Technology
Africa leads the world in the percentage of women graduating in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with nearly 47% of graduates being female. However, according to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, this progress is not translating into equitable representation in the continent’s......
Morocco is positioning itself as a regional powerhouse in artificial intelligence (AI), driving transformative advancements in healthcare and finance. With a strategic focus on digital transformation, the country is leveraging AI to revolutionize industries and cement its role as a technological leader......
The country has swiftly embraced the digital transformation era. In 2020, the Agency for Digital Development introduced a strategic plan prioritizing digital infrastructure. Since then, the government has implemented various incentives, such as tax reductions and exemptions under the National Investment......
A brief outage on the social media platform X over the weekend prompted its CEO, Elon Musk, to announce that he would shift his attention back to managing his businesses, stepping back from his involvement in Donald Trump's administration. Musk, who already juggles leadership roles at X, the AI......
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has revealed that Morocco is one of the most frequently targeted countries for digital attacks in Africa. This alarming finding was presented during GITEX Africa 2025, which recently concluded in Marrakech, highlighting a significant increase in threats across the continent. According......
Cassava Technologies, the brainchild of Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, has announced an ambitious plan to build Africa's inaugural artificial intelligence (AI) factory in collaboration with American tech giant Nvidia. This groundbreaking initiative aims to create a dynamic innovation ecosystem......
Cassava Technologies, founded by Zimbabwean entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa, has unveiled an ambitious project to revolutionize technological innovation in Africa. In partnership with global tech giant NVIDIA, the company plans to establish the continent’s first artificial intelligence (AI) factory. This......
In 2023, the global landscape for mobile financial services saw the active operation of 310 services, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for over half. This region, characterized by low banking penetration, views mobile money as a vital tool for financial inclusion, especially in rural areas. However,......
Meta has announced plans to deploy a 50,000-kilometer submarine cable connecting five continents to enhance global digital data capacity and reliability. The initiative, named Project Waterworth, is the company’s most ambitious submarine cable endeavor to date. The cable aims to provide high-performance......
The debate surrounding H-1B visas, which allow U.S. companies to employ foreign skilled workers, has found a surprising convergence between President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk. Both have expressed strong support for the program, despite opposition from certain political factions. On......
Despite widespread concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) might have a significant influence on global elections, Meta, the US technology giant, has reported only modest effects across its platforms in 2024. Meta attributed this minimal impact to various defensive measures, particularly those designed......
Morocco's burgeoning engagement with artificial intelligence (AI) tools, particularly ChatGPT, is a testament to the country's rapid technological advancement and societal integration of cutting-edge technologies. A recent survey has revealed that Morocco leads Africa in the adoption of AI tools,......
New York, NY – On July 22, the United Nations headquarters hosted a pivotal event co-organized by Morocco and the United States, spotlighting Africa's burgeoning potential to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable development. Under the theme "Artificial Intelligence: An......
