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26 Jun

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of work – the opportunity for Africa

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Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This is according to the AI and the Future of Work in Africa whitepaper produced by Microsoft and a collective of industry experts from across the continent. Nearly one billion people in Africa are currently under the age of 35 with the continent projected to be home to almost half of the world’s youth population by the turn of the century, in effect making up half…

24 Jun

Canon developing new RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens

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Canon announced that it is developing the RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens for its popular EOS R7 camera, enabling users to capture life’s most precious moments in spatial video, and then relive those memories on the Apple Vision Pro. The new DUAL lens is the latest addition to Canon’s EOS VR System lineup and will be available later this year. Canon is the first camera manufacturer to introduce a dedicated, interchangeable lens that enables pro users to capture stunning spatial video to experience on the Apple Vision Pro. With the RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens, videographers can record gorgeous…

23 Jun

Safaricom Launches ‘Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa Promotion’

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Thirty (30) Safaricom customers from across the country will each win KES 1 million weekly, with the grand prize winner receiving KES 5 million. Safaricom will also support various community projects as part of the promotion. 20th June 2024… Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today announced a new promotion dubbed ‘Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa Promotion’ in the Eastern Region at Kabati, Kitui County to celebrate customers with daily and weekly cash prizes. The eight-week promotion will reward over 2.5 million Safaricom customers across the country with a range of prizes and support community projects. Beyond individual prizes, the weekly…

22 Jun

Huawei Seeds for the Future students to travel to China for digital skills training

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The 2024 Huawei Seeds for the Future program kicked off today admitting 25 excellent students from different local universities into the program. This is the tenth cohort of students to go through the program since it started in 2014 and the first cohort to be trained in the program after its resumption to being a physical program after 4 years of it being done virtually. The program aims to cultivate local ICT talent by enhancing knowledge transfer at a local and international level, promoting a greater understanding of and interest in the technology field and encouraging participation in the country’s…

25 Dec

Power cuts are plaguing Africa with renewable energy

admin0 CommentsBusiness, TechnologyLife, Power, Teens, Twitter

Simply sit, stand or lie in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Take in a deep breath, inhaling slowly and all the way into your belly. Hold your breath for a moment, then exhale slowly. Repeat for however long you like. Short or long, meditation has the power to change your mood, your day, and even your life. If you’ve never tried a short meditation, why not do it today? You might be amazed at what happens. Several people on Twitter and other theatre kid-dominated social media platforms have responded to these offensive, misguided reviews of The Lightning Thief by demanding…