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AI regulation in Africa tightens as more countries adopt data laws and propose licensing for high-risk systems
AI regulation in Africa tightens as more countries adopt data laws and propose licensing for high-risk systems For all the News from Mashonaland Central, Join One of Our Groups: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KPKHV62YLF92BvfqmgemLT African countries are moving towards tighter governance of artificial intelligence by 2026, with a growing number adopting data protection laws,…
Read More »AfDB and UNDP launch ‘AI 10 Billion Initiative’ targeting $10bn mobilisation and 40 million jobs by 2035
AfDB and UNDP launch ‘AI 10 Billion Initiative’ targeting $10bn mobilisation and 40 million jobs by 2035 For all the News from Mashonaland Central, Join One of Our Groups: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KPKHV62YLF92BvfqmgemLT The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), alongside private partners, have launched the AI…
Read More »Liquid lines up $605m funding package as it plans to cut 2026 bond from $620m to $300m
Liquid lines up $605m funding package as it plans to cut 2026 bond from $620m to $300m For all the News from Mashonaland Central, Join One of Our Groups: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KPKHV62YLF92BvfqmgemLT Liquid Intelligent Technologies says it has secured new funding worth US$605 million and paid off several existing facilities, as it…
Read More »Taara Beam: Alphabet spin-off trials light-based internet with fibre-like speeds and ultra-low latency
Taara Beam: Alphabet spin-off trials light-based internet with fibre-like speeds and ultra-low latency For all the News from Mashonaland Central, Join One of Our Groups: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KPKHV62YLF92BvfqmgemLT Alphabet Inc spin-off Taara has unveiled a new wireless internet device, Taara Beam, which transmits data using invisible near-infrared light rather than physical cables,…
Read More »National credentials database in the works as Zimbabwe targets fake certificates
National credentials database in the works as Zimbabwe targets fake certificates For all the News from Mashonaland Central, Join One of Our Groups: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KPKHV62YLF92BvfqmgemLT Government is developing a digital platform that will allow employers, universities and regulators to verify Zimbabwean qualifications through a central system, in a move aimed at…
Read More »Zimbabwe plans digital platform to verify qualifications and curb fake O Level and degree certificates
Zimbabwe plans digital platform to verify qualifications and curb fake O Level and degree certificates For all the News from Mashonaland Central, Join One of Our Groups: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KPKHV62YLF92BvfqmgemLT Zimbabwe is developing a new digital verification system aimed at curbing the circulation of fake academic documents, including fraudulent O Level certificates,…
Read More »Zesa, Chinese Partnership to Save Over US$20 Million Annually
For all the News from Mashonaland Central, Join One of Our Groups ZESA Enterprises (ZENT), a subsidiary of Zesa Holdings, is set to save more than US$20 million annually through a partnership with Chinese firm Shanghai Jinghai Electric Company to establish a local manufacturing and assembly plant for smart meters,…
Read More »NetOne Appoints Richard Mahomva as Head of Public Relations
For all the News from Mashonaland Central, Join One of Our Groups NetOne has announced the appointment of Richard Mahomva as its new Head of Public Relations, effective 1 January 2026. This marks the first time since the company’s restructuring five years ago under CEO Raphael Mushanawani that the role…
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