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YouTube is already the dominant steaming content platform, and it doesn't plan on slowing down.

YouTube is coming for the TV room #AfricaTechFestival

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Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

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Apple lays claim to smartphone future with new flagship iPhone X

Apple lays claim to smartphone future with new flagship iPhone X

13 Sep 2017

Photo by Gleb Kozenko via Unsplash

#InnovationMonth: How AI will change the automotive game for the better

Trevor Hill 11 Sep 2017

Anton Cabral

Digital transformation is not just about technology - it's about people

Anton Cabral 11 Sep 2017

Automation, smart technology ushers in new era of manufacturing

Automation, smart technology ushers in new era of manufacturing

8 Sep 2017

Developer Circles launches in South Africa

Developer Circles launches in South Africa

6 Sep 2017

A vision for digital health at the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2017

A vision for digital health at the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2017

Nivashini Narsiah 31 Aug 2017

Nigerian neuroscientist Oshiorenoya Agabi

New leap for AI: computer chips that can smell

Fran Blandy 29 Aug 2017

Louise Steenekamp, director of energy & natural resources, Southern Africa, Wipro Limited

AI and the world of oil and gas

Louise Steenekamp 25 Aug 2017

Bruno Gutierres, Head of Airbus BizLabs

Aerospace accelerator Airbus Bizlab launches #Africa4Future challenge in Southern Africa

25 Aug 2017

Google and Walmart team up to take on Amazon

Google and Walmart team up to take on Amazon

24 Aug 2017

Smart evolution of Africa's megacities will help address infrastructure challenges

Smart evolution of Africa's megacities will help address infrastructure challenges

24 Aug 2017

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Technology is not enough to create connected cities - here's why

Mike Cooray and Rikke Duus 24 Aug 2017

Contactless to account for over 50% of POS transactions globally by 2022

Contactless to account for over 50% of POS transactions globally by 2022

22 Aug 2017

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Taxi-hailing firm Little launches own virtual wallet

Annie Njanja 22 Aug 2017

#CEMAfrica2017: Empowered customer experiences lie in multi-focused design

#CEMAfrica2017: Empowered customer experiences lie in multi-focused design

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Aug 2017

Sneha Shah, MD of Thomson Reuters Africa

#GIL2017: How global volatility can benefit Africa

Nicci Botha 21 Aug 2017

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Could Google become the dominant force in hospitality?

Stuart Pallister 21 Aug 2017

Siri creator, Antoine Blondeau. Photo: AFP

AI revolution will be all about humans, says Siri trailblazer

21 Aug 2017

Youtap solutions aim to simplify mobile payments in Africa and Asia

Youtap solutions aim to simplify mobile payments in Africa and Asia

21 Aug 2017

Cash is no longer king. All hail digitisation

Cash is no longer king. All hail digitisation

Peter Alkema 14 Aug 2017

Liebmann in action.

#WomensMonth: Become the next global female ad-tech pioneer

Leigh Andrews 14 Aug 2017

Transforming agricultural education through technology

Transforming agricultural education through technology

Howard Blight 14 Aug 2017

Seedstars crowns Numida best Ugandan startup

Seedstars crowns Numida best Ugandan startup

8 Aug 2017

SA's Aerobotics raises $600k funding from 4Di, Savannah Fund

SA's Aerobotics raises $600k funding from 4Di, Savannah Fund

Tom Jackson 8 Aug 2017

Pilot project shows robots streamlining warehouse operations

Pilot project shows robots streamlining warehouse operations

2 Aug 2017

Bas de Vos

How to use blockchain to reinvent asset management

Bas de Vos 1 Aug 2017

Bitcoin tests democracy amid fears of split

Bitcoin tests democracy amid fears of split

Hanna Ziady 31 Jul 2017

Jack Ma launches African Young Entrepreneurs Fund

Jack Ma launches African Young Entrepreneurs Fund

27 Jul 2017

Digital solution for retail networks in Africa

Digital solution for retail networks in Africa

27 Jul 2017

Digitalisation pushing boundaries of manufacturing

Digitalisation pushing boundaries of manufacturing

Dereshin Pillay 27 Jul 2017

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Photo by Gleb Kozenko via Unsplash

Automotive#InnovationMonth: How AI will change the automotive game for the better

Trevor Hill 11 Sep 2017

Anton Cabral

ICTDigital transformation is not just about technology - it's about people

Anton Cabral 11 Sep 2017

Automation, smart technology ushers in new era of manufacturing

RetailAutomation, smart technology ushers in new era of manufacturing

8 Sep 2017

Developer Circles launches in South Africa

ICTDeveloper Circles launches in South Africa

6 Sep 2017

A vision for digital health at the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2017

HealthcareA vision for digital health at the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2017

