Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣2️⃣3️⃣- Issue of 28/02/2025
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Hello Fam ! 🔥 This week in #TechFriday, we dive into Cameroon’s e-commerce struggles, the launch of GPT-4.5, and Skype’s farewell after 20 years. 🌍 Niger and Gabon are embracing digital education, while ST-Digital unveils a green data center. 🚀 Starlink expands in Africa, Camtel trains new engineers, and Google Lens gets smarter on iPhone. 📡💡 Meanwhile, ANTIC boosts cybersecurity in Cameroon. Ready for the latest tech trends? Let’s go!
E-commerce in Cameroon is growing, attracting more and more consumers, thanks in particular to platforms such as Jumia. However, frustrations remain: delivery times not respected, disappointing product quality, risks of scams and payment problems, all limit customer confidence. Click here for full story
GPT-4.5 is here: Smarter, faster, but not yet revolutionary 🧠
GPT-4.5 is here! Faster, more intuitive and 10 times more efficient than GPT-4, it improves writing, comprehension and creativity. But it’s not a revolution: OpenAI sees it as a transition to GPT-5, expected in 2025. A useful update, but not a game changer. Click here for full story
Skype shuts down: The end of an era after 20 years 🔥
Niger has launched an ambitious project to distribute 7,000 tablets to teachers, aimed at modernizing education. The program, financed by the World Bank, will make learning more interactive and enhance teaching skills, particularly in remote areas. Click here for full story
Green transition: ST-Digital launches a sustainable data center in Gabon 🌍
ST-Digital is building a sustainable data center in Nkok, Gabon. Powered by renewable energies, it aims to strengthen digital sovereignty, reduce connectivity costs and minimize its carbon footprint. This strategic project supports digital transformation and local job creation. Click here for full story
Gabon bets on digital technology to revolutionize higher education 👨🏾🏫
Gabon is training around 50 teachers in techno-pedagogy to integrate digital technology and AI into higher education. The aim is to modernize practices, facilitate access to online courses and respond to rising student numbers with innovative solutions. Click here for full story
ANTIC: Focus on cybersecurity and the fight against disinformation 🚀
From February 24 to 26, 2025, ANTIC presented its roadmap for strengthening cybersecurity and combating disinformation. Projects include the construction of a new head office, the protection of digital infrastructures and the promotion of responsible freedom of expression in Cameroon. Click here for full story
Starlink expands to 20 new African countries in 2025 📡
Camtel trains 75 new engineers to provide better service quality 📡
Camtel is recruiting 75 new engineers to improve its network and accelerate digital transformation in Cameroon. Trained for four months, they will strengthen the infrastructure, reduce outages and promote access to digital services, particularly in rural areas. Click here for full story
Google Lens gets better on iPhone with « Circle to Search »✨
Google Lens updates on iOS via Chrome and the Google app, allowing you to circle an item on the screen for instant search. Thanks to AI and AI Overviews, get more detailed and relevant results, without taking a capture or switching apps. Click here for full story
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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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