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From Segway’s stumble to fintech’s rise in Kenya and Nigeria, the lesson is clear: innovation works best when it solves real problems and aligns with business vision. In today’s hyperconnected world, technology and business are in constant dialogue, each influencing the other in a race to meet evolving consumer demands and market pressures. Yet in that race, there is a critical question every leader must ask: when should technology lead the business, and when should it follow? There are moments when technology rightfully takes the driver’s seat. Breakthrough innovations have historically created entirely new markets — from the personal computer to the smartphone to blockchain in global remittances. In 2013, Google unveiled Google Glass—a bold leap into wearable tech. The engineering was remarkable, but the market wasn’t ready. Privacy concerns, unclear use cases, and an awkward design left it more of a cultural curiosity than a commercial success. Fast-forward to today, and Apple’s Vi...

Addis Ababa, August 17, 2025 (ENA) -- The Ethiopian Water Technology Institute (EWTI) said that it has been enhancing national and regional capacity in water technology. Speaking to ENA, Tamene Hailu, Director General of the Institute, said that the institute has been providing effective, hands-on training in water technology to participants from more than fifteen African countries. He underscored the institute's growing role in improving Ethiopia’s water access through practical and affordable solutions. EWTI has been implementing low-cost technologies that enable communities to extract and sustainably utilize groundwater. Last Ethiopian fiscal year, the institute introduced these technologies across various regions, making groundwater more accessible to local populations. Tamene stressed that the institute’s priority is equipping water technology experts with practical skills to solve local challenges. He recalled that water losses caused by minor technical faults had...

20 Jun 2024 (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) On June 20, 2024, Bytes Technology Group plc announced transactions involving Ross Paterson, an Independent Non-Executive Director, and Emma Paterson, a person closely associated with him. The transactions were conducted on the London Stock Exchange and involved the acquisition of ordinary shares in the company. Ross Paterson acquired 6,429 ordinary shares at an aggregated price of 572.02 pence per share. This purchase has increased his total shareholding to 8,351 ordinary shares, which constitutes approximately 0.003% of the company's issued share capital. Emma Paterson purchased 1,922 ordinary shares at a price of 569.30 pence per share. The transactions were executed as part of an on-market trade. According to information available from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), these transactions are classified as part of the company's managerial responsibilities disclosures under Article 19 of the UK Market Abuse Regulation. Ross Pate...

By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, Aug. 16, GNA – A recent study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (CSIR-STEPRI) has revealed a lower rate of women’s participation in Science, Innovation and Technology (STI) at research institutions. The research was conducted in two STI-based public research institutions, one public regulatory institution and a private firm. The CSIR-STEPRI presented its key findings at a policy dialogue on Women’s participation in STI research, capacity-building and mentorship, held in Accra. The study highlighted the major barriers staff in scientific research institutions face, which can impact their career progression, as well as the enablers that promote staff retention and job satisfaction. The Council said unequal access to well-resourced laboratories and research tools limited women’s capacity to deliver high-impact scientific work. The study revealed that both women and men were equally affected ...

By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, Aug 16, GNA—The 11th Biennial Conference of the Commonwealth Hansard Editors Association–Africa Region (CHEA-AR), has ended in Accra, with a call on African Parliaments to invest in technology and modernize their Hansard reporting systems. Speaking at the closing ceremony in Accra, Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin emphasized the importance of equipping Hansard departments with modern tools, saying, “The digital age presents a profound opportunity to modernize how our Parliament functions and how it is documented. Digitalization must not be viewed as a loss; it is a democratic imperative.” Speaker Bagbin noted, “Whatever we do will come to nothing without accurate official records.” The conference, which was on the theme: “Charting the Future of Hansard: Embracing Technology and Innovation for Enhanced Parliamentary Reporting,” brought together 63 delegates from 10 African countries to share best practices and explore emerging technolog...