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InDrive enters Zimbabwe's Bulawayo
Ride-sharing platform InDrive is expanding its services to Zimbabwean city of Bulawayo after successfully introducing its services in the capital of Harare in May this year.
Five African healthtech startups to watch
Connecting Africa has compiled a list of five African healthtech startups that have been making an impact in the lives of the communities they serve and are worth keeping an eye on in 2023.
Vodacom, Eskom sign 'virtual wheeling' power deal in SA
Telecom operator Vodacom has signed a "virtual wheeling agreement" with state-owned power company Eskom, which aims to help accelerate efforts to solve South Africa's energy crisis.
Testify equips Nigerians with software testing skills
Nigerian software testing consultancy firm and academy Testify aspires to equip 5,000 people with employable tech skills through software testing by 2025.
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 10 – Financial inclusion reality check
On the final podcast episode for season two, hosts Tobi Lafinhan, Paula Gilbert and Matshepo Sehloho discuss financial inclusion in Africa and whether fintech services like mobile money are making the impact they promise.
Google launches AI accelerator for Africa
Google has announced a new Startups Accelerator: AI First program aimed specifically at startups looking to use artificial intelligence to solve local challenges.
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Quro Medical
This month's hot startup is Quro Medical, a digital health company offering various remote patient monitoring solutions in South Africa.
InDrive enters Lesotho, Bolt announces African milestones
Ride-hailing platform InDrive has expanded into Lesotho while Bolt has completed 400 million rides in South Africa as well as 100 million in Kenya.
Edtech app G-Quiz helping Gambian students pass exams
Gambian edtech app G-Quiz is helping secondary school students prepare for exams and has ambitions to expand into both anglophone and francophone countries in West Africa, as well as parts of North Africa.
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's She Code Africa
This month's hot startup is She Code Africa, a non-profit organization that aims to empower young girls and women in Africa through digital skills.
The state of Africa's edtech sector
Africa's edtech market continues to grow as tech and education entrepreneurs seek to improve the digital education divide and prepare the workforce for jobs of the future.
Five African AI startups to watch in 2023
Connecting Africa has compiled a list of five AI-powered startups that have been making an impact in the lives of the communities they serve and are worth watching in 2023.
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InDrive enters Zimbabwe's Bulawayo
Ride-sharing platform InDrive is expanding its services to Zimbabwean city of Bulawayo after successfully introducing its services in the capital of Harare in May this year.
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Five African healthtech startups to watch
Connecting Africa has compiled a list of five African healthtech startups that have been making an impact in the lives of the communities they serve and are worth keeping an eye on in 2023.
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Johannesburg, Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Cybertech Africa: The pan-African event for innovation and networking
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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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Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem
New survey reveals a lack of access to investors, reliance on international VCs and global recession trends as the biggest barriers for East African tech startups to access funds.
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Challenges and opportunities for women's tech careers
A new survey reveals that COVID-19, the cost-of-living crisis, skills shortages and a lack of mentorship have negatively affected women's career development over the past two years.
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Omdia View: August 2023
By Omdia AnalystsHighlights in August 2023 in the Middle East and Africa included a commercial 5G launch from Ethio Telecom and the signing of a virtual wheeling agreement between Vodacom South Africa and Eskom – that and more in this month's Omdia View.
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Omdia View: February 2023
By Omdia AnalystsIn February 2023 key events in the Middle East and Africa included a major Internet project for Africa's underserved by Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Microsoft as well as a 5G launch in Tanzania – that and more in this month's Omdia View.
