Tag: digital inclusion
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Cashless Economy to Boost Governance and Curb Corruption, PM Says
PM Emphasizes Cashless Reforms as a Governance Tool Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored on Monday that the government’s drive toward a cashless economy is more than a modernization project. He framed the transition as a crucial governance reform designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, and sustainable development. Speaking at a high-level meeting, the premier stressed that…
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Free AI in India: Why OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity Are Giving Indians Access for Free
Why Free AI Access Is Surfacing in India In recent weeks, major AI players have started offering free or near-free access to sophisticated AI tools to millions of Indian users. Headlines from outlets like BBC News describe a shift where premium AI capabilities—once reserved for paying customers—are becoming more accessible in India. This isn’t just…
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Why OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity Are Offering Free AI in India
What’s changing in India’s AI landscape In recent months, major tech companies have begun providing free access to powerful AI tools in India. From ChatGPT’s affordable Go plan to family-friendly AI assistants from Google and Perplexity, the trend signals more than a generosity gesture. It’s a strategic move designed to accelerate adoption, drive data collection,…
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Zimbabwe Unveils 2030 Digital Plan to Transform Economy and Close Gaps
Zimbabwe Announces Ambitious 2030 Digital Plan The Zimbabwean government has unveiled a comprehensive digital strategy designed to propel the country toward a modern, tech-enabled economy by 2030. Centered on eight strategic goals for 2026-2030, the plan aims to strengthen governance, accelerate digital infrastructure, and deepen inclusion for citizens and businesses alike. At a time when…
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Zimbabwe Sets 2030 Digital Plan to Transform Economy: 8 Goals for 2026-2030
Overview: A Bold Digital Roadmap for 2030 Zimbabwe has unveiled a comprehensive digital strategy aimed at rebooting its economy and narrowing the digital divide. The plan, spanning 2026 through 2030, identifies eight core digital priorities designed to modernize government services, accelerate private-sector growth, and expand internet access to underserved communities. At its heart lies the…
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Zimbabwe Sets 2030 Digital Plan to Transform Economy and Close Gaps
Zimbabwe has unveiled a bold national digital strategy aimed at accelerating economic transformation and narrowing development gaps by 2030. With eight targeted digital goals spanning 2026 to 2030, the plan places e-government, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G connectivity, and digital inclusion at the forefront of the country’s modernization agenda. As Zimbabwe seeks to improve public services,…
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Mobile Phone Revolutions Make Telecenters Even More Essential
Introduction: Why Telecentres Still Matter in a Mobile Era As smartphones reshape daily life across Africa, a common question arises: are Community Information Centres (CICs), or telecentres, obsolete in a mobile-first world? New research from Ghana provides a nuanced answer. With 55% mobile adoption and millions browsing the internet on handheld devices, one might assume…
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Telecentres in the Mobile Era: Why Ghana’s CICs Are Still Essential
The Complementarity Between Mobile Phones and CICs In an age where smartphones seem to outpace traditional public ICT facilities, new research from Ghana challenges the idea that Community Information Centres (CICs), or telecentres, are relics of a pre-mobile past. Instead, the study of 10 CICs in Ghana’s Upper East Region with 451 respondents reveals a…
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Mobile Phone Revolutions and the Renewed Case for Telecentres in Ghana
Introduction: A Counterintuitive Finding in Ghana’s Digital Landscape As mobile adoption climbs and internet access through phones becomes common, many observers wonder whether Community Information Centres (CICs), or telecentres, still matter. New research from Ghana’s Upper East Region reveals a more nuanced reality: mobile technology and telecentres aren’t enemies but partners in driving equitable development.…
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Hania Aamir Appointed UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan
Hania Aamir Appointed UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has designated actor and youth icon Hania Aamir as its National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan. The appointment marks a significant step in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment across the country,…