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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…

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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…

International Women's Day 2019

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???? Celebrate International Women’s Day with 2019 Miss.Africa Digital Seed Fund Application Drive !

International Women’s Day 2019 “Parallel to my advocacy on the philosophy of positive “tech disruption”, and how it has the ability to create a welcome change in our societies, if we regularly engage in doing something out of our comfort… Continue Reading…

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2019: Year of Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance I know it is the beginning of February, but it is never too late to say a “Happy New Year”.  Unapologetic, I am sending my new year’s message later than usual due to the extended time-off I took… Continue Reading…

2018 Seasons Greetings

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2018 Seasons Greetings & Year End Update???????? from DotConnectAfrica !

Once again the holiday season is here and it is my favorite time of the year where I like to pull my head together and make time for reflection in the year that just concluded. Therefore, I am very happy… Continue Reading…

Portugal Sophia Bekele Urges Opportunity Enhanced Trust at EurAfrican 2018 forum

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Portugal: Bekele Urges “Opportunity Enhanced Trust” at EurAfrican 2018 forum

Cascais Portugal, 10 July 2018 – Sophia Bekele Founder & CEO of DotConnectAfrica Group Joined other distinguished speakers at the one-day exclusive High-Level 2018 EurAfrican forum held under the High Patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo… Continue Reading…

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2018 Miss.Africa Digital Seed Fund Winners Announced

Port Louis, Mauritius, 17th July 2018 – The Pan-African trust program of DotConnectAfrica (DCA) today announces the winners of the 2018 Miss.Africa Digital Seed Funding for STEM Programs. Kumasi Hive from Ghana wins the 2018 5,000 USD Grand Prize while,… Continue Reading…

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Sophia Bekele on Big Data, TeenPreneurs, IoTs & Tech-Innovation at UN CSTD 2018, Geneva

tech-preneurship On May 15, 2018, Sophia Bekele Founder & CEO of DotConnectAfrica Group alongside other distinguished speakers sat in a high level panel at the twenty-first session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) that took place… Continue Reading…

Girls in ICT Day Miss.Africa celebrates the ITU #GirlsinICT Day

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Miss.Africa celebrates the ITU #GirlsinICT Day

Message From the Founder of Miss.Africa Every year the ICT Girls Day reminds us that empowering women and girls and achieving gender equality is crucial to creating inclusive, open and prosperous societies. Hence, ICT is a tool through which gender… Continue Reading…

International Women's Day

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Happy International Women’s Day

“Since my early high-tech startups, I have always aspired and set up programs to allow girls to participate in the digital economy. I figure if girls see other women in leadership positions, they will always have the courage to try.” – Sophia… Continue Reading…

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2017 Year In Review & A Welcome to 2018! Power Your Innovation

Continued from Welcome to 2018 message here 2017, a Year In Review at DotConnectAfrica 2017 is now ended, once again it is that precious opportunity to take a stock of and share everything that has transpired throughout this year. Truly… Continue Reading…

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Seasons Greetings from DotConnectAfrica!

seasons As the holiday seasons draws nearer,  I was to express my thanks and gratitude to all our friends, supporters and partners and wish you enjoy this time with your loved ones. On behalf of DotConnectAfrica and myself,  I send… Continue Reading…

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ITU: Meet the EQUALS in Tech Award finalists: the Miss.Africa Digital programme

Women in Tech Africa By ITU News Miss.Africa Digital, a Pan-African programme to promote digital skills for women across the continent, has been named as a finalist for the Equals in Tech Awards, which take place in Geneva, Switzerland next… Continue Reading…

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Happy Thanksgiving from DotConnectAfrica

Thanksgiving 2017 Once again, it’s the time of the year when we gather around the table with our families and pause to reflect that which we are thankful. As we prepare for Thanksgiving and the holidays that follow, we should… Continue Reading…

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Ireland: Bekele Cited the Notable work of DCA Academy for Lifelong Learning at UNESCO’s Third International Conference on Learning Cities

DCA Academy 29th September 2017, Ireland :   Sophia Bekele, Founder of the DCA Group, was among the invited speakers of  the International and August bodies of UNESCO’s Third International Conference on Learning Cities to address the importance of  Life… Continue Reading…

.Africa gTLD: DCA Trust Wins ICANN IRP Preliminary Injunction ZACR

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Update: DotConnectAfrica Trust wins landmark legal victory, as ICANN loses MSJ

DCA Trust legal victory Los Angeles, California, USA, September 13, 2017. DotConnectAfrica Trust (DCA Trust), the African based  promoter of the Yes2DotAfrica Campaign and principal applicant for the .Africa Internet new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Extension scored an important victory… Continue Reading…

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Barcelona: Special African Women Forum, Nairobi: IGF 2017, Mauritius: Miss.Africa Fund 2018

African Women Forum 2017 Sophia Bekele, Founder of DCA Group, was invited to attend and speak at the 28th Annual Session of the Crans Montana Forum that took place in Barcelona one of the key Mediterranean’s centers, from July 5… Continue Reading…

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Apply: Miss.Africa announces 2018 Seed Funding Tech Initiative for Africa women

July 24, 2017 – In a #SheAppsAfrica Pan-African campaign for year 2017/2018 the pioneering Miss.Africa Digital program is mobilizing the third Round of Miss.Africa Seed Funding, for Tech initiatives throughout Africa. Having seen high level of success in the past… Continue Reading…

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