Blueprint for Free Speech22h ago

Tanzania faces growing risks from surveillance, state censorship, media capture and political disinformation campaigns – especially during elections. New research points to policy gaps and limited effects of global interventions that aren't grounded in local realities

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https://researchictafrica.net/research/safeguarding-tanzanias-information-integrity/

Safeguarding Tanzania’s information integrity  - Research ICT Africa

The information landscape in Tanzania is undergoing a profound transformation, catalysed primarily by the widespread diffusion of mobile technologies. However, it is also frequently destabilised by state censorship, media capture, […]

Research ICT Africa
PyCon Africa2d ago

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Headlines Africa5d ago
Africa: Nova Garage Launched Ahead of French-Africa Summit to Spotlight Africa's Tech Entrepreneurs: [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nova Garage, a new pan-African innovation platform aimed at showcasing the continent's next generation of tech entrepreneurs, has been launched ahead of the French-Africa Summit set for May in Nairobi. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRkNsZ #AfricaTech #Innovation #TechEntrepreneurs #PanAfrican #FrenchAfricaSummit
Jeffrey Mdala - AI ZambiaMar 22
Software skills aren’t just for tech companies—they unlock opportunities in banking, mining, education, consulting, freelancing, telecoms, and more across Africa. Discover why these skills matter in every industry in this new article by Jeffrey Mdala. Read more: https://aiengineeringzm.blogspot.com/2026/03/why-software-skills-open-doors-across.html #SoftwareSkills #AfricaTech #CareerGrowth
Why Software Skills Open Doors Across Every Industry in Africa

In today’s digital economy, one truth is becoming impossible to ignore: software and technology skills are no longer limited to the tech sec...

Jeffrey Mdala - AI ZambiaMar 21
African AI isn’t a distant dream—it’s already solving real problems in tax, education, health, and logistics. 🇿🇲🌍 Jeffrey Mdala shares why the progress from Zambia and beyond matters now. Read the full article: https://aiengineeringzm.blogspot.com/2026/03/african-ai-is-closer-than-we-think-real.html #ArtificialIntelligence #AfricaTech #Zambia
African AI Is Closer Than We Think: Real Progress from Zambia and Beyond

There is a familiar narrative in global technology conversations: Africa is always “behind” in artificial intelligence. It is a claim that o...

Jeffrey Mdala - AI ZambiaMar 21
What does the Zambia–Ghana tech dialogue mean for Africa’s digital future? 🇿🇲🇬🇭 In this new article, I reflect on the conversations, opportunities, and why cross-country collaboration matters for innovation across the continent. Read more: https://aiengineeringzm.blogspot.com/2026/03/what-zambia-ghana-tech-dialogue-means.html #AfricaTech #DigitalTransformation #Innovation
What Zambia-Ghana Tech Dialogue Means for Africa’s Digital Future

Moments that bring together leaders, innovators, and institutions across African borders often signal something bigger than a single event. ...

Jeffrey Mdala - AI ZambiaMar 21
I’m back on TikTok — this time to talk AI, coding, science, current events, and Africa’s future. If you care about where technology is taking us, especially on the continent, this one’s for you. Read the full article: https://aiengineeringzm.blogspot.com/2026/03/why-jeffrey-mdala-is-returning-to.html #AI #Coding #AfricaTech
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Blueprint for Free SpeechMar 20

As smart city tech spreads across Africa, AI-enabled mass surveillance systems are increasingly violating fundamental human rights

#Surveillance #AfricaTech #DigitalRights

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https://www.ids.ac.uk/news/smart-city-surveillance-tech-across-africa/

Rise of smart city surveillance tech across Africa to spy on citizens - Institute of Development Studies

AI-enabled mass surveillance systems supplied and funded by China violate fundamental freedoms, researchers warn.

Institute of Development Studies
Headlines AfricaMar 5
Africa: Multichoice to Shut Down Showmax Streaming Service After 11 Years: [Daba Finance] MultiChoice Group said it will shut down its streaming platform Showmax after 11 years of operation as the company reviews its digital strategy. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRK4wj #Showmax #MultiChoice #Streaming #DigitalStrategy #AfricaTech