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Mauritius: Dr. Shekhar Ramjutun - 'In Digital Healthcare, Trust Is Everything"
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (151+ words) Tell us about your academic and professional journey. What was the trigger behind co-founding Doc2 Us? What was your vision for healthcare in Malaysia? Why choose a digital platform and e-prescription model? How does the Doc2 Us user journey work in practice?...
Africa: Is Africa Becoming a New Arena for Adaptive Drone Warfare?
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (622+ words) The spread of Ukrainian technology and expertise could alter the balance between state and non-state armed groups across Africa. State militaries and armed groups in Africa appear to be increasingly acquiring Ukrainian know-how. Ukraine has long been among the top…...
West Africa: Nigeria's Anti-Terror Campaign and Ukraine's Robot War
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (705+ words) For over a decade, Nigeria has been locked in a gruelling war of attrition. From the blood-soaked plains of the Northeast, where Boko Haram and ISWAP splinter cells mutate, to the dense forests of the Northwest, Middle Belt and South…...
Rwanda: Dubai-Based Visiontechplg Enters Rwanda to Advance Digital Services, Cybersecurity
3+ week, 3+ day ago (791+ words) Rwanda has taken another step toward becoming a regional technology hub following the official expansion of Visiontech PLG into the country, a move expected to improve digital services, strengthen cybersecurity systems, and help different government and private sector platforms communicate…...
Kenya Turns to AI in Bid to Boost Tourism Earnings Through Google Deal
3+ week, 3+ day ago (528+ words) NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29-Kenya is betting on artificial intelligence and big data to reposition its tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth after entering a strategic partnership with Google Kenya to modernize destination marketing, tourism analytics, and visitor…...
Kenya: Lobby Seeks Overhaul of Key Finance Bill 2026 Clauses Over Economic Pressure Fears
3+ week, 6+ day ago (506+ words) Nairobi " The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has warned that several proposals in the Finance Bill 2026 could significantly raise the cost of living, weaken consumer protections and expose Kenya to regional trade disputes, as Parliament continues scrutiny of the tax…...
Kenya: Bankers Warn Proposed Mobile Money VAT Could Shrink Tax Base
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (408+ words) The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has pushed back against a proposal in the Finance Bill 2026 seeking to impose a 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on fees charged by digital payment and money transfer platforms, warning that the move could reverse…...
Kenya: Visa Report Flags Ai-Powered Scams As Biggest Threat to Digital Payments
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (533+ words) Criminals are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence and social engineering to manipulate users into authorizing payments, a new report by Visa has revealed. "Payments at a network level continue to get safer, but threats are evolving faster than ever," said Paul…...
Malawi: 'God Exposed Them' - Vice-President Ansah Breaks Silence On Drone Saga, Says She Knew She Was Being Followed
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (540+ words) Vice-President Jane Ansah has revealed chilling details surrounding the controversial drone incident at her Lilongwe residence, saying she had already been warned that unknown individuals had been monitoring her movements before the device was finally captured by her security team....
Rwanda: Dusabejambo's Film 'Ben'imana' Lands Top Prize At Cannes Festival
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (374+ words) Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Cl'mentine Dusabejambo made history on Saturday, May 23, after winning the prestigious Cam'ra d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for her debut feature film Ben'Imana. ALSO READ: Rwanda's Ben'Imana breaks new ground with Cannes 2026 selection The award, also known…...