AI Curiosity Among Children Rises In 2025

AI Curiosity Among Children Rises In 2025

Kaspersky has released its annual report on children’s digital interests, with the analysis covering the period from May 2024 to April 2025. It shows how children are engaging with digital technology more than ever before. The report reveals a growing fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbots, the viral rise of Italian brainrot memes like…

The Connected Africa Summit 2025 Kicks Off In Diani

The Connected Africa Summit 2025 Kicks Off In Diani

Delegates following proceedings at the Connected Africa Summit 2025 [Photo: Courtesy] The Connected Africa Summit 2025 officially opened on Monday in Diani, bringing together over 1200 delegates from 24 countries in a powerful show of global commitment to advancing Africa’s digital transformation. Organised by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy and the…

Microsoft Launches Regional Cybersecurity Initiative

Microsoft Launches Regional Cybersecurity Initiative

Microsoft has announced the launch of its Advancing Regional Cybersecurity (ARC) Initiative, a new effort aimed at boosting regional preparedness, resilience, and coordination in the face of increased cyber threats. The announcement was made at the second Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) held in Geneva, Switzerland. The initiative kicks off with a flagship…

Experts Urge Adoption Of Digitised Trade Systems

Experts Urge Adoption Of Digitised Trade Systems

Trade stakeholders at the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit have called for the urgent adoption of digitised trade systems, highlighting outdated paper-based processes, fragmented data systems, and a lack of trust in trade documentation as major barriers to unlocking the full potential of trade in Africa and globally. The summit, held in Nairobi, brought…

Cisco Releases New Whitepaper | CIO Africa

Cisco Releases New Whitepaper | CIO Africa

The new Cisco Whitepaper spotlights Africa’s Cyber Resilience challenges and outlines possible solutions Cisco has released a new whitepaper that focuses on Africa’s resilience challenges whilst also outlining possible solutions for the same. Titled ‘Elevating Africa’s Cyber Resilience’, the whitepaper was published by Cisco in collaboration with public policy consultancy Access Partnership, and the Centre…

Securex South Africa 2025 Set To Unpack The Future of Security

Securex South Africa 2025 Set To Unpack The Future of Security

Securex South Africa has shown consistent year-on-year growth, both in exhibitor numbers and visitor attendance As the world continuously adopts new technologies and increases its exposure to both physical and digital threats, the demand for smarter and more resilient security solutions continues to grow. Securex South Africa 2025 looks to shine a light on this…

Safaricom Unveils $500M AI Strategy

Safaricom Unveils $500M AI Strategy

Cynthia Kropac(R) Chief Enterprise Business Officer Safaricom PLC [Photo: Courtesy] Safaricom is investing $500 million over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure across East Africa, marking a significant pivot from its traditional connectivity business to computational power. The move includes deploying AI-ready data centres, cloud platforms, and developer ecosystems to serve both…

Key African Dignitaries Grace The Second Day Of CAS2025

Key African Dignitaries Grace The Second Day Of CAS2025

Hon. William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary at the Ministry of Information Communication and Digital Economy (Centre) at the Diamonds Leaisure Beach and Golf Resort for the 14th annual Connected Africa Summit. The second day of the Connected Africa Summit saw the attendance of key ICT Ministers and top dignitaries from different African countries. The dignitaries…

TeKnowledge Announces New AI-Focused Services

TeKnowledge Announces New AI-Focused Services

The new brand and AI-First Expert Technology Services model are built upon their core values: people, trust, and progress Building on its launch on May 8, 2025, TeKnowledge is announcing a refreshed brand identity and the rollout of its AI-First Expert Technology Services. With this, the company aims to solidify its position to accelerate enterprise…