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BYD unveiled its seven-seat ATTO 8 at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, promising a fast-charging system and up to 653 km WLTP range as the model targets European markets in 2027.
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Mitsubishi Electric has developed a machining system in which an AI task planner coordinates a humanoid robot and CNC equipment, with a demonstration planned for JIMTOF 2026.
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Renault and EDF announced a French smart-charging partnership in October 2026 that aims to link EVs, home chargers and the electricity grid. ITBank examines what vehicle-to-grid technology does—and its limits.
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NVIDIA announced RTX Spark laptops from major Windows PC brands on October 16, positioning high-memory personal computers for local AI work as well as creative applications and gaming.
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News & Analysis / Article
Internet access statistics often tell different stories. Here is how to understand network coverage, subscriptions, active use and the affordability gap.
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BEAC, the central bank serving six Central African countries, has joined PAPSS in a move intended to strengthen cross-border payment connectivity.
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A Mastercard-commissioned study says growing mobile money and online services make cyber resilience an increasingly important African economic priority.
News & Analysis / Original analysis
An original framework for measuring the time and error costs of juggling disconnected business applications.
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A decision framework for healthcare administrators weighing fashionable AI purchases against foundational data management.
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An original proposal for teaching useful digital skills when computers, electricity and connectivity are limited.
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Ecobank and China's CIPS signed an agreement aimed at improving renminbi payment connectivity for businesses trading between China and African markets.
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An explainer on row counts, identifiers, currencies and the checks that make a business report defensible.
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Why an internet signal is only the start—and what product teams should measure next.
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Ecobank's October 2026 campaign update puts coding, digital literacy and AI skills at the centre of its community education programmes across Africa.
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The African Development Bank and AXIAN Group have announced a digital financial inclusion initiative designed to support more than 34,000 women-led businesses across five African countries.
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GSMA estimates mobile services contributed $240 billion to African GDP in 2025, while millions remain offline despite living within mobile broadband coverage.
