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We need the entire ecosystem to work, not just a single technology warns Bekele on tech adaption at the 2019 EurAfrican Forum

CASCAIS, Portugal – Aug. 21, 2019 – PRLog — Last month on July 4th, the by invitation-only EurAfrican Forum brought together international dignitaries to address issues of the relationship between Europe and Africa. It was held for the second consecutive… Continue Reading…

DCA Digital Digest: Africa aims to get more girls to embrace STEM

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DCA Digital Digest: Africa aims to get more girls to embrace STEM

1. Africa aims to get more girls to embrace STEM Education officials from selected Anglophone countries in Africa are meeting in the Rwandan capital Kigali to explore ways to get more girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and… Continue Reading…

DCA DIGITAL DIGEST: GII2019 REPORT: INNOVATION IS BLOSSOMING AROUND THE WORLD” DESPITE AN ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN

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DCA Digital Digest: GII2019 Report: Innovation is blossoming around the world” despite an economic slowdown

1. GII2019 Report: Innovation is blossoming around the world” despite an economic slowdown The Global Innovation Index 2019 released by the U.N. intellectual property agency, one of its co-sponsors, says “innovation is blossoming around the world” despite an economic slowdown,… Continue Reading…

DCA DIGITAL DIGEST: GIVING ONE MILLION AFRICANS A DIGITAL FUTURE

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DCA Digital Digest: Africa’s Booming Tech Hubs Are “Backbone of Tech Ecosystem” Having Grown 40% This Year

1. Africa’s Booming Tech Hubs Are “Backbone of Tech Ecosystem” Having Grown 40% This Year Africa’s technology ecosystems have experienced “incredible growth” as they have rapidly grown in recent years, with 618 active tech hubs providing “the backbone of Africa’s… Continue Reading…

DCA DIGITAL DIGEST: INFRASTRUCTURE, INVESTMENT, INNOVATION: HOW AFRICA IS ACCELERATING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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DCA Digital Digest: Infrastructure, investment, innovation: how Africa is accelerating digital transformation

1. Infrastructure, investment, innovation: how Africa is accelerating digital transformation In several African countries, the digital economy is becoming one of the main drivers of growth, accounting for more than 5 percent of the GDP. “Africa is seen as the… Continue Reading…

DCA Digital Digest: Net Neutrality is Finally Dead and there is Little to Expect

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DCA Digital Digest: Net Neutrality is Finally Dead and there is Little to Expect

1.Net Neutrality is Finally Dead and there is Little to Expect After months of delays, the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality finally took effect. But if you’re expecting broadband providers to suddenly feast on their customers and institute every now-legal… Continue Reading…

DCA DIGITAL DIGEST: THE QUANTUM COMPUTER PROGRAM IS COMING TO 16 AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES

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DCA Digital Digest: The Quantum computer program is coming to 16 African universities

1. The Quantum computer program is coming to 16 African universities including Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. IBM launched its Quantum computer program in Africa today, announcing a partnership with South Africa’s Wits University… Continue Reading…

DCA Digital Digest: The rise of African startup cities: Drivers and trends

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DCA Digital Digest: The rise of African startup cities: Drivers and trends

1. The rise of African startup cities: Drivers and trends The geographical focus of innovation and entrepreneurship is shifting and cities in the United States are no longer the predominant location for high-tech startups. Instead, they have spread globally and… Continue Reading…

DCA DIGITAL DIGEST: THE FIVE BIGGEST TRENDS IN FINTECH FOR 2020

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DCA Digital Digest: Fintech Technology Is A Potential Driver Of African Economies

1. Fintech Technology Is A Potential Driver Of African Economies African economic growth has in general been driven by public infrastructure investment and the expansion of services to a largely underserviced population. However, financial technology (FinTech) is increasingly receiving attention… Continue Reading…

DCA Digital Digest: The great reskill: Is Africa ready to train the future workforce of the World world?

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DCA Digital Digest: The great reskill: Is Africa ready to train the future workforce of the World world?

There is a revolution looming and the future for Africa’s workforce is one of two very different possibilities. This revolution could provide profitable opportunities for early-adopter entrepreneurs who join the collaborative effort to change the world’s current labour force into… Continue Reading…

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Celebrating ITU Girls in ICT Day, Miss.Africa Digital Ambassadors speak

April 25, 2019 – “Historically African women have been the pillar of strength throughout Africa and the Diaspora. Without examining the contributions made by African women throughout the ages, the full story of the African experience and struggle cannot be… Continue Reading…

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