Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣1️⃣6️⃣- Issue of 20/12/2024
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Good evening everyone,
It’s with a touch of nostalgia, but above all a great deal of enthusiasm, that we present you with the latest edition of #TechFriday for 2024. An edition rich in exciting news, reflecting the technological upheavals and promises of an ever more fascinating digital future.
In this issue, we explore ambitious initiatives, digital revolutions and critical challenges: from the colossal plan to modernize telecoms in Cameroon to the arrival of ChatGPT on WhatsApp, African leadership in mobile money and Chad’s adoption of eVisa.
So, take a moment to discover these innovations that are redefining our world before we close out the year. Thank you for following us every week. See you in 2025 for even more technological advances, hard-hitting analysis and inspiration!
Happy reading and happy holidays.
Telecommunications in Cameroon: ART Allocates 73.5 Billion FCFA for 2025 📡
Cameroon’s ART adopts a budget of 73.5 billion FCFA for 2025 to modernize its monitoring tools, enhance supervision of telecoms operators and improve service quality, while protecting consumer rights. Click here for full article
ChatGPT Search: OpenAI takes on Google to revolutionize online search 🔍
OpenAI revolutionizes online search with ChatGPT Search, an integrated feature that combines conversational AI and ad-free web search. Thanks to strategic partnerships with media such as Le Monde and Reuters, ChatGPT challenges Google to deliver a fluid, interactive experience. Click here for full article
Financial inclusion: Africa, the mobile money leader 🌍
Africa remains the world leader in mobile money, accounting for 74% of transactions by volume and 66% by value. Despite a 78% drop in fintech investment by 2023, payment and lending services continue to dominate the market, underpinning the rapid evolution of digital financial services. Click here for full article
Electricity in Cameroon: 15,000 smart meters for public buildings by 2025 ⚡
ChatGPT comes to WhatsApp (and by phone!) 📲
OpenAI makes it easy to access ChatGPT with its WhatsApp integration and a phone line. Add the number +1 (800) 242-8478 to chat with AI in “light” version via text, or use a phone for audio interactions. One step closer to global accessibility. Click here for full article
Chad adopts eVisa to facilitate access to the country 🌍
Chad officially launches eVisa to simplify and speed up procedures for foreign travelers. Accessible via the eVisa.td platform, this digital service makes it possible to apply for and receive a visa online, marking a major step forward in the modernization of public services. Click here for full article
iPhone: the FBI warns about iMessage security risks 💬
LastPass hacking: millions in crypto stolen and unanswered questions 🔓
Cassava Technologies has raised $90 million with the support of Google and others to strengthen its digital solutions in Africa. This round of funding accompanies the reorganization of the company, which offers a variety of services such as connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity in several global markets. Click here for full article
That’s it for this week. We wish you a good weekend and look forward to hearing from you in the comments.
TechGriot ✌🏾😁
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