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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.
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.
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.
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.
AI-related searches surge in SA, Nigeria & Kenya – Google
New Google Search trends show a high interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya during the first half of 2024, with a growing curiosity about AI jobs and qualifications as well as AI assistance to build creativity.
Ecobank picks fintech challenge finalists
Pan-African banking group Ecobank has selected finalists for its inaugural 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge with the grand prize of US$50,000.
SA enterprises actively hiring for GenAI roles – IBM
A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value shows that nearly two-thirds of South African CEOs believe their teams have the skills and knowledge to incorporate generative AI into their businesses, and they are hiring for GenAI-related roles that didn't exist last year.
Four SA women playing a pivotal role in tech – Women's Day special
Connecting Africa has compiled a list of four South African women playing an important role in the country's tech ecosystem.
African startup investment picks up pace in July
New data from Africa: The Big Deal shows that African startups raised US$420 million in July 2024, more than what was raised in the whole of the second quarter of the year.
Only 17% of African startups have a female co-founder – Disrupt Africa
A new report from Disrupt Africa and Madica shows that only 17.3% of tech startups in Africa have a female co-founder, only 11.1% have a female CEO, and funding is vastly skewed toward male-led and founded startups.
Google shortlists 10 African startups for accelerator program
Tech giant Google has selected 10 African startups to participate in its eighth cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program.
Five sustainable companies to watch in 2024
Connecting Africa has compiled a list of five sustainable companies and startups using innovative technologies to improve the lives of those in the communities they serve.
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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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