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Botswana Seeks 1.5GW of Solar Power to Cut Coal Dependence
Botswana will seek proposals this month for 1.5 gigawatts of solar power generation, a major step in its…
Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh Launches New Company Called Brainwave Africa Tech
Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, the first African woman to serve as executive director for IBM North, East, and West Africa,…
Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo Appointed As New Director of Ghana’s Data Protection Commission
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo as the Acting Executive Director of the Data Protection…
Starlink Officially Goes Live in Niger, Expanding Internet Access
Starlink, the satellite internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is now operational in Niger. The country’s government granted…
WhatsApp is Bringing Message Threads to Group Chats
WhatsApp will soon launch a new feature that groups replies into threads, making it easier to follow discussions.…
Benin To Implement Smart Mobility Technology to Tackle Traffic Congestion
Benin is planning to implement a tech-driven traffic management system to address mobility challenges and improve road efficiency.…
Botswana Launches First Satellite, BOTSAT-1, In Major Tech Milestone
Botswana has successfully launched its first satellite, BOTSAT-1, marking a significant step in the country’s technological development. Why…
South Africa Considers Electronic Voting Amid Security Concerns
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is hosting a three-day conference in Cape Town to assess the…
VC Firm Equator Raises $55M To Back African Climate Tech
Equator, an Africa-focused venture capital firm, has raised $55 million for its first fund to back early-stage climate…
Key Highlights of Ghana’s 2025 Budget
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2025 budget under President John Mahama’s new administration, emphasizing economic…