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According to the organisers, given Nigeria's track record as a breeding ground for Africa's unicorns, this is a unique opportunity to interact directly with tech talent.

A total of 16 companies demonstrated their arsenal of capabilities at the event, including ideal pitching abilities, concise storytelling, pitch decks, and command of their numbers.

The company says it aims to empower SMEs in Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa to accelerate their digital transformation journey by providing access to enterprise-grade cloud technology solutions.

The projected growth is due to rising internet penetration and financial inclusion in Africa, as the continent rapidly takes up digital transformation.

The Johannesburg summit is the first leg of the annual AfricArena Tour, which visits to each of Africa's four regions.

The Milken-Motsepe prize in fintech recognises solutions for expanding financial inclusion for small businesses in emerging and frontier markets.

Ecobank says the initiative will foster collaboration to provide comprehensive cross-border payment solutions for African SMEs’ foreign trade.

The READY Salone project, which will run for four years, aims to help young entrepreneurs and tech hubs capitalise on opportunities in the digital economy.

Zvobwo says the platform was developed to stimulate important debates and ignite solutions for Africa's economic transformation.

Angola's tech entrepreneurs are stepping up efforts to highlight the country's growing technology sector.

OkHi intends to on-board large banks and fintechs within the next six months as it ramps up its attempts to be a significant driver of financial inclusion across Africa.