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Women in Tech: 20fifty's Catherine Lückhoff on the power of diversity

Catherine Lückhoff, co-founder and CEO of 20fifty, spoke to Connecting Africa as part of a Women in Tech series about her career, the challenges she has faced and how she overcame them, and her advice to other women pursuing a career in technology.

Jessica Hawkey, founder and MD of RedAcademy.
Women in TechWomen in Tech: Spotlight on tech talent with RedAcademy's Jessica Hawkey

RedAcademy's founder and MD Jessica Hawkey spoke to Connecting Africa, as part of a Women in Tech series, about how digital skills development programs are growing Africa's tech talent pipeline while creating jobs for the youth.

Women in Tech: Spotlight on digital skills with Kreative Campus' Keitesi Aisha
Women in TechWomen in Tech: Spotlight on digital skills with Kreative Campus' Keitesi Aisha

Kreative Campus' operations and finance lead, Keitesi Aisha, talks to Connecting Africa as part of our Women in Tech series about how skills development can make Africa's tech ecosystem more inclusive.

Uber Country Manager for Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire Marjorie Saint-Lot. (Source: Africa Tech Festival).
Digital InclusionUber's Marjorie Saint-Lot on inclusion and sustainability in Africa

Uber's Country Manager for Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Marjorie Saint-Lot, shares how the ride-hailing company is approaching public-private partnerships, environmentally friendly initiatives and gender inclusion in Africa.

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Starlink's entry into Zimbabwe lowers Internet tariffs

Satellite Internet service Starlink's launch in Zimbabwe in September has already made a mark on pricing of Internet services in country, with consumers taking up the lower-cost service and competitors adjusting their pricing models in response.

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ConnectivityStarlink to expand Internet access in Niger

Niger's ruling military Junta has struck a deal with SpaceX's satellite Internet service, Starlink, to expand coverage in the poorly connected country.

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ConnectivityStarlink suspends Nigerian tariff hike

SpaceX's satellite Internet service, Starlink, has put on hold an announced price hike in Nigeria that would double its base subscription tariffs.

South African DCDT Minister Solly Malatsi.
RegulationSouth Africa could amend law blocking Starlink entry

South Africa's minister of communications and digital technologies wants to change a law that requires global communications companies to be 30% owned by historically disadvantaged groups if they want to operate in the country, opening the door for Starlink.