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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

By Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

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

How our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

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Harnessing the power of exponential technology in business

Harnessing the power of exponential technology in business

26 Oct 2017

Air passengers want more digital technology, more control over travel processes

Air passengers want more digital technology, more control over travel processes

26 Oct 2017

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Cape Town drone company UAV Industries raises $499k

Tom Jackson 24 Oct 2017

Africa Code Week 2017.

Africa Code Week launches in Tanzania

22 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Go out there and do something that you love

#EntrepreneurMonth: Go out there and do something that you love

Ilse van den Berg 20 Oct 2017

African tourism trends in the age of developing smart cities

African tourism trends in the age of developing smart cities

Elias Aad 19 Oct 2017

Photo by John O'Nolan on Unsplash

Nairobi smart traffic control system to go live in two years

Constant Munda 19 Oct 2017

Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

19 Oct 2017

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Kenya's Lori Systems wins TechCrunch Battlefield Africa

Tom Jackson 17 Oct 2017

AfricaCom 2017 Awards finalists revealed

AfricaCom 2017 Awards finalists revealed

17 Oct 2017

Uber's productive four years of economic transformation

Uber's productive four years of economic transformation

Emma Okonji 13 Oct 2017

Unpacking the future for technology, media and telecoms in Africa

Unpacking the future for technology, media and telecoms in Africa

12 Oct 2017

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CGIAR wants to build a big data platform and innovate with startups to help smallholder farmers

11 Oct 2017

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A new distribution landscape: Bringing blockchain to the travel industry

11 Oct 2017

AfricArena tech innovation conference kicks off next month

AfricArena tech innovation conference kicks off next month

11 Oct 2017

$78bn in transaction revenue to be processed by smart store tech by 2022

$78bn in transaction revenue to be processed by smart store tech by 2022

10 Oct 2017

Photo by Julian Klumpers on Unsplash

Why the possibilities of connected cars are endless

Sven Hammar 9 Oct 2017

Photo by Gleb Kozenko on Unsplash

Motorists switch to digital driving licences in October

James Kariuki 6 Oct 2017

State of Play report highlights evolution of tech ecosystems in Africa

State of Play report highlights evolution of tech ecosystems in Africa

6 Oct 2017

New Google earbuds offer real-time translation feature

New Google earbuds offer real-time translation feature

5 Oct 2017

Saurabh Kumar, CEO at In2IT Tech

Blockchain: The solution to corruption?

3 Oct 2017

Photo by Nevin Ruttanaboonta on Unsplash

What if analytics and machine learning could save lives?

Aneshan Ramaloo 29 Sep 2017

Driving effective strategies for travel and entertainment automation

Driving effective strategies for travel and entertainment automation

28 Sep 2017

Dereshin (Dees) Pillay

The automotive industry's nine pillars for exceptional customer experience

Dereshin Pillay 28 Sep 2017

How will you speed through the digital trough of disillusionment?

How will you speed through the digital trough of disillusionment?

Ilse van den Berg 22 Sep 2017

Monde Mawasha, Coega Development Corporation programme director: information & communications technology (ICT) and research unit (RU)

It's time for Africa

Monde Mawasha 21 Sep 2017

#BehindtheSelfie with... Simon Robinson

#BehindtheSelfie with... Simon Robinson

Leigh Andrews 20 Sep 2017

#TourismMonth: Sharing data. What does the future hold for the travel industry?

#TourismMonth: Sharing data. What does the future hold for the travel industry?

Jannine Adams 19 Sep 2017

Abidjan hosts major video-game festival

Abidjan hosts major video-game festival

14 Sep 2017

Photo by Octavian Rosca on Unsplash

The promise of digital: We can change the world

Doug Woolley 14 Sep 2017

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Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

ICTCape Town drone company UAV Industries raises $499k

Tom Jackson 24 Oct 2017

Africa Code Week 2017.

