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September 6, 2019
1. Africa’s digital boom is just getting started Africa is digitizing rapidly – but this trend has been hidden from the view of many global investors and executives. For example, Africa already has 122 million active users of mobile financial… Continue Reading…
August 23, 2019
1. Smart cities, IoT and low orbit satellites will revolutionize Africa’s business environment over the next 10 years (Gartner) Smart city frameworks, IOT and low earth orbit satellite systems – the technologies Gartner says will have a transformational impact on… Continue Reading…
August 9, 2019
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…
July 26, 2019
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…
July 12, 2019
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…
June 28, 2019
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…
June 15, 2019
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…
June 14, 2019
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…
May 31, 2019
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…
May 17, 2019
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…
May 3, 2019
1. The great reskill: Is Africa ready to train the future workforce of the 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… Continue Reading…
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