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Digital Colonialism: American 'big tech' gains bloody profits in Africa #AD
According to American Scholar Michael Kwet, “digital colonialism” is the use of digital technology for political, economic and social domination of another nation or territory.
OPINION: Africa is reaching important milestones on its road to data centre greatness
Over the last 24 months, the continent has enjoyed multiple transactions which is undoubtedly indicative of this burgeoning marketplace.
OPINION: Why Kenya's Social Health Insurance Fund must embrace a Digital Health Ecosystem
One promising use case to improve healthcare access, affordability, and quality is supporting the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) with a robust digital health ecosystem. This digital health ecosystem would streamline health information exchange and employ a national health terminology servic...
Bridging skills gap through dual training in Kenya
As economies evolve and new industries emerge, the demand for skilled workers grows. However, many young people lack the necessary skills to meet these demands, leading to high levels of youth unemployment
OPINION: Contract Farming. A pathway to Africa's Green Revolution?
This inaugural forum puts a spotlight on contract farming arrangements as a potential catalyst for revitalizing the continent's agricultural productivity and economic fortunes.
OPINION: Drama at the Festival: The Donkey Way
"...who littered the floor, Punda, donkey you... some donkeys haven’t finished my assignments..." Lisa continues, recounting how the donkey's name is used in a negative way, even in schools, in her solo verse.
OPINION: Strategy through the culture lens
What really is the relationship between culture and strategy? Is one more important than the other? Can we successfully implement strategy without regard to the existing culture?
OPINION: Cyber insurance - A must-have for businesses in Africa
According to a report by the Africa Cyber Security Centre, there were over 10 million cyber-attacks recorded in Africa in 2021 compared to previous years. This number is quite significant compared to the previous number of attacks in the region.
NACADA raises alarm over rise of alcohol-related deaths
In a statement issued on Wednesday, NACADA CEO Anthony Omerikwa warned the public against consumption of alcohol whose quality cannot be verified.
OPINION: Kenya's role in COP28 should be to pioneer clean solutions for climate resilience
This global conference is of paramount importance for addressing climate change on a worldwide scale