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The state of funding for Africa's tech startups
The estimated value of startup funding in Africa during 2020 was $1.3 billion, plus about $1.12 billion worth of disclosed M&A, according to a new Briter Bridges report.

Hot startup of the month: Ghana's Sumundi
Sumundi, a Ghana-based startup, has developed an online and offline based retail management and point-of-sale platform for physical retailers.
Industry announcements
- Vodacom launches free app to fight gender-based violence in South Africa
Johannesburg, Thursday, November 26, 2020 - Nokia enables 5G services for Vodacom SA
Espoo, Finland, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - Orange's launches new African e-learning platform
Paris, Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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- Implement new connections at speed to keep pace with growing demand
- Maximizing E-band potential with dual band antennas
- Protecting operator revenues with proactive fraud prevention
- Advancing Toward a Connected World: The Role of Non-terrestrial Innovations
AfricaCom perspectives

AfricaCom Interview: Onica Makwakwa on closing the digital gender gap
The Alliance for Affordable Internet's head of Africa, Onica Makwakwa, shares her views on how to narrow the digital gender gap and the challenges keeping women offline on the continent.

AfricaCom Interview: Tunde Fafunwa on how the ACIP is fighting COVID-19
Tunde Fafunwa from the UN Economic Commission for Africa explains how the Africa Communication and Information Platform (ACIP) is helping Africa's battle against COVID-19.

AfricaCom Interview: Temidayo Oniosun on Africa's space and satellite industry
Space in Africa founder, Temidayo Oniosun, shares his views on the challenges and opportunities in the African space and satellite industry.
Partner perspectives
How mobile operators in Africa can address signalling threats and secure the network
By Katia Gonzalez, Head of Fraud and Security at BICSSD-WAN and satellite – how MNOs and telcos can enjoy the best of both worlds
By Ofer Asif, SVP BizDev, marketing and strategy at SpacecomHow digital banking can promote financial inclusion in Africa
By Riad Laqlach, CTO, WiseasyAfrica's banking industry is experiencing a revolution
By Wiseasy CTO Riad LaqlachAfrica's mobile operators need better roaming monetization for growth
By Damion Rose, product manager for Mobile Signaling and Roaming Solutions at BICSUpcoming events
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