Several African countries are prioritising innovation through targeted investments and grassroots initiatives. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Innovation in Africa is proving more resilient than the global slowdown suggests, according to a new report. The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranked …
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A new survey shows global companies are accelerating their hiring from Africa’s tech hubs, with 93% highlighting plans to ramp up hiring from the continent. The report underscores Africa’s growing role in remote work. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | When power flickers in Eldoret, some 311 kilometres northwest from …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with GirlCode, has successfully hosted the 2025 GirlCode Hackathon, empowering 50 women tech enthusiasts in Uganda. The event was part of a continent-wide hackathon spanning 30 hours and engaging 700 women across 8 African cities, focused on fostering …
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COMMENT | Angela Huyue Zhang | After four extensions of the statutory deadline to ban TikTok or force its Chinese owners to divest, US President Donald Trump has now signed an executive order transferring the app to US ownership. The announcement follows years of diplomatic sparring, bureaucratic maneuvering, repeated efforts by federal …
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GUANGZHOU | Xinhua | In a junior high school classroom in the southern tech hub of Shenzhen, a 14-year-old student surnamed Geng deftly adjusted the parameters of a neural network model, having previously used his AI-powered “study buddy” to refine the narrative flow of his essay. In this classroom, students …
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Online tech courses surge in Africa as learners seek in-demand skills to crack a tough job market. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Young Africans are increasingly sidestepping traditional degrees in favour of online tech courses that promise faster, more practical routes to employment as the job market tightens and …
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TECH NEWS | THE INDEPENDENT | In a world where technology drives lifestyles, BLACK has emerged as a proudly Ugandan brand redefining audio and wearable electronics. As Uganda’s first Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) audio and wearables brand, officials say BLACK is not just about innovation— “it’s about celebrating the creativity, resilience, and …
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USA | THE INDEPENDENT | TikTok is again available on the US app stores of Apple and Google, after President Donald Trump postponed enforcement of a ban of the Chinese-owned social media platform until April 5, according to the BBC. The popular app, which is used by more than 170 million …
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The company has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI models ANALYSIS | TONGLIANG LIU | Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI models that can compete with cutting-edge products from US …
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What does Trump’s victory in America mean for relations between the US and Africa in general, and between America and Uganda in particular? Good question, and it’s one that has certainly been discussed at length over the course of …
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