users worldwide grappling with frustration and inconvenience. Reports flooded... Source

5 Mar 2024 - Gebeya Inc. has joined forces with Microsoft to launch the Microsoft Talent Cloud. This is a gateway which is now... Source

5 Mar 2024 - A recent study has revealed that more than 50 percent of companies have implemented Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of... Source