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Crypto works in Nigeria because of very human networks of trust.
The G20 presidency could champion affordable internet for women, innovation hubs for women entrepreneurs and subsidies for tech companies to hire more women.
Letting employees use their own devices for work has many benefits – and many risks, too.
Pastoralist communities face barriers like poor infrastructure, illiteracy and government neglect.
Chipo’s story gives the perspective of a parent forced to leave a young child behind to provide for him.
In sub-Saharan Africa, most governments welcome China’s investment in digital infrastructure.
Institutions mustn’t waste the lessons learned during the height of the pandemic about the powerful role that multimedia can play in learning and teaching.
The borderless nature of cyberspace presents particular challenges for African states used to controlling activities in their territory.
Digital activities, like sending emails, contribute marginally to the annual carbon footprint of information and communication technology users.
Ghanaians aren’t using the new ‘smart’ street address system which was intended to improve service delivery.
Ghana’s latest population census offers a window into the contested terrain of population statistics.
Failure to identify, understand and address the implications of unintended consequences inhibits the delivery of quality healthcare.
It’s time African governments supported the development of online platforms designed to support local people in the informal sector.
Nigeria risks losing its recent status as Africa’s most attractive tech hub following its decision to suspend Twitter’s operations.
Since 1999, extreme poverty has declined while rates of young people in education and employment have risen. Without investment though, the impact of the pandemic could see this progress imperilled,
South Africa’s constitution provides for equal access to education and its inclusive education policy exists to make this a reality. But in practice students’ diverse needs are not being met.
Interventions using apps show promise as they could improve care for patients with chronic conditions. But patients can’t benefit from innovations unless they accept them and use them effectively.
The high cost of data and inadequate digital skills prevent young people from accessing job opportunities.
The education sector has to constantly re-learn lessons about using digital technologies in teaching.
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Dean, School of Computing Technologies, RMIT University, RMIT University
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