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East Africa Com 2022: AfCFTA's value for tech

Connecting Africa Video
6/23/2022

A panel discussion at East Africa Com 2022 about what value the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) holds and what opportunities East African tech and telecoms companies can expect.

ATF 2021: Fintech futures and redefining banking

Connecting Africa Video
12/30/2021

During a panel discussion at 2021 Africa Tech Festival experts spoke about Africa's fintech future and how financial institutions and fintech startups can reframe competition as collaboration to redefine banking.

ATF 2021: New models for African telecoms

Connecting Africa Video
12/23/2021

During a panel discussion at the 2021 Africa Tech Festival, experts spoke about how African telecoms operators are diversifying and finding new models for success.

ATF 2021: The rise of African super apps

Connecting Africa Video
12/15/2021

This panel discussion at Africa Tech Festival 2021 covers the rise in popularity of super apps in Africa with representatives from Safaricom, Gozem and Vodacom.

ATF 2021: Ethiopia's telecom market liberalization

Connecting Africa Video
12/9/2021

During a fireside chat at Africa Tech Festival 2021, we got a status update on Ethiopia's telecoms liberalization process from Brook Taye, senior advisor to the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance.

Interview: Orange's Elisabeth Medou Badang on digital inclusion

Connecting Africa Video
6/25/2021

Senior VP for Orange Middle East and Africa, Elisabeth Medou Badang, sat down with Paula Gilbert to discuss digital inclusion in Africa and the telco's recent investment in Moroccan health-tech company DabaDoc.

Interview: Nir Kshetri on cybersecurity in Africa

Connecting Africa Video
6/8/2021

Ahead of North Africa Com 2021 Emily Parrett sat down with Professor Nir Kshetri to discuss increased cybersecurity risks amid digital transformation in emerging economies.

East Africa Com 2021: Smartphone and data affordability

Connecting Africa Video
5/31/2021

A panel discussion at East Africa Com 2021 about smartphone and data affordability as a key connectivity driver for East Africa.

East Africa Com 2021: Ethiopia deep dive

Connecting Africa Video
5/21/2021

A fireside chat at East Africa Com 2021 revealed some key details about Ethiopia's telecoms liberalization and the issuing of two new licenses in the country.

East Africa Com 2021: Beyond the 4IR buzz

Connecting Africa Video
5/21/2021

A panel discussion at East Africa Com 2021 about what kind of value the fourth industrial revolution is bringing East Africa and what more can be done.

Podcast – The Divide: Upstream's Kostas Kastanis on offering 'free' Internet in Africa

Connecting Africa Video
3/11/2021

This week, Kostas Kastanis, deputy CEO of Upstream, joins the show to discuss the digital divide in Africa and Upstream's ad-supported service Zero-D, which enables free Internet access for millions of mobile users in emerging markets.

Interview: Dr Fang Liangzhou on Huawei's Green ICT initiatives

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1/11/2021

Dr Fang Liangzhou, Huawei's CMO of Digital Power told Africa Tech Festival about Huawei's Green ICT initiatives in Africa.

Africa Tech Festival 2020: Beyond M-Pesa

Connecting Africa Video
12/31/2020

During a fireside chat at the 2020 Africa Tech Festival, experts spoke about Africa's payment ecosystem and moving beyond M-Pesa to payments as a frictionless mobile infrastructure.

Africa Tech Festival 2020: COVID-19's impact on African fintech

Connecting Africa Video
12/17/2020

A panel discussion at the 2020 Africa Tech Festival about how COVID-19 has triggered deep digital change in African fintech .

Interview: Emmanuel Lubanzadio on Twitter's partnerships in Africa

Connecting Africa Video
12/8/2020

During the 2020 Africa Tech Festival Twitter's head of public policy for sub-Saharan Africa, Emmanuel Lubanzadio, shared how Twitter is collaborating and partnering in Africa to tackle issues surrounding COVID-19.

Interview: Jimmy Nguyen on Bitcoin and blockchain in Africa

Connecting Africa Video
11/6/2020

Bitcoin Association founding president Jimmy Nguyen speaks to Emily Parrett about Bitcoin and blockchain technology and the potential benefits of these technologies for Africa.

