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posted in February 2023

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Internet Solutions, Q-KON Africa launch satellite broadband for Mozambique

Connecting Africa News
2/27/2023

Dimension Data subsidiary, Internet Solutions, is partnering with Q-KON Africa to bring OneWeb LEO satellite service to the Mozambican market, to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.

SA's Blue Label Telecoms seeks control of Cell C

Paula Gilbert
2/23/2023

South Africa's Blue Label Telecoms is looking to take over control of mobile operator, Cell C, which it owns almost 50% of already.

Bolt to invest $530M in Africa

Matshepo Sehloho
2/21/2023

Ride-sharing platform Bolt has announced that it will be investing €500 million (US$530 million) in its operations on the African continent over the next two years.

Survey: Opportunities for Women in Tech

Africa Tech Perspectives
2/15/2023

Take our new survey for women across Asia, Europe and Africa looking at the biggest challenges and opportunities for women-led enterprises and trends in tech careers for women.

2Africa reaches the shores of Madagascar

Paula Gilbert
2/15/2023

The 2Africa subsea cable system has made another step forward, this time landing in the island nation of Madagascar as it works its way up Africa's East Coast.

Innovative tech contributes to fatality-free mines

Matshepo Sehloho
2/15/2023

Industry experts spoke about the role technology plays in reducing fatalities in the mining industry as part of a panel discussion in Johannesburg, hosted by Spanish technology company Torsa.

Axian Group launches investment unit to fund African tech startups

Connecting Africa News
2/14/2023

Madagascar-based Axian Group has announced a new investment arm, Axian Investment, aimed at funding Africa's fledgling technology startups.

How AI can accelerate sustainability in 2023

Paula Gilbert
2/9/2023

IBM South Africa's GM Ria Pinto speaks to Connecting Africa about how artificial intelligence can help African companies accelerate their sustainability efforts.

Cameroon puts brakes on e-hailing platform Yango

Matshepo Sehloho
2/9/2023

Cameroon has suspended Russian ride-hailing app Yango for allegedly failing to comply with the country's transport regulations.

2Africa subsea cable makes final SA landing

Paula Gilbert
2/8/2023

The 2Africa subsea cable system has made its fourth and final landing in South Africa, this time in Amanzimtoti near Durban in KwaZulu-Natal and installed by WIOCC.

Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 4 – Agri-fintech, from kibbutz to Kenya

Paula Gilbert
2/2/2023

The Connecting Africa Podcast team speak to Israeli-Kenyan startup Avenews' co-founder and CEO, Shalom Ben-Or, about his fintech super app that has been built specifically for Africa's agriculture industry.

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Ivorian fintech takes Ecobank Challenge top prize

Pan-African banking group Ecobank has announced Côte d'Ivoire's Daba Finance as the winner of its flagship Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024, walking away with the US$50,000 grand prize.

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Elon Musk hosts African leaders while Starlink faces challenges in Kenya

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite Internet service is making waves across Africa, while it navigates competitive dynamics with local telecom companies. He recently engaged with various African leaders.

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Women 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.

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Women 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.

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Uber'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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US-Kenya tech exchange aims to bridge digital gap, boost STEM education

By Eden Harris

Connecting Africa Correspondent Eden Harris investigates the USAID Edtech Africa initiative which aims to enhance tech education in Kenya and the US and teach the skills needed to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the digital age.