The Staff

The Staff

Contributors, Connecting Africa


Latest from The Staff

Talk360 co-founders Hans Osnabrugge and Dean Hiine
Financial Inclusion
Talk360 spins out NjiaPay to facilitate e-commerce paymentsTalk360 spins out NjiaPay to facilitate e-commerce payments
byThe Staff
Dec 4, 2024
2 Min Read
Informa's Event Director James Williams speaking at the Africa Tech Festival
Digital Inclusion
ATF 2024: Tech innovators honored, record attendanceATF 2024: Tech innovators honored, record attendance
byThe Staff
Nov 19, 2024
2 Min Read

All from The Staff

Catherine Lückhoff speaking into a microphone at an event
Women in Tech
Women in Tech: 20fifty's Catherine Lückhoff on the power of diversity
Women in Tech: 20fifty's Catherine Lückhoff on the power of diversity
Oct 16, 2024
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12 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Jessica Hawkey, founder and MD of RedAcademy.
Women in Tech
Women in Tech: Spotlight on tech talent with RedAcademy's Jessica Hawkey
Women in Tech: Spotlight on tech talent with RedAcademy's Jessica Hawkey
Oct 4, 2024
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6 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Vodacom SA launches $14 cloud-based phone
Cloud Networking
Vodacom SA launches $14 cloud-based phone
Vodacom SA launches $14 cloud-based phone
Sep 18, 2024
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
SA financial services execs look to AI for real-time insights
AI
SA financial services execs look to AI for real-time insights
SA financial services execs look to AI for real-time insights
Sep 10, 2024
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4 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
GSMA's new director general Vivek Badrinath
Enterprise Networking
GSMA appoints Vivek Badrinath as new director general
GSMA appoints Vivek Badrinath as new director general
Sep 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Women in Tech: Spotlight on digital skills with Kreative Campus' Keitesi Aisha
Women in Tech
Women in Tech: Spotlight on digital skills with Kreative Campus' Keitesi Aisha
Women in Tech: Spotlight on digital skills with Kreative Campus' Keitesi Aisha
Sep 5, 2024
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6 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Standard Bank launches MVNO collaboration with MTN in SA
Partnerships
Standard Bank launches MVNO collaboration with MTN in SA
Standard Bank launches MVNO collaboration with MTN in SA
Jun 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Nigeria's ThriveAgric partners with Visa to expand into Kenya
Startups
Nigeria's ThriveAgric partners with Visa to expand into Kenya
Nigeria's ThriveAgric partners with Visa to expand into Kenya
Jun 11, 2024
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Innovation Hub
Orange Ventures, Digital Africa promise more funding for startups
Orange Ventures, Digital Africa promise more funding for startups
May 24, 2024
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2 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
5G Networks
Omdia View: February 2024
Omdia View: February 2024
Mar 18, 2024
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7 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Innovation Hub
African governments must be enablers of innovation
African governments must be enablers of innovation
Mar 14, 2024
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2 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Interview: Kyle Whitehill on Avanti Communications' digital inclusion mission
Sponsored Content
Interview: Kyle Whitehill on Avanti Communications' digital inclusion mission
Interview: Kyle Whitehill on Avanti Communications' digital inclusion mission
Mar 5, 2024
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3 Min View
byThe Staff, Contributors
GSMA, SA operators partner on API services to fight mobile fraud
Emerging Technology
GSMA, SA operators partner on API services to fight mobile fraud
GSMA, SA operators partner on API services to fight mobile fraud
Feb 26, 2024
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4 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Interview: Bayobab's Mohammed Aliyu on bridging Africa's digital gaps
Sponsored Content
Interview: Bayobab's Mohammed Aliyu on bridging Africa's digital gaps
Interview: Bayobab's Mohammed Aliyu on bridging Africa's digital gaps
Feb 15, 2024
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3 Min View
byThe Staff, Contributors
Interview: Orange's Brelotte Ba on digital inclusion
Sponsored Content
Interview: Orange's Brelotte Ba on digital inclusion
Interview: Orange's Brelotte Ba on digital inclusion
Feb 15, 2024
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6 Min View
byThe Staff, Contributors
MTN goes solar at SA head office
Innovation Hub
MTN goes solar at SA head office
MTN goes solar at SA head office
Feb 14, 2024
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Google study shows major AI interest from South Africans
AI
Google study shows major AI interest from South Africans
Google study shows major AI interest from South Africans
Jan 18, 2024
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Two hands holding smartphones making digital payments to each other
Fintech
Orange Mali, TerraPay join forces for cross-border payments
Orange Mali, TerraPay join forces for cross-border payments
