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MTN Vows to Connect the Unconnected With Facebook-Inspired TIP Tech
Wei Shi   10/18/2018   Post a comment
By banking on initiatives from the Facebook-backed Telcom Infra Project (TIP) to disaggregate cellular networks, MTN and other operators are recruiting startup vendors to help deliver data connections to the under-served.
Senegal's Fintech Startup Sudpay Is Playing the Taxman
Wei Shi   9/25/2018   1 comment
Sudpay will help the local tax authorities track and collect taxes to finance local public services, in exchange for a commission.
Fintech Startup Yoco Turns Smartphones Into POS Terminals
Wei Shi   9/10/2018   Post a comment
The South African fintech startup's solution enables 20,000 merchants to receive card payments.
Cash for Data: Fintech Startup Playing a Long Game
Wei Shi   8/27/2018   Post a comment
Nigeria's Thank U Cash has a different approach for its loyalty program.
Alibaba Founder Launches $10M African Entrepreneur Fund
Ray Le Maistre   8/14/2018   Post a comment
Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, has launched the Netpreneur Prize, which will allocate US$10 million to African entrepreneurs in the coming years.
Smart Cities, 5G & IoT Take Center Stage at AfricaCom 2018
Amy Turner   7/20/2018   1 comment
Africa's digerati are set to converge on the annual AfricaCom event in Cape Town once again to figure out the continent's connected future, analyse the potential of 5G, identify how IoT and smart cities could play a role in Africa's digital development… and much more.
Google to Open AI Lab in Ghana
Ray Le Maistre   6/15/2018   1 comment
Google says it will open a facility dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) research and its applications in Accra, Ghana, later this year.
Digital Payments Specialist Cellulant Raises $47.5M
Ray Le Maistre   5/15/2018   1 comment
The digital payment specialist's C round of investment was led by The Rise Fund.
Africa's Talking Raises $8.6M From IFC & Others
Ray Le Maistre   4/27/2018   Post a comment
Distributor of mobile communication and payment APIs to developers raises significant funding from the World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC), Orange Digital Ventures and Social Capital.
MFS Africa Raises $4.5M Series B Round
Ray Le Maistre   4/18/2018   Post a comment
Fintech startup is the first African fintech company to attract investment from a Chinese venture capital firm.
Rain Readies for a Mobile Data Launch
Ray Le Maistre   3/14/2018   Post a comment
South Africa's mobile data challenger Rain is preparing to launch its 4G services with a focus on making things simple for customers, notes the operator's CIO.
Liquid Telecom Partners Zambian Startup Hub
Iain Morris   12/15/2017   Post a comment
The operator will provide Internet connectivity and cloud services to technology players in Zambia.
Tunisie Telecom to Test Cryptocurrency for Mobile Finance
Ray Le Maistre   12/12/2017   1 comment
Tunisian operator is engaging with cryptocurrency startup Telcoin to check out a new way to offer mobile remittance services.
Automation Anxiety Grips Africa
Iain Morris   11/9/2017   Post a comment
Automation in the workplace is a worrying prospect in a region with an acute skills shortage.
Liquid Strikes Microsoft Deal, Targets Cloud Dominance in Africa
Iain Morris   11/8/2017   Post a comment
The African fiber operator has just signed a new deal with Microsoft and has grand ambitions in Africa's cloud services market.
Sowing the Seeds for AgriTech Growth
Stacey Knott   9/22/2017   Post a comment
Young tech-savvy entrepreneurs are working hard to bring digital tools to Africa's enormous and important agriculture sector.
The Developer Economy & How to Increase Customer Retention: Nigeria Com Interview With MTN Nigeria's Adedamola Ibironke
Rachael McKie   9/18/2017   Post a comment
Adedamola Ibironke, solution development manager at MTN Nigeria, talks about the trend of content co-creation in digital markets, as well as the role of partnerships.
Safaricom Spark Fund Backs AgriTech Startup
Ray Le Maistre   9/12/2017   Post a comment
The Safaricom Spark Fund has announced its sixth investment, with AgriTech startup iProcure gaining the funding.
Bitcoin Specialist BitPesa Hits $10M in Funding
Ray Le Maistre   8/31/2017   Post a comment
Attracts follow-up Series A funding of more than $4 million as its cryptocurrency-based payment processing model gains traction in Africa.
AfricaCom and Microsoft Launch New Technology Arena to Develop the Blueprint for Africa 4.0
Amy Turner   8/29/2017   Post a comment
Microsoft is the lead sponsor of AfricaCom's new Technology Arena, which will open its doors for the first time on November 7 at the CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre).
