New technologies can be a force for good in Africa if they're developed from the ground: Technology companies are pushing to lead the AI drive in Africa Wikimedia CommonsSub-Saharan Africa is at a point where new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) could present both opportunities and threats to development. But civil society, governments and international … [Read more...] about New technologies can be a force for good in Africa if they’re developed from the ground | The Conversation
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Cloud computing could be key to speeding up Africa’s development | The Conversation
Cloud computing could be key to speeding up Africa's development: Data delivered over the cloud can do things like help farmers make planting decisions. arrowsmith2/ShutterstockEarlier this year, 17 African countries presented their progress on reaching the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, at the United Nations. There was some good news and progress. But it’s clear that … [Read more...] about Cloud computing could be key to speeding up Africa’s development | The Conversation
Why South African law on directors’ delinquency is open to abuse | The Conversation
Why South African law on directors' delinquency is open to abuse: The delinquency clause seeks to raise standards of good behaviour expected of directors. ShutterstockFor the first time in South African company law, courts have the power to declare directors delinquent. This remedy was introduced as part of the overhaul of South Africa’s corporate law regime in 2011. It is an … [Read more...] about Why South African law on directors’ delinquency is open to abuse | The Conversation
Recognising intersex people opens access to fundamental rights in Kenya | The Conversation
Recognising intersex people opens access to fundamental rights in Kenya: People buy food at the Githurai market in Kiambu, Kenya. The country is doing a census that is breaking new ground in Africa. EPA/Daniel IrunguKenya has become the first country in Africa to collect data on intersex people in its national census which runs to the end of August. Intersex refers to people … [Read more...] about Recognising intersex people opens access to fundamental rights in Kenya | The Conversation
How African footballers who play in Europe spend their money | The Conversation
How African footballers who play in Europe spend their money: Ghana player Asamoah Gyan celebrates a goal against Portugal during a 2014 FIFA World Cup match in Brazil. EPA/Jose Sena GoulaoAfrican footballers – like other players from developing countries – invariably earn sums of money far greater than their contemporaries back home. On average, some African players in the … [Read more...] about How African footballers who play in Europe spend their money | The Conversation
