Liquid, Microsoft unveil mobile digital lab for North West youth

Liquid, Microsoft unveil mobile digital lab for North West youth

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Microsoft and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies have launched a solar-powered mobile digital lab at the Royal Bafokeng Institute to equip young people in the North West with digital and AI skills for the modern economy. (Image: Supplied) Liquid Intelligent Technologies has partnered with Microsoft and SA’s Department of Communications…

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West Africa: Barrow Receives U.S. Embassy Chargé D Affaires, AU Sahel Delegation

West Africa: Barrow Receives U.S. Embassy Chargé D Affaires, AU Sahel Delegation

In a closed-door meeting, President Adama Barrow received the United States (US) Embassy Charge d Affaires, Eugene Young, in Banjul. Their discussion centred on the friendship and partnership between the US and The Gambia in various areas of development, including migration, business opportunities, transitional justice, and support through multilateral organisations such as the International Monetary…

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Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

Danladi Verheijen Interview with Danladi VerheijenCO-FOUNDER and CEO, VEROD Lives in: Nigeria In 2008, Danladi Verheijen co-founded Verod Capital Management, a private equity investment firm focused on West Africa. How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz interviewed him about his journey as an investor and the lessons he has learnt along the way….

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West Africa: Barrow Receives U.S. Embassy Chargé D Affaires, AU Sahel Delegation

Africa: Russia’s Africa Corps Describes Mali Attacks As Coup Attempt, Blames West

The European Union, in a statement, condemned the attack, offering “sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the Malian authorities.” Africa Corps, a Russian paramilitary group, has described the coordinated terror attacks across Mali on Saturday as a coup attempt supported by “Western intelligence services.” PREMIUM TIMES reported that many locations including…

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West Africa: Barrow Receives U.S. Embassy Chargé D Affaires, AU Sahel Delegation

Africa: West Africa’s Healthcare Investment Momentum Builds…As Whx Returns to Nigeria

NIGERIA’S healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1 per cent expansion and an anticipated market value of $161.7 million by 2027. This growth is fuelled by a $1.2 billion Federal Ministry investment in infrastructure and workforce, major oncology and diagnostic expansions by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and increased imports under…

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West Africa: Barrow Receives U.S. Embassy Chargé D Affaires, AU Sahel Delegation

Africa: West Africa’s $150bn Digital Economy At Risk Over Cable Disruptions

The West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has warned that lack of cable resilience is putting the region’s $150billion digital economy at serious risk. WATRA’s Executive Secretary, Aliyu Aboki, who disclosed this in a report made available to our reporter on Monday, added that the West African cable network “rests on a fragile foundation.” “In…

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