World Bank’s $2.5B Initiative to Boost Internet Access for 180 Million in Africa

The World Bank has just kicked off a massive $2.48 billion program to level up internet access and digital infrastructure for over 180 million people in eastern and southern Africa. The Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program aims to tackle big digital hurdles like poor internet coverage due to weak infrastructure, high…

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Local Cloud Provider Falls Victim to Phobos Ransomware, ngCERT Responds

At least one local cloud service provider has been hit by a Phobos ransomware attack as ngCERT works to resolve the incident. Nigeria’s Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) is “working with vulnerable and affected organizations to swiftly resolve incidents and prevent further escalation” after it detected an increase in ransomware attacks on local cloud service…

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Kogi Central Economic Boost: 2,500 SMEs to be Registered Under New Partnership

In a bid to boost economic growth and development in Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has partnered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to register 2,500 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the district. This partnership was formalized on Tuesday during a meeting between CAC officials, led by the Head of the CAC FCT Zonal…

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Marriott Introduces All-In-One Travel Booking Program for Small Businesses

Marriott International has introduced Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy, a comprehensive online travel booking program tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises (SMEs). This program combines an enhanced booking experience with exclusive benefits and rewards available only through Marriott Bonvoy’s award-winning travel program and extensive brand portfolio. Currently, Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy is…

Airtel and ZICB Join Forces to Boost Digital Connectivity for SMEs

Airtel Networks Zambia Plc and Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB) have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and partnership to provide Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia with advanced digital connectivity. The partnership aims to equip ZICB’s SME customers with 4G and 5G internet devices, enhancing their operational efficiency and market access. Under the…

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Zambia Implements AI-Driven Health Service Reforms

Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to digitizing the healthcare sector to enhance service delivery and prevent drug pilferage, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a central role in the strategy. In collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Health has launched the Track and Trace program, an initiative aimed at monitoring the…

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The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships are a prestigious, fully-funded opportunity for exceptional international students to pursue their undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. These scholarships, named after Canada’s 14th Prime Minister, cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years, ensuring that scholars can focus on their studies without financial…