Podcast: Infinera's Tim Doiron on TIP, open networking and how vendors adapt

Connecting Africa Video
11/2/2020

Infinera's Tim Doiron discusses open networking and Infinera's role in a recent Telecom Infra Project deployment.

West Africa Com 2020: EduTech in focus

Connecting Africa Video
10/6/2020

The CEOs of CyberSmart Africa and Africa Web Services discuss EduTech in West Africa

US-Africa Tech Challenge to take place in 2021

Connecting Africa Video
10/1/2020

David Bray, inaugural director of the GeoTech Center at The Atlantic Council, spoke at East Africa Com, giving more details about the US-Africa Tech Challenge.

Ericsson, 5G & Africa: The AfricaCom Interview

Sponsored Video
11/26/2019

At the recent AfricaCom event in Cape Town we spoke to Chafic Traboulsi, head of networks for Ericsson, Middle East and Africa, about the challenges and opportunities associated with the rollout of 5G across the African continent.

AfricaCom 2019: Key Takeaways From the Week

Connecting Africa Video
11/18/2019

Connecting Africa Editor Paula Gilbert and Telecoms.com Deputy Editor Jamie Davies provide insights into the final day of AfricaCom 2019 and a summary of the conference in general, including how Africa is embracing the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution' and the rise of smart feature phones in Africa.

AfricaCom 2019 Day 2: Key Takeaways

Connecting Africa Video
11/14/2019

Connecting Africa Editor Paula Gilbert chats about key topics from day two at AfricaCom 2019, including 4G vs. 5G, Liquid Telecom's new fiber link between East and West Africa, and the rise of the super-app.

AfricaCom 2019 Day 1: Key Takeaways

Connecting Africa Video
11/13/2019

Connecting Africa Editor Paula Gilbert and Telecoms.com Deputy Editor Jamie Davies provide their insights into topics such as spectrum availability and digital inclusion from the first day of AfricaCom 2019.

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.

Avanti talks about satellite's roll in Connecting Africa at AfricaCom 2018

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11/28/2018

Avanti Country Manager and Sales Director for Southern Africa, Brenden Pronk, discusses the latest development at Avanti and calls for the telecoms industry to work together to create a truly connected continent.

Parallel Wireless 2G/3G/4G/5G Open Network solution connects 12 countries in Africa

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11/28/2018

Parallel Wireless's Christoph Fitih shared how the company's 2G/3G/4G/5G software-enabled Open Network solution is helping telcos in Africa deploy new coverage throughout the continent at much lower cost and on an accelerated timeline.

A world made possible by the promise of the pervasive network

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2/13/2018

This new video will inspire companies to reimagine their business for success in a world where connectivity is more than a commodity. Sponsored Video

The Role of Mobile in Expanding the Digital Economy: AfricaCom TV Interview with MTN's Herman Singh

Connecting Africa Video
12/6/2017

AfricaCom TV caught up with Herman Singh, MTN's Group Chief Digital Officer, during the 20th anniversary event. Singh discussed the role of mobile as a platform for expanding the African digital economy and mapping Africa's journey through the 4th Industrial Revolution.

The Future of African Broadcasting: AfricaCom TV Interview with John Momoh, Channels Media

Connecting Africa Video
12/4/2017

What are the hallmarks of a successful African broadcaster, how can the industry remain sustainable in the long term and what does the future hold for African media? AfricaCom TV sat down with CEO and Chairman of Channels Media Group, John Momoh.

Kontron on SDN in developing markets

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11/22/2017

SPONSORED VIDEO: Kontron’s Luc-Yves Pagal Vinette discusses software-defined networking (SDN) in developing markets and how Kontron is facilitating a fast transformation to SDN/NFV for service providers in Africa.

Digital Africa, the Impact of Mobile, and Regulatory Issues: An AfricaCom Panel Debate

Connecting Africa Video
10/25/2017

A top class panel of industry specialists gathered at the 20th anniversary launch of AfricaCom in July to discuss the impact of mobile connectivity and digital services on the the personal and business lives of Africans.

