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Starlink beams into Zimbabwean market
SpaceX's satellite Internet service, Starlink, has launched in Zimbabwe.
Google to open AI hub in Zambia, Malawi plans Smart Village Initiative
Tech giant Google is partnering with Zambia's government to set up an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at the University of Zambia. At the same time, Malawi's government has announced plans to launch a Smart Village Initiative in partnership with Huawei.
Sierra Leone signs $50M SMART Project deal with China
To help fund the SMART Sierra Leone Project, Sierra Leone's government has signed a US$50 million agreement with China National Technical Import & Export Corporation.
Mauritius offers free mobile Internet to youth
The Mauritian government has introduced a new program offering free mobile Internet to citizens aged 18 to 25.
ISPA calls for 'light-touch' regulation for South African MVNOs
South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) believes that mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) would benefit from appropriate, light-touch regulation to support competition in the local mobile data market.
Nigeria sets final SIM registration deadline
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that September 14, 2024, will be the final deadline for all mobile users to register their SIM cards.
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tyms
Connecting Africa's hot startup of the month is Nigeria's Tyms, which has built an artificial-intelligence-powered finance and accounting automation software system for CFOs, accountants, bookkeepers and business owners.
Botswana, Ghana get Starlink
SpaceX's satellite Internet service, Starlink, has officially launched in Botswana and Ghana.
Understanding African fintech startup failures
Connecting Africa correspondent Chiti Mbizule Mutati investigates the reasons behind the high failure rate of African fintech startups, citing the importance of funding, policy and regulation in the sector.
Five trends shaping the future of African fintech
Connecting Africa has compiled a list of five fintech trends that are providing innovative solutions to the problems faced by the African continent.
e& Egypt upgrades network with Ericsson Antenna System
Egyptian telecom operator e& Egypt has partnered with Swedish ICT company Ericsson to utilize its 20-port antennas for site sharing, advancing toward its upcoming 5G technology rollout.
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 5 - Revolutionizing healthcare access
On this episode, medical doctor, health economist and Wellahealth Founder and CEO Dr. Ikpeme Neto, joins the podcast to speak about how tech-enabled health services and micro-insurance are helping to improve healthcare for Africa's underserved populations.
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Google to open AI hub in Zambia, Malawi plans Smart Village Initiative
Tech giant Google is partnering with Zambia's government to set up an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at the University of Zambia. At the same time, Malawi's government has announced plans to launch a Smart Village Initiative in partnership with Huawei.
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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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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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The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
A new report from Africa Tech Festival and Connecting Africa puts a spotlight on the top 100 African leaders in the telecoms and technology sector in 2023.
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Understanding African fintech startup failures
By Chiti Mbizule MutatiConnecting Africa correspondent Chiti Mbizule Mutati investigates the reasons behind the high failure rate of African fintech startups, citing the importance of funding, policy and regulation in the sector.
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Open banking's potential to foster innovation & harmonize financial services
By Francis HookAs African banks look to digitize their services amid a growing fintech ecosystem, ICT analyst Francis Hook puts forward open banking's potential to foster service innovation and harmonize financial services in Africa.
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