Digital Economy

Kodou Jeng: Championing Women in STEM across Africa - STEM—an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—remains a cornerstone of innovation, economic progress, and societal advancement. Yet, in Africa, the underrepresentation of women and girls in these fields persists, largely shaped by socio-cultural norms, systemic biases, and limited access to quality education. Despite these hurdles, trailblazers like Kodou Jeng are leading the charge to close this gender gap. - Read Interview: https://lnkd.in/ePc3MGZ8 - - #DigitalEconomyMagInterview #STEM #Women #Africa

Ericsson, COMSOL, Inc. launch private 5G solution - Ericsson and Comsol have showcased their private 5G solution at the African Mining Indaba conference, highlighting its potential to drive digital transformation in the mining sector. The two companies are leveraging advanced connectivity to enhance safety, communication, and operational efficiency through autonomous or remote-controlled vehicles, asset tracking, and improved worker connectivity. - Read Story: https://lnkd.in/dgukECHx - - #DigitalEconomyMagNews #Ericsson #Comsol #5G

NITDA, Flutterwave, ALAMI agree on digital growth In Nigeria - In a strategic move to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA Nigeria) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with fintech leaders Flutterwave and Alami. The partnership aims to drive innovation in financial technology, enhance digital literacy, expand infrastructure development, and promote open-source technology. - Read Story: https://lnkd.in/e75c876y - - #DigitalEconomyMagNews #NitdaNigeria #Flutterwave #Alami #DigitalGrowth

Visa Report: Digital payments surge for SMEs in Kenya - A new report by Visa has shed light on the increasing adoption of digital payments among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, signaling a shift towards more efficient and secure transaction methods. The study, titled Value of Acceptance: Understanding the Digital Payment Landscape in Kenya, found that 40% of SMEs have embraced digital payment solutions in the past two years.  - Read Story: https://lnkd.in/dzAFfTH4 - - #DigitalEconomyMagNews #Visa #VisaReport #DigitalPayments #SMEs #Kenya

Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho F.SCGN, Managing Director/CEO of Future Software emphasizes the immense dedication and perseverance required to achieve success. She highlights that true commitment demands sacrifices and an extraordinary work ethic, often pushing beyond perceived limits. However, despite being dismissed as mere dreamers or having their ideas rejected multiple times, resilience and determination remain key to overcoming obstacles and ultimately proving their worth. - - #DigitalEconomyMag #MondayMotivation #Ideas #MotivationalQuotes

airtel expands global reach with SEA-ME-WE 6 landing in India - Bharti Airtel has successfully landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6) submarine cable in Chennai, further enhancing India’s global digital connectivity. The 21,700 Rkm submarine cable, which links India to Singapore and France via terrestrial cables through Egypt, was previously landed in Mumbai on December 30, 2024. - Read Story: https://lnkd.in/eVpNwFSE - - #DigitalEconomyMagNews #Airtel #GlobalReach #India

Network International appoints Murat Cagri Suzer as Group CEO - Network International has announced the appointment of Murat Cagri Suzer as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO). Based in Dubai, Suzer will lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives, driving its expansion in the fintech and payments sector. - Read Story: https://lnkd.in/eG2g4H-f - - #DigitalEconomyMagNews #NetworkInternational #Appoinment #Dubai

Ericsson and stc Group unveil ‘Fusion Partnership’ to drive telecom innovation - Ericsson and stc Group have announced the launch of the Fusion Partnership, a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing solutions and services for businesses and consumers. The partnership focuses on driving innovation and expanding market opportunities through joint efforts in product development, technology alignment, and knowledge sharing. - Read Story: https://lnkd.in/eh5_w5EA - - #DigitalEconomyMagNews #Ericsson #STCGroup #FusionPartnership #Telecom #Innovation

Equinix invests $1bn in Saudi data center - Global data center operator, Equinix has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in a new facility in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made during the Leap summit in Riyadh, where the company revealed that the data center will provide 100MW of capacity. - Read Story: https://lnkd.in/easVkeZE - - #DigitalEconomyMagNews #Equinix #Datacenter #Saudi

Technology should be seen as a tool, not the end goal. Whether in business, design, or everyday life, the focus should be on how seamlessly and effectively technology improves experiences, simplifies tasks, and adds value to people’s lives. A sleek device, powerful software, or advanced system may be impressive, but it holds little significance if it does not serve a purpose or improve the user’s journey. - - #DigitalEconomyMag #MondayMotivation #Technology