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Global tech companies launch consortium to address AI's impact on the technology workforce
Working as a private sector collaborative, the Consortium is evaluating how AI is changing the jobs and skills workers need to be successful.
TikTok collaborates with the African Union Commission on digital safety campaign
Africa stands at a digital crossroads, with the rapid proliferation of social media platforms juxtaposed against rising concerns for the safety of its youngest citizens.
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AWS empowers South Africa’s largest video game company
For over 12 years, Cape Town-based impact gaming company, Sea Monster, has leveraged the power of video games to enhance brand equity, learning and social outcomes for its clients.
IFC partners with Triggerfish to boost Africa’s animation sector
In order to support the growth of Africa's creative sector and to bring local African stories to the world, IFC has signed a collaboration agreement with Triggerfish, a globally recognized animation studio founded in South Africa.
[Nigeria] Boom targets online merchants with new online payment gateway
Boom, a blockchain-based ecosystem for digital payments and an e-commerce platform for the unbanked has launched Boom Pay to enable online merchants to accept digital payments from KYC-verified consumers across Africa.
Nokia commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
Nokia will also double down on its existing near-term, or 2030, target.
Opera MiniPay wallet hits over 1 million users in Africa
MiniPay is a self-custodial dollar stablecoin wallet seamlessly integrated into the Opera Mini browser for Android users and built on the Celo blockchain. The wallet users to save, send, and receive funds instantly on their mobile phones with very low transaction fees.
Coke Zero Sugar taps AI in new global campaign
The “Best Coke Ever?” debate is firing back up in 2024, and this time Coca Cola Zero Sugar is doing the talking in a digital-driven expression of the global campaign and consumer call to action.
Global photo market to reach $9.2 billion by 2032, report
The seamless integration of advanced technologies makes stock images more accessible, versatile, and appealing, meeting the evolving needs of digital content creators and businesses in an increasingly tech-driven landscape.
LG Electronics ad campaign paves way for responsible audiovisual production
To meet the challenges of reducing waste, proactive measures have been adopted, such as banning single-use items, using reusable materials where possible and harnessing the circular economy for decorative elements and design.
Sony launches system targeting 3D content creators
The system is aimed at supporting creators in sophisticated 3D content creation. Sony plans to collaborate with developers of a variety of 3D production software, including in the entertainment and industrial design fields.
Mobile ad spend to reach $362 billion in 2024, report
The report reveals that mobile made a comeback after a one-year market slowdown.
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Deloitte and IBM collaborate to help organizations accelerate sustainability outcomes
Through the collaboration, clients can leverage multiple IBM solutions and can integrate data from the IBM Envizi ESG Suite with Deloitte’s GreenLight Solution.
Canon Miraisha Programme and NRB Bus partnership boost Kenyan youth in digital media
The objective of this initiative is to equip young individuals with essential skills and knowledge, enabling them to explore the art of visual storytelling, master camera techniques, and delve into the world of creative expression.
The global metaverse market to reach $3.1 trillion by 2032, report
Metaverse provides users with immersive virtual experiences in which they are able to interact with other people and objects in real-time.
e-Commerce poised to capture 41 per cent of global retail sales by 2027, BCG reports
And while consumers are returning to brick-and-mortar shops, e-Commerce is still forecast to constitute 41% of global retail sales by 2027
Public trust in AI technology declines amid release of consumer AI tools, report
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated much of the public conversation about technology following the release of tools like ChatGPT and Jasper Chat.
Dentsu names André Andrade CEO EMEA
Advertising and public relations company Dentsu has announced the appointment of André Andrade as CEO for EMEA overseeing the integrated growth strategy and business execution for the company within the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region.
Nielsen ONE launches globally
Nielsen, a global player in audience measurement, data and analytics, has announced that it is launching Nielsen ONE, its cross-media measurement solution, in markets around the world, beginning with Nielsen ONE Content in Denmark.