The Tech Trailblazers: Women in Tech and Mapping Africa’s Road to the 4th Industrial Revolution
Amy Turner   8/18/2017   Post a comment
Check out what happened in Connecting Africa's latest Twitter discussion.
Blockchain and Africa's Future: Connecting Africa Interview with Digital Week Speaker Lorien Gamaroff
Rachael McKie   8/14/2017   Post a comment
Bankymoon CEO Lorien Gamaroff explains why he believes blockchain technology and the use of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin will have a major impact on the future of the financial services industry.
Silvertree Plans $10M Investment in Digital Startups in Coming Year
Ray Le Maistre   8/8/2017   Post a comment
Cape Town-based Silvertree Internet Holdings intends to invest $10 million into new and existing digital portfolio companies during the next 12 months and names a new chairman.
Latest TIP Product? A Basestation That Looks Good for Africa
Iain Morris   6/23/2017   Post a comment
The latest innovation from Facebook's TIP is a low-cost basestation aimed at small communities that have been left off the cellular map.
Expanding Ecosystem Partnerships: An Interview with Africa Open Innovation's Mactar Sy
Amy Turner   6/21/2017   Post a comment
West Africa Com talks to Mactar Sy, the CEO of Africa Open Innovation, who will be speaking at the upcoming event in Dakar, Senegal.
Orange Launches €50M Fund for Startups Focused on Africa
Ray Le Maistre   6/19/2017   Post a comment
Orange Digital Ventures has developed a new €50 million investment initiative devoted to investing in startups focused on dealing with modern challenges in Africa.
Siemens Joins African Tech Startup Program
Ray Le Maistre   5/4/2017   Post a comment
German industrial giant is joining the Make IT Alliance to promote startups and technology companies across the African continent.
Tech Tackling Malaria – #WorldMalariaDay
Amy Turner   4/25/2017   Post a comment
On World Malaria Day, Connecting Africa looks at how telecom tech is helping to combat the terrible threat presented by mosquitos.
Inspiring Tech Entrepreneurship in Africa
Amy Turner   4/11/2017   Post a comment
Bisila Bokoko and Deshun Deysel offer advice and experience to prospective tech startups in Africa.
Tackling the Innovation Summit with Deshun Deysel
Amy Turner   4/3/2017   Post a comment
Mountaineer, entrepreneur and educator Deshun Deysel shared her experience and thoughts on inspiration, innovation and development.
Joburg In Line to Host OpenLab
Ray Le Maistre   3/28/2017   Post a comment
Telecoms technology giant Huawei is setting up an OpenLab in Cape Town to foster industry collaboration.
Public and Private Collaboration Spearheading ICT Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Amy Turner   3/14/2017   1 comment
There's plenty of cause for optimism in Africa's Tech and telecom sectors.
Orange FOMO Shows Famoco the Dough
Tim Skinner   2/21/2017   Post a comment
(FOMO = Fear of Missing Out)
Optimism Grows Around African Startup Scene – Report
Tim Skinner   2/8/2017   Post a comment
Six African startups highlighted in new report illustrating the power of combining people, money and technology.
London Calling for South African IoT Startup Expansion
Tim Skinner   2/6/2017   Post a comment
IoT.nxt says London is next after successful first year.
On the African Horizon — The Biggest Tech and Telco Trends for 2017
Amy Turner   1/11/2017   Post a comment
How is 2017 shaping up for the tech and telco companies in Africa? Here's a guide to some of the major trends for the coming 12 months.
Tech Investment in the Silicon Cape: AfricaCom Interview with Wesgro's Tim Harris
Amy Turner   1/5/2017   Post a comment
AfricaCom TV met with Wesgro CEO Tim Harris to talk about tech hubs.
Orange Targets Long-Term Growth in Africa
Ray Le Maistre   1/4/2017   2 comments
Orange senior exec pinpoints immediate and long-term growth opportunities in Africa, with digital services at the heart of the operator's strategy.
Radio Technology and Connecting the Last Mile - AfricaCom Interview with Vanu's CEO Dr Vanu Bose
Amy Turner   11/17/2016   Post a comment
At AfricaCom 2016, Vanu Inc.'s founder and CEO, who participated in the Visions for Africa keynote panel session that tackled the barriers to connectivity in Africa, talks to Connecting Africa's Amy Turner.
Can Social Media Be a Powerful Tool for Africa's Digital Architects?
Ray Le Maistre   11/14/2016   Post a comment
Mich Atagana, head of communications and public affairs at Google South Africa, says social media can be a powerful tool for Africa's business community but some best practices need to be learned first.
Welcome to Connecting Africa
Ray Le Maistre   11/9/2016   4 comments
Africa's digital communications, services and entertainment market deserves an A-grade online community, and now it's got one.
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