ICTAfrica Code Week launches in Tanzania

22 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Go out there and do something that you love

ICT#EntrepreneurMonth: Go out there and do something that you love

Ilse van den Berg 20 Oct 2017

African tourism trends in the age of developing smart cities

Tourism & TravelAfrican tourism trends in the age of developing smart cities

Elias Aad 19 Oct 2017

Photo by John O'Nolan on Unsplash

Logistics & TransportNairobi smart traffic control system to go live in two years

Constant Munda 19 Oct 2017

Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

ESG & SustainabilityGirls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

19 Oct 2017

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ICTKenya's Lori Systems wins TechCrunch Battlefield Africa

Tom Jackson 17 Oct 2017

AfricaCom 2017 Awards finalists revealed

Marketing & MediaAfricaCom 2017 Awards finalists revealed

17 Oct 2017

Uber's productive four years of economic transformation

Logistics & TransportUber's productive four years of economic transformation

Emma Okonji 13 Oct 2017

Unpacking the future for technology, media and telecoms in Africa

Marketing & MediaUnpacking the future for technology, media and telecoms in Africa

12 Oct 2017

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AgricultureCGIAR wants to build a big data platform and innovate with startups to help smallholder farmers

11 Oct 2017

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Tourism & TravelA new distribution landscape: Bringing blockchain to the travel industry

11 Oct 2017

AfricArena tech innovation conference kicks off next month

ICTAfricArena tech innovation conference kicks off next month

11 Oct 2017

$78bn in transaction revenue to be processed by smart store tech by 2022

Retail$78bn in transaction revenue to be processed by smart store tech by 2022

10 Oct 2017

Photo by Julian Klumpers on Unsplash

AutomotiveWhy the possibilities of connected cars are endless

Sven Hammar 9 Oct 2017

Photo by Gleb Kozenko on Unsplash

AutomotiveMotorists switch to digital driving licences in October

James Kariuki 6 Oct 2017

State of Play report highlights evolution of tech ecosystems in Africa

ICTState of Play report highlights evolution of tech ecosystems in Africa

6 Oct 2017

New Google earbuds offer real-time translation feature

ICTNew Google earbuds offer real-time translation feature

5 Oct 2017

Saurabh Kumar, CEO at In2IT Tech

FinanceBlockchain: The solution to corruption?

3 Oct 2017

Photo by Nevin Ruttanaboonta on Unsplash

ICTWhat if analytics and machine learning could save lives?

Aneshan Ramaloo 29 Sep 2017

Driving effective strategies for travel and entertainment automation

Tourism & TravelDriving effective strategies for travel and entertainment automation

28 Sep 2017

Dereshin (Dees) Pillay

AutomotiveThe automotive industry's nine pillars for exceptional customer experience

Dereshin Pillay 28 Sep 2017

How will you speed through the digital trough of disillusionment?

ICTHow will you speed through the digital trough of disillusionment?

Ilse van den Berg 22 Sep 2017

Monde Mawasha, Coega Development Corporation programme director: information & communications technology (ICT) and research unit (RU)

FinanceIt's time for Africa

Monde Mawasha 21 Sep 2017

#BehindtheSelfie with... Simon Robinson

Marketing & Media#BehindtheSelfie with... Simon Robinson

Leigh Andrews 20 Sep 2017

#TourismMonth: Sharing data. What does the future hold for the travel industry?

Tourism & Travel#TourismMonth: Sharing data. What does the future hold for the travel industry?

Jannine Adams 19 Sep 2017

Abidjan hosts major video-game festival

Marketing & MediaAbidjan hosts major video-game festival

14 Sep 2017

Photo by Octavian Rosca on Unsplash

ICTThe promise of digital: We can change the world

Doug Woolley 14 Sep 2017

Apple lays claim to smartphone future with new flagship iPhone X

ICTApple lays claim to smartphone future with new flagship iPhone X

13 Sep 2017

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