Nivashini Narsiah 31 Aug 2017

Nigerian neuroscientist Oshiorenoya Agabi

ICTNew leap for AI: computer chips that can smell

Fran Blandy 29 Aug 2017

Louise Steenekamp, director of energy & natural resources, Southern Africa, Wipro Limited

Energy & MiningAI and the world of oil and gas

Louise Steenekamp 25 Aug 2017

Bruno Gutierres, Head of Airbus BizLabs

Logistics & TransportAerospace accelerator Airbus Bizlab launches #Africa4Future challenge in Southern Africa

25 Aug 2017

Google and Walmart team up to take on Amazon

RetailGoogle and Walmart team up to take on Amazon

24 Aug 2017

Smart evolution of Africa's megacities will help address infrastructure challenges

Construction & EngineeringSmart evolution of Africa's megacities will help address infrastructure challenges

24 Aug 2017

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Construction & EngineeringTechnology is not enough to create connected cities - here's why

Mike Cooray and Rikke Duus 24 Aug 2017

Contactless to account for over 50% of POS transactions globally by 2022

RetailContactless to account for over 50% of POS transactions globally by 2022

22 Aug 2017

Image: mpesarates.com (Source: )

Logistics & TransportTaxi-hailing firm Little launches own virtual wallet

Annie Njanja 22 Aug 2017

#CEMAfrica2017: Empowered customer experiences lie in multi-focused design

Retail#CEMAfrica2017: Empowered customer experiences lie in multi-focused design

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Aug 2017

Sneha Shah, MD of Thomson Reuters Africa

ICT#GIL2017: How global volatility can benefit Africa

Nicci Botha 21 Aug 2017

Image Supplied

Tourism & TravelCould Google become the dominant force in hospitality?

Stuart Pallister 21 Aug 2017

Siri creator, Antoine Blondeau. Photo: AFP

ICTAI revolution will be all about humans, says Siri trailblazer

21 Aug 2017

Youtap solutions aim to simplify mobile payments in Africa and Asia

RetailYoutap solutions aim to simplify mobile payments in Africa and Asia

21 Aug 2017

Cash is no longer king. All hail digitisation

FinanceCash is no longer king. All hail digitisation

Peter Alkema 14 Aug 2017

Liebmann in action.

Marketing & Media#WomensMonth: Become the next global female ad-tech pioneer

Leigh Andrews 14 Aug 2017

Transforming agricultural education through technology

AgricultureTransforming agricultural education through technology

Howard Blight 14 Aug 2017

Seedstars crowns Numida best Ugandan startup

ICTSeedstars crowns Numida best Ugandan startup

8 Aug 2017

SA's Aerobotics raises $600k funding from 4Di, Savannah Fund

ICTSA's Aerobotics raises $600k funding from 4Di, Savannah Fund

Tom Jackson 8 Aug 2017

Pilot project shows robots streamlining warehouse operations

Logistics & TransportPilot project shows robots streamlining warehouse operations

2 Aug 2017

Bas de Vos

Logistics & TransportHow to use blockchain to reinvent asset management

Bas de Vos 1 Aug 2017

Bitcoin tests democracy amid fears of split

FinanceBitcoin tests democracy amid fears of split

Hanna Ziady 31 Jul 2017

Jack Ma launches African Young Entrepreneurs Fund

EntrepreneurshipJack Ma launches African Young Entrepreneurs Fund

27 Jul 2017

Digital solution for retail networks in Africa

Marketing & MediaDigital solution for retail networks in Africa

27 Jul 2017

Digitalisation pushing boundaries of manufacturing

RetailDigitalisation pushing boundaries of manufacturing

Dereshin Pillay 27 Jul 2017

Uber jacks up security in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya

ICTUber jacks up security in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya

26 Jul 2017

Kriti Sharma

ICT'Ethics of Code' for AI in business

Kriti Sharma 25 Jul 2017

2017 celebrates 20 years of Africacom

ICT2017 celebrates 20 years of Africacom

25 Jul 2017

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ICTGoogle Glass reborn for the workplace

19 Jul 2017

Nigeria's techAboki launches on-demand gadget repair service

ICTNigeria's techAboki launches on-demand gadget repair service

Tom Jackson 18 Jul 2017

How wearable tech can improve employee wellness

ICTHow wearable tech can improve employee wellness

Steven Howard 10 Jul 2017

Making ‘big ideas' for Africa happen

Marketing & MediaMaking ‘big ideas' for Africa happen

10 Jul 2017

Innovation hub participants graduate

ManufacturingInnovation hub participants graduate

6 Jul 2017

Drones could offer multi-faceted support in disaster relief

ICTDrones could offer multi-faceted support in disaster relief

5 Jul 2017

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ICTIoT the top priority in driving digital transformation

28 Jun 2017

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ICTZuckerberg on Facebook's new mission statement

23 Jun 2017