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Accelerating Africa's business opportunities with an adaptable 5G
By Red Hat![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2022/11/781547/2828.jpg)
Future proof your business with integrated customer experience
By Digital Solutions Group![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2022/10/781223/7881.jpg)
Chat holds the key to a vibrant growth economy in Africa
By Clickatell![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2022/10/780935/3658.jpg)
Unlocking Africa's connectivity future through fiber networks
By BCS Group![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2022/07/778960/8315.jpg)
5G is lighting up the future of North Africa
By Chris Meng, VP of Huawei Northern Africa Carrier Business Department![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2021/06/770148/6486.jpg)
Building a green Africa and bridging the energy gap
By Huawei![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2021/04/769134/917.jpg)
IoT in Africa: Connecting telcos and communities to unique opportunities
By BICS![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2021/04/769134/917.jpg)
The moving target that is telecoms fraud
By Clémentine Fournier, Regional VP Sales, Africa, BICS![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2020/12/766040/63.jpg)
How mobile operators in Africa can address signalling threats and secure the network
By Katia Gonzalez, Head of Fraud and Security at BICSSD-WAN and satellite – how MNOs and telcos can enjoy the best of both worlds
By Ofer Asif, SVP BizDev, marketing and strategy at Spacecom![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2020/08/763442/2078.jpeg )
How digital banking can promote financial inclusion in Africa
By Riad Laqlach, CTO, Wiseasy![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2020/08/763442/2078.jpeg)
Africa's banking industry is experiencing a revolution
By Wiseasy CTO Riad Laqlach![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2020/08/762972/2561.png)
Africa's mobile operators need better roaming monetization for growth
By Damion Rose, product manager for Mobile Signaling and Roaming Solutions at BICS![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2020/03/757929/9630.jpg )
How Africa's operators are driving socio-economic development
By Clémentine Fournier, VP Sales Africa at BICS![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2020/04/759120/4010.jpg)
Ericsson's 2020 African Growth Plans
By Fadi Pharaon, President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa![](https://img.lightreading.com/connectingafrica/2018/12/748407/2728.jpg)
South Africa Leads the World in Demand for Constant Connectivity
By Steve McCaffery, President, International Sales & Managing Director IBO, ArrisInnovation hub
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VC investment into South African ICT startups rises
Venture capital (VC) investment for startups in South Africa reached $178.8 million in 2023, with investments in the ICT sector almost doubling compared to 2022, according to a new report from SAVCA and VS Nova.
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Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 4 – Africa's future as a tech talent powerhouse
In this episode, Utiva CEO Eyitayo Ogunmola returns to the podcast to talk about Africa's opportunity to become a tech talent powerhouse. The discussion covers upskilling African talent for the global job market and how outsourcing local tech professionals can provide opportunities for the youth, with a focus on growing female talent.
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Leadership Lessons: Networking towards career advancement
By Nollie MaotoNollie Maoto, First Rand Group's compliance chief data and analytics officer and Africa Tech Festival Leadership Council member, reflects on the importance of networking for career growth especially for African women in data analytics.
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Leadership Lessons: The importance of mentorship for career growth
By Nollie MaotoNollie Maoto, First Rand Group's compliance chief data and analytics officer and Africa Tech Festival Leadership Council member, reflects on the importance of mentorship for career growth for African women in data analytics.
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Industry announcements
- New develoPPP Ventures funding program for SA startups
South Africa, Friday, June 21, 2024 - Registration opens for Africa Tech Festival 2024
Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - New Africa eGovernance Conference comes to Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda, Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Upcoming events
Cyber Revolution Summit
August 9, 2024Gaborone, Botswana
Africa Tech Festival 2024
November 12-14, 2024Cape Town, South Africa
Africa Tech Perspectives
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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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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.