5G emerged as a focal point at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, the world largest tech and startup event, with visitors getting a glimpse of the possibilities of the wireless technology with AI and its role to powering a hyperconnected future through groundbreaking innovations and insightful discussions. The ‘Intelligent Connectivity’ event saw a combination of thought-provoking conversations and...
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African Leaders Launch the African School of Governance (ASG) Initiative
The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution designed to offer world-class public policy education, research, and engagement programs. Prominent African leaders have come together in this landmark step, as the initiative is set to transform the continent’s leadership landscape by meeting the diverse...
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Lenovo becomes Fifa official tech Partner for the 2026 World Cup
Fifa has named Lenovo as an official technology partner, with the Chinese vendor becoming a top-tier sponsor of soccer’s governing body. While financial details were not disclosed for the deal, Sports Business Journal (SBJ) estimates that Lenovo will likely pay at least a nine-figure fee for the top-tier sponsorship. Lenovo comes on board as Fifa’s latest partner...
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JPMorgan Chase to expand its footprint in Africa says CEO Jamie Dimon
JPMorgan Chase plans to expand its footprint in Africa, beginning with Kenya and Ivory Coast, according to CEO Jamie Dimon. The US’s largest lender aims to enter a new African market every few years, focusing initially on commercial and investment banking, treasury services, and possibly lending. While it already offers asset and wealth management in...
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Egypt’s Sisi Reshuffles Top Intelligence Agency’s Leadership
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has appointed Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as the new head of the country’s general intelligence agency, replacing Abbas Kamel, who becomes a presidential adviser. Prior to his promotion, Rashad, previously Kamel’s deputy, had begun managing key issues, including Egypt’s warming relations with Iran. Kamel, 68, who had led the...