Innovation on Africa’s terms
Africa will be well-placed to take its place among the world’s technological and innovation leaders says Ndagi Job Goshi, General Manager, Liferay Africa.
Ndagi Job Goshi
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Improved connectivity in Africa depends on public-private partnership success
PPPs would work well for the project and benefits would be felt throughout the economies of the newly connected nations say industry experts.
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Seychelles’ Intelvision secures US$20m to bolster broadband
Telecommunications services provider gets backing from International Finance Corporation.
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Considering the SME lending gap in West Africa
Biggest challenges accounting for the SME lending gap are: credit risk, external environmental risk, and technology adoption says Arnold Kavaarpuo, Country Manager, JUMO in Ghana.
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IFC pumps R372m into Africa’s digital infrastructure
Connectivity supports economic growth and job creation, says the development institution, which wants to connect more African homes and businesses.
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Safaricom readies to help push consortium agenda in Ethiopia
Company looks to help digitally transform region, confident of a return on investment.
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MTN SA strikes US$2m deal with IFC to build MoMo agent network
Partners are looking to recruit 10 000 agents this year.
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Digital tech boosts supply chain in the midst of COVID-19
CEO of Webb Fontaine details the impact.
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US$200bn opportunity within Africa’s eLogistics market
Long-term growth will rapidly accelerate as e-Logistics companies scale and pivot to support e-commerce growth, according to IFC research.
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Support for tech talent a prerequisite for Africa to leverage internet economy
Google and the IFC have predicted the internet economy would contribute up to US$180bn to Africa’s economy by 2025 and US$712bn by 2050.
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Africa's internet economy to contribute US$180bn by 2025
Research identifies internet connectivity and Africa’s growing start-up ecosystem as key drivers.
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Mauritius' blockchain deal a win-win say experts
'We must harvest the opportunities and mitigate the risks associated with emerging technologies' says FSC representative.