Jan 8, 2024
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2 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Chipper Cash strengthens partnership with Visa
Partnerships
Chipper Cash strengthens partnership with Visa
Chipper Cash strengthens partnership with Visa
Nov 6, 2023
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Investment
Sparkle, Kush Investments sign virtual fiber deal for Equiano
Sparkle, Kush Investments sign virtual fiber deal for Equiano
Oct 11, 2023
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2 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
More African SMEs embracing digital payments – Mastercard
Fintech
More African SMEs embracing digital payments – Mastercard
More African SMEs embracing digital payments – Mastercard
Sep 26, 2023
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Omdia View: August 2023
5G Networks
Omdia View: August 2023
Omdia View: August 2023
Sep 22, 2023
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5 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Safaricom inks deal with Kenyan banks to fund sustainability agenda
Investment
Safaricom inks deal with Kenyan banks to fund sustainability agenda
Safaricom inks deal with Kenyan banks to fund sustainability agenda
Sep 4, 2023
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
MTN gives $53K to women-owned digital SMMEs
Women in Tech
MTN gives $53K to women-owned digital SMMEs
MTN gives $53K to women-owned digital SMMEs
Sep 1, 2023
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4 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Podcast: Blessing Abeng on digital skills for Africa's youth
Skills and Training
Podcast: Blessing Abeng on digital skills for Africa's youth
Podcast: Blessing Abeng on digital skills for Africa's youth
Aug 28, 2023
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25 Min Listen
byThe Staff, Contributors
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 10 – Financial inclusion reality check
Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 10 – Financial inclusion reality check
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 10 – Financial inclusion reality check
Aug 28, 2023
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41 Min Listen
byThe Staff, Contributors
Google launches AI accelerator for Africa
Innovation Hub
Google launches AI accelerator for Africa
Google launches AI accelerator for Africa
Aug 24, 2023
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
Innovation Hub
The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
Jul 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Fintechs Centi, Centbee to launch blockchain-based remittances for Africa
Fintech
Fintechs Centi, Centbee to launch blockchain-based remittances for Africa
Fintechs Centi, Centbee to launch blockchain-based remittances for Africa
Jun 1, 2023
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2 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Africa Data Centres, LINX partner for African digital growth
Data Centers
Africa Data Centres, LINX partner for African digital growth
Africa Data Centres, LINX partner for African digital growth
May 22, 2023
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem
Innovation Hub
Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem
Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem
Mar 22, 2023
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6 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
MTN, Microsoft trial 5G in cloud
Cloud Networking
MTN, Microsoft trial 5G in cloud
MTN, Microsoft trial 5G in cloud
Mar 20, 2023
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3 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Omdia View: February 2023
5G Networks
Omdia View: February 2023
Omdia View: February 2023
Mar 17, 2023
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4 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors

Latest News

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Fiber Networking
Liquid Intelligent Technologies extends Botswana fiber networkLiquid Intelligent Technologies extends Botswana fiber network
byPaula Gilbert
Dec 12, 2024
2 Min Read
Digital rendering of the expanded Rack Centre Lagos facility
Data Centers
TelCables Nigeria to launch PoP to boost West African connectivityTelCables Nigeria to launch PoP to boost West African connectivity
byPaula Gilbert
Dec 9, 2024
3 Min Read
Paratus workers laying fiber cables.
Fiber Networking
Paratus to establish fiber route linking Botswana, Zimbabwe and ZambiaParatus to establish fiber route linking Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia
byMatshepo Sehloho
Dec 6, 2024
2 Min Read
African map illuminating country borders
AI
Google puts forward policy blueprint for AI in AfricaGoogle puts forward policy blueprint for AI in Africa
byPaula Gilbert
Dec 5, 2024
4 Min Read
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Podcasts

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eCommerce
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Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 7 – The fintech formulaConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 7 – The fintech formula
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Digital Divide
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Financial Inclusion
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