Tag: Africa
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IT teams at risk of being caught unawares by new OT threat, according to Microsoft’s latest threat intelligence
New research from Microsoft reveals that attackers are increasingly making use of operational technology to gain new entryways into company networks. Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report highlights how cybercriminals are using Operational Technology (OT) as gateways into an organization’s network. This comes at a time when IoT connections in the region are growing with the…
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Young African Leaders Initiative and Microsoft Africa Development Centre partner to improve youth digital skills
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Centre East Africa (YALI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate to provide digital skills programs and solutions to young leaders in the region. According to the MoU, the ADC will provide YALI participants with capacity-building opportunities in digital skills…
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Microsoft to host maiden Xbox Game Studios Game Camp in Africa
Microsoft’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO) is announcing a two-day Xbox Game Studios Game Camp in Africa. To empower African creators to realize their potential in the gaming industry through unique learning experiences from industry leaders. The conference will run from July 15th – 16th, 2023. The two full days events are themed “The Journey of…
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Job ready JKUAT, Microsoft ADC curriculum to start in September 2023
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Department of Computing have reviewed the university’s Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Bachelor of Computer Technology curriculum to make them more relevant to industry demands. The new curriculum will impact the delivery of 128 units within the…
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E-mobility in Africa must be expedited – Alp Tilev
Co-Founder and CTO of Ampersand, Alp Tilev, says the transition to e-mobility in Africa must be expedited. He shares more on why there is an opportunity to drive the adoption of electrically powered motorcycles that produce less pollution in Africa. Talking about the financial and environmental advantages of electric motorcycles for drivers and the environment.…
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5 African fintech startups to watch in 2023
Fintech is one of the most dynamic and innovative sectors in Africa, with hundreds of startups offering solutions for payments, lending, banking, insurance and more. In 2022, African fintech startups raised over $1.4 billion in funding, according to Disrupt Africa, and attracted global attention with acquisitions and partnerships. Africa is a continent with immense potential…