Technology

MTN launches 5G technology trial in Africa

MTN launches 5G technology trial in Africa

MTN in partnership with networking equipment provider Ericsson launched the first 5G trial in South Africa last November and found that the technology is at least 100 times faster than 4G The group unveiled Africa’s quickest mobile download. This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson at AfricaCom, an industry event in […]

Singapore to introduce driverless buses from 2022

Singapore to introduce driverless buses from 2022

Driverless buses will appear on some roads in Singapore from 2022 as part of plans to improve mobility in the land-scarce city-state, its transport Minister said on Wednesday. The buses will be piloted and deployed during off-peak traffic hours in three new suburban towns designed to accommodate the vehicles in a pilot project in three […]

Yaaka Digital learning Network scoops ACIA 2015 Award

Yaaka Digital learning Network scoops ACIA 2015 Award

It was a new brighter day for the innovators of Yaaka Digital learning Network after winning a cash prize of $1,250  and a seed fund of $3,500 during ACIA 2015 Awards. Yaaka competed in the digital content category where the innovation turned first runner-up after PM live that emerged winner in the same category. Yaaka […]

Women in Technology don’t get the same respect as Men, survey says

Women in Technology don’t get the same respect as Men, survey says

A majority of american citizens believe that girls operating within the Technology industry do not receive an equivalent level of respect as their male counterparts, in line with a survey discharged Wednesday.The online survey of 3,000 folks additionally unconcealed that regarding 73 % of American citizens suppose having additional women collaborating in technology would increase […]

Mobile Phones and Digital media trends in Africa

The Center for International Media Assistance and the National Endowment for Democracy sponsored this study into digital media trends in Africa and the impact on people and development in general. The result was this report titled: Bigger Cities, Smaller Screens: Urbanization, mobile phones and digital trends in Africa. The report notes that Africa will become predominantly urban within […]