AfricaCom: The 20th Anniversary

Connecting Africa Video
9/14/2017

THE PLACE TO SHAPE AFRICA'S DIGITAL FUTURE. Anyone who's anyone in African telecoms and technology will be at AfricaCom 2017, 7-9 November, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa. You should be too. Three days of thought-provoking content and amazing tech. It's the place to get deals done.

Upskilling with Uber: Loic Amado, General Manager East Africa

Connecting Africa Video
9/13/2017

East Africa Com was proud to welcome Uber's General Manager for East Africa, Loic Amado. We caught up with Loic to chat about how Uber is upskilling their driver-partners, how to successfully launch in Africa and the transformational impact of digital communications.

Digital Transformation and the Evolution of AfricaCom: Connecting Africa’s Tom Cuthell

Connecting Africa Video
9/12/2017

Connecting Africa’s Portfolio Director talks to us about aligning AfricaCom with Africa's path towards the 4th Industrial Revolution, the LeadersIn Africa Summit and what else visitors can expect from the 20th anniversary event.

Free Wifi and Empowering Africa’s Populace: Moja Wifi’s Segeni Nge’the

Connecting Africa Video
9/8/2017

Segeni Nge'the, Director of Moja Wifi, joined East Africa Com as a speaker and panelist at the 2017 event. In this in-depth interview, we discussed driving digital inclusion, the Kenyan mobile money revolution and the potential for a 'Facebank.'

The Internet as an African Business Enabler: Google's Luke McKend at the AfricaCom Launch

Connecting Africa Video
9/6/2017

For Google South Africa's Country Director, driving access to the Internet for emerging African businesses is vital to the continent's economic growth. We caught up with Luke McKend at the AfricaCom 2017 launch to discuss growing connectivity in Africa, providing relevant local continent and how remarkable the AfricaCom attendee audience is.

A Partner in a Connected World: Safaricom Wholesale at East Africa Com

Connecting Africa Video
9/5/2017

At East Africa Com, Head of Wholesale and Roaming at Safaricom Wholesale, Wangeci Kanjama, discusses ecosystem partnerships and the operator's mission.

Getting African Digital Transformation Kick-Started: Nokia's Jan Liebenberg at the AfricaCom 2017 Launch

Connecting Africa Video
9/4/2017

At the recent launch of AfricaCom 2017 in Johannesburg, Connecting Africa caught up with Nokia South Africa's Director to chat about AfricaCom and digital transformation.

Live Stream from AfricaCom 2016

Connecting Africa Video
11/16/2016

AfricaCom is the largest and most influential Africa-focused tech event in the world – the meeting place for those driving Africa’s digital transformation. The event is now a week-long festival of thought-provoking content, immersive satellite events, and unique networking experiences. Join us for live streaming of speakers at Africa Com! The live stream will start at 9:00 am Cape Town/2:00 am New York.

AHUB powered by Ericsson | AfricaCom News - Episode 2

Connecting Africa Video
11/6/2016

In this AHUB episode of AfricaCom TV, we showcase the startups that are actively shaping the African tech landscape.

AfricaCom 2016 - Economic development and social empowerment through digital connectivity

Connecting Africa Video
11/5/2016

The bigger, better, bolder AfricaCom is here: AfricaCom has now evolved into a week-long festival of tech, telco and digital events.

WIOCC's CEO on Africa's Traffic Growth & Somalia's Digital Transformation

Connecting Africa Video
11/4/2016

Chris Wood, CEO of wholesale network operator WIOCC, talks about the network capacity drivers in Africa and the digital transformation underway in Somalia.

"Smart cities in Africa are inevitable" - Full interview with Nigel Bruin, Huawei

Connecting Africa Video
11/2/2016

Huawei Principal Consultant Nigel Bruin talks about how National Broadband Networks are going to be the major linchpin for connectivity development on the African continent, providing high-quality access to key cloud and IoT services.

Black Coffee, Freshlyground & Mi Casa - The AFEST

Connecting Africa Video
10/19/2016

In this episode of AfricaCom TV, the home of all things African tech and telco, we take a look at the AfricaCom's newest feature - The AFEST.

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