Many companies from different sectors all across the globe are joining in the bandwagon of expanding the economy of South Africa. The aim is eventually to help grow the prospects which are already seemingly blooming thus far. When forces combine, there is really isn't saying NO to achieving success. All they need is to accept what has been laid out conveniently in front of them and follow the careful guidelines of the pros.
The world is starting to get a lot more connected a lot more quickly so I think that for a lot of businesses, if they really want to grab a stake of the pie, they will really have to look for the developing countries and try to be a hand in developing the infrastructure there so they can be the first to implement their systems and products when the situation is at its ripest. It's a fine balance but a very great reward...
Qualcomm has announced the shortlisted startups for its Make in Africa 2024 mentorship program, and six out of the ten are related to AI.
Google has officially opened applications for its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program's eighth cohort.
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.
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.
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.
The failure of four out of the five submarine cables deployed on the western shore of Africa in March 2024 led to a massive Internet outage across several countries. The outage fueled demand for satellite broadband, with SpaceX's Starlink becoming increasingly popular. That and more 5G and streaming news in the latest Omdia View.
Highlights in February 2024 in the Middle East and Africa included 5G launches in Senegal and 5G trials in Egypt as well as Kenya's first 5G MVNO. Airtel also launched a new wholesale connectivity business while MTN and Huawei are planning a joint Innovation Technology Lab in South Africa – that and more in this month's Omdia View.
