Despite significant strides in the telecom industry, which have been made in terms of technology and reach, the spread of network connection in rural areas around the world, remain the last frontier for the telecom…
2019 Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and…
At AfricaCom, the largest technology trade show in Africa, held in Cape Town on 12-14 November, Orange has unveiled the names of the three winners of the international competition. First prize: Chaque souffle compte (Every…
Regional Alliance for Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nestlé and its regional partners have joined forces to launch the Regional Alliance for Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa to promote employability for young people.The alliance, which will focus on creating and implementing employability programmes, mentorship and training…
Merck to establish its Sustainability Centre at District…
Merck KGaA Germany announced the establishment of its Sustainability Centre in District 2020, Dubai. With a special focus on countries of the Global South, the centre comprises diverse programs that address and accelerate solutions for…
i5 Innovation Hub to develop and protect African…
By Fraser Mitchell With the i5 Innovation Hub, Africa University seeks to develop and protect African Intellectual Property • Estimates of the damage done to the African economy through lack of Intellectual Property (IP) protection…
Chatbots de legaltech en español
El chatbot es el concepto que ha adquirido una nueva dimensión en el mundo legaltech. Los chatbot o asistentes virtuales no son el desarrollo más puntero en el ámbito de la inteligencia artificial (pues ya…
Top 12 Ventures for its 2019 Series-A Venture…
VC4A is proud to announce the 12 ventures (11 Series A and 1 Seed+) for its 2019 Venture Showcase. These companies represent the best investment opportunities on the continent. They have been vetted by 40…
Siemens Invests in Young African Innovators
Siemens extends its Eskom Expo partnership to schools in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia, refurbishing and restocking Sekondi College computer lab as part of Siemens localization programme. • Siemens (www.Siemens.com) is committed to supporting…
Support of business startups in new “Vodacom Digital…
“Vodacom Digital Accelerator”, launched by telecommunication company Vodacom Tanzania Plc and Smart Lab, is a program that intends to help early-stage and growth-stage technology startups become profitable and revenue generating businesses. The new program which…
Photography has now become a key indicator for…
Following the social media boom, the art of photography now plays an increasingly important role in the lives of the young. In this respect, smartphones, with their cutting-edge tech, have become a fully-fledged photography tool,…
Women are key to the future of the…
While looking into expanding its presence in South Africa, Paxful is hoping to nurture as much female talent as possible • Plans Africa-wide recruitment drive with a focus on women; The global bitcoin marketplace also…
The dawn of digitalization and its impact on…
Siemens launches report on Dawn of Digitalization and its Impact on Africa • The continent needs a digitalization strategy to compete in the global economy African countries must act quickly and decisively to become leaders…
10th Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum
Mauritius will host the 10th anniversary edition of the Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) at the Intercontinental Hotel, Balaclava, from 20-22 August 2019, which is being organised by the Internet Society and African IXP…
6th edition of Africa Early Stage Investor Summit…
VC4A and ABAN are pleased to announce the 6th edition of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2019). The Summit will take place from 13-15 November at Workshop17 at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town,…
Multi-million Euro funding commitment to invest in German-African…
The Germany Africa Business Forum e.V. ("GABF"), whose goal is to strengthen investment ties between Germany and Africa, announced it has, in collaboration with private partners from the energy industry, launched a multi-million Euro funding…