“Broadband can radically change the socio-economic prospects for the region and contribute to higher growth and shared prosperity.” – Carlo Maria Rossotto, World Bank ICT Regional Coordinator in the MENA region[1]. The majority of African countries have certainly been lagging behind in the economic development path. Public opinion usually agrees that this underdevelopment is due […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) was first coined in 1956 by the scientist John McCarthy at Dartmouth College. [1] Nearly 60 years later, it is now enjoying a major resurgence thanks to the exponential increases in computing power, the development of more sophisticated algorithms and the vast availability of data. [2] The convergence of these technological developments […]
Over the course of history, humans have been trading goods and services using different means. All these means have something in common – the agreement of their value, and thus their use in operations. One example of an ancient form of human exchange was witnessed in Micronesia where they used an exchange method called the […]
Is a wind of economic patriotism blowing in the Senegalese telecom sector? In February 2017, the Luxembourg-based telecom company Millicom announced the signature of an agreement for the disposal of its subsidiary Tigo Senegal which is the second telecom operator in the West-African country. This operation is considered as particularly worth noting since the acquirer of […]
Mobile Banking and Why It’s Growing in Africa Mobile banking allows its users to conduct financial transactions through mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets. It is a service offered by banks and other financial institutions that allow users to obtain account balances, pay bills and transfer funds on their mobiles. However, mobile banking […]
Kenya has been witnessing major growth in entrepreneurship and innovation, led by a rising interest towards new technologies and mobile connectivity. Today, Kenya is leading the way in terms of digital technology development in Africa. The country has been experiencing a boom in internet and mobile savviness with a 90% mobile penetration as of 2016, […]
The Development of Morocco’s IT Sector Morocco aims to position itself as a strategic hub in the Middle East and North Africa by becoming one of the top performing countries in the region in terms of Datacom infrastructure and IT business environment. The investment reform plan presented in July 2016 by Moulay Hafid Elalamy, Minister […]
In the wake of its historical challenges, Rwanda’s economy stands today as a testament to remarkable resilience and growth. Once overshadowed by the tragedy of the 1994 genocide, this vibrant East African nation now showcases a unified effort towards substantial political, social, and economic progress. Rwanda ICT Sector Information and Communication Technology is an essential […]
Starting in January 2016, the VoIP Ban in Morocco significantly impacted Internet users nationwide, restricting the use of popular communication apps like Skype and WhatsApp. This move by the Moroccan telecommunications regulation agency, ANRT, and service providers signals a major shift in digital communication policy. Few days later the Moroccan telecommunications regulation agency, the ANRT, […]
The IT outsourcing market is shifting rapidly. The growing globalization with all the new emerging locations, such as Mexico, Philippines, China, Malaysia and Poland, are replacing the typical India-centric onshore-offshore model.
