Where is the local content in ICT Policy?

Local production of goods and services has many advantages, notable among which are, it makes these goods and services more readily-available, cheaper, and more affordable, and creates jobs for the citizens as well as wealth for the country as it cuts the outflow of foreign exchange for the purchase and consumption of the equivalents. But […]

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Where is the local content in ICT Policy?

Local production of goods and services has many advantages, notable among which are, it makes these goods and services more readily-available, cheaper, and more affordable, and creates jobs for the citizens as well as wealth for the country as it cuts the outflow of foreign exchange for the purchase and consumption of the equivalents. But […]

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Fintechs: ‘Shifting perceptions on digital wallets’ spotted among 6 key trends of 2023

African economies will embrace digital wallets as the continent’s fintechs drive innovation to move further towards zero cost, according to 2023 technology trends forecast by fintech firm, Ukheshe. Clayton Hayward, CEO of South African fintech player, Ukheshe, who identifies six key trends that will shape the payments technology landscape across Africa says that fintechs will […]

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Fintechs: ‘Shifting perceptions on digital wallets’ spotted among 6 key trends of 2023

African economies will embrace digital wallets as the continent’s fintechs drive innovation to move further towards zero cost, according to 2023 technology trends forecast by fintech firm, Ukheshe. Clayton Hayward, CEO of South African fintech player, Ukheshe, who identifies six key trends that will shape the payments technology landscape across Africa says that fintechs will […]

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Minimum two-year setback for TerraPower’s advanced nuclear demonstrator

Russia is the only country that sells the HALEU fuel that some next-generation nuclear plants will rely on, and with sanctions now in place due to the war in Ukraine, TerraPower has now conceded its demo timeline will blow out by at least two years.

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Hydrogen and UV breaks down toxic PFAS “forever” chemicals in water

PFAS are insidious pollutants thanks to their ubiquity, long life and a growing list of linked health concerns. But now researchers at UC Riverside have developed a new method to break them down more effectively, using hydrogen and UV light.

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Laser-pulsing skin patch goes deep to uncover signs of cancer

Engineers have developed an electronic patch capable of monitoring biomolecules in deep tissue, which they say can be used to detect a range of life-threatening conditions, including organ dysfunction and malignant cancers.

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