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Nomanini Raises $4m for Fintech Expansion

Connecting Africa News
8/29/2019

The fintech company that targets the informal retail ecosystem in Africa has raised $4 million through a funding round led by Standard Bank.

Airtel Africa Boasts 100M+ Customers

Industry Announcements
8/28/2019

Airtel Africa says it has more than 100 million customers across its 14 markets.

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Safaricom Contributed $5.8B to Kenya's Economy

Paula Gilbert
8/23/2019

According to Safaricom's 2019 Sustainable Business Report, the value to Kenyan society created by Safaricom hit KES 601 billion – US$5.8 billion at current exchange rates – in the most recent full financial year.

Highlights from West Africa Com 2019

Slideshows
8/21/2019

Take a look at the highlights from West Africa Com which took place from July 10–11, 2019, in Dakar, Senegal.

Vodacom Mobile Tech Empowering SA Women Farmers

Paula Gilbert
8/21/2019

A digital literacy program from the Vodacom Foundation, UN Women and South African Women in Farming is empowering female farmers through the use of mobile technology.

MTN Group Adds 7.7M Customers in H1

Paula Gilbert
8/8/2019

Despite tough trading conditions, MTN added 7.7 million group subscribers and grew service revenues almost 10% in the first half of the financial year.

Mobile Money Takes Off in South Sudan

Paula Gilbert
8/7/2019

South Sudan's digital inclusion aspirations are being boosted by the rollout of mobile money services in the country.

MTN Ghana Sees Huge Earnings Jump

Paula Gilbert
8/6/2019

MTN's Ghanaian operation grew its earnings for the six months to the end of June by more than 50%.

Mobile Operator Quartet Dominate African Market

Paula Gilbert
8/2/2019

One in ten Africans is an Orange customer, says the French giant -- that makes it one of the top four mobile operators on the continent by subscriber numbers, with MTN, Airtel and Vodacom the other big hitters.

Connecting Africa's Editor on Key Market Trends

Connecting Africa Video
8/2/2019

Connecting Africa editor Paula Gilbert discusses the key trends in Africa's ICT sector, including the fourth industrial revolution and digital inclusion.

Data Must Fall?

Flash Poll
8/2/2019

What do you think about African mobile data prices?

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VC investment into South African ICT startups rises

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Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 4 – Africa's future as a tech talent powerhouse

In this episode, Utiva CEO Eyitayo Ogunmola returns to the podcast to talk about Africa's opportunity to become a tech talent powerhouse. The discussion covers upskilling African talent for the global job market and how outsourcing local tech professionals can provide opportunities for the youth, with a focus on growing female talent.

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Nollie Maoto, First Rand Group's compliance chief data and analytics officer and Africa Tech Festival Leadership Council member, reflects on the importance of networking for career growth especially for African women in data analytics.

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Leadership Lessons: The importance of mentorship for career growth

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Nollie Maoto, First Rand Group's compliance chief data and analytics officer and Africa Tech Festival Leadership Council member, reflects on the importance of mentorship for career growth for African women in data analytics.

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