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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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African tech and telecom sector to thrive in 2018/19

African tech and telecom sector to thrive in 2018/19

16 Mar 2018

Urbantech hub KMT House launched in Egypt

Urbantech hub KMT House launched in Egypt

Tom Jackson 14 Mar 2018

Payment trends in Africa - driven by tech with an African twist

Payment trends in Africa - driven by tech with an African twist

David Noel Lardin 13 Mar 2018

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Research points to AI driving disruption in analytics space

13 Mar 2018

This week in tech - robots are coming for your jobs

This week in tech - robots are coming for your jobs

Jason Snyman 9 Mar 2018

New book launches with stories of African female entrepreneurs

New book launches with stories of African female entrepreneurs

9 Mar 2018

Kenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Kenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Mar 2018

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Can the digital revolution transform agriculture?

Heinz Strubenhoff and Roy Parizat 8 Mar 2018

Lance Mambondiani, CEO: Steward Bank

#SeamlessAfrica: Banking is not about the app, but connectivity and content

Nicci Botha 6 Mar 2018

Cameroon startup launches drones for global market

Cameroon startup launches drones for global market

5 Mar 2018

Spotlight on Africa's disruptive technologies

Spotlight on Africa's disruptive technologies

2 Mar 2018

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Big data drives more finance to African agribusiness

2 Mar 2018

E-commerce automation and personalisation ushers in new era of retail in SA

E-commerce automation and personalisation ushers in new era of retail in SA

Chad Fichardt 1 Mar 2018

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How young people interact with agricultural technology across the African agri-food chain

1 Mar 2018

Spanish Olympic Athlete, Maria Azucena Diaz, tests the body sensors. Credit: ElPais

Top devices at Mobile World Congress

28 Feb 2018

Wisinomad wants to bring digital nomads to Africa

Wisinomad wants to bring digital nomads to Africa

Tom Jackson 28 Feb 2018

Hubs.ng digital ecosystem launches in Nigeria

Hubs.ng digital ecosystem launches in Nigeria

Gabriella Mulligan 26 Feb 2018

Entrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

Entrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

26 Feb 2018

Google Assistant adds more languages in global push

Google Assistant adds more languages in global push

26 Feb 2018

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Beyond profit: How innovation is helping Africa's agri-industry feed the world

Paul McKane 22 Feb 2018

Interest grows in smart farms

Interest grows in smart farms

Nick Hedley 20 Feb 2018

AfriLabs Annual Gathering moves to Tanzania

AfriLabs Annual Gathering moves to Tanzania

Gabriella Mulligan 20 Feb 2018

Africa Tech Summit kicks off in Kigali

Africa Tech Summit kicks off in Kigali

Gabriella Mulligan 15 Feb 2018

Harnessing tech to sustain the brick and mortar store

Harnessing tech to sustain the brick and mortar store

14 Feb 2018

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Automated passport readers at CAI a warm welcome for travellers, defence against security threats

13 Feb 2018

#BizFinFocus: The Blockchain Africa Conference 2018 attracts big-name sponsors

#BizFinFocus: The Blockchain Africa Conference 2018 attracts big-name sponsors

Bitcoin Events 12 Feb 2018

Make the most of your money with AI and machine learning

Make the most of your money with AI and machine learning

Bradley Elliott 9 Feb 2018

Oradian co-founder Julian Oehrlein on stage at the European FinTech event in Brussels accepting the award for Europe's Most Innovative Banking Software.

The missing links in the digital ecosystem in Africa

8 Feb 2018

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The rise and rise of African agri-tech

Tom Jackson 7 Feb 2018

Smart cities need to be more human, so we're creating Sims-style virtual worlds

Smart cities need to be more human, so we're creating Sims-style virtual worlds

Nick Malleson and Alison Heppenstall 5 Feb 2018

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Urbantech hub KMT House launched in Egypt

ICTUrbantech hub KMT House launched in Egypt

Tom Jackson 14 Mar 2018

Payment trends in Africa - driven by tech with an African twist

RetailPayment trends in Africa - driven by tech with an African twist

David Noel Lardin 13 Mar 2018

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ICTResearch points to AI driving disruption in analytics space

13 Mar 2018

This week in tech - robots are coming for your jobs

HR & ManagementThis week in tech - robots are coming for your jobs

Jason Snyman 9 Mar 2018

New book launches with stories of African female entrepreneurs

EntrepreneurshipNew book launches with stories of African female entrepreneurs

9 Mar 2018

Kenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Marketing & MediaKenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Mar 2018

lqlqlqlq75 via

AgricultureCan the digital revolution transform agriculture?

Heinz Strubenhoff and Roy Parizat 8 Mar 2018

Lance Mambondiani, CEO: Steward Bank

Finance#SeamlessAfrica: Banking is not about the app, but connectivity and content

Nicci Botha 6 Mar 2018

Cameroon startup launches drones for global market

Logistics & TransportCameroon startup launches drones for global market

5 Mar 2018

Spotlight on Africa's disruptive technologies

ICTSpotlight on Africa's disruptive technologies

2 Mar 2018

Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on

AgricultureBig data drives more finance to African agribusiness

2 Mar 2018

E-commerce automation and personalisation ushers in new era of retail in SA

RetailE-commerce automation and personalisation ushers in new era of retail in SA

Chad Fichardt 1 Mar 2018

Neil Palmer (CIAT) via

AgricultureHow young people interact with agricultural technology across the African agri-food chain

1 Mar 2018

Spanish Olympic Athlete, Maria Azucena Diaz, tests the body sensors. Credit: ElPais

ICTTop devices at Mobile World Congress

28 Feb 2018

Wisinomad wants to bring digital nomads to Africa

ICTWisinomad wants to bring digital nomads to Africa

Tom Jackson 28 Feb 2018

Hubs.ng digital ecosystem launches in Nigeria

ICTHubs.ng digital ecosystem launches in Nigeria

Gabriella Mulligan 26 Feb 2018

Entrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

ESG & SustainabilityEntrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

26 Feb 2018

Google Assistant adds more languages in global push

ICTGoogle Assistant adds more languages in global push

26 Feb 2018

Kate HoltAusAID via

AgricultureBeyond profit: How innovation is helping Africa's agri-industry feed the world

Paul McKane 22 Feb 2018

Interest grows in smart farms

AgricultureInterest grows in smart farms

Nick Hedley 20 Feb 2018

AfriLabs Annual Gathering moves to Tanzania

ICTAfriLabs Annual Gathering moves to Tanzania

Gabriella Mulligan 20 Feb 2018

Africa Tech Summit kicks off in Kigali

ICTAfrica Tech Summit kicks off in Kigali

Gabriella Mulligan 15 Feb 2018

Harnessing tech to sustain the brick and mortar store

RetailHarnessing tech to sustain the brick and mortar store

14 Feb 2018

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Tourism & TravelAutomated passport readers at CAI a warm welcome for travellers, defence against security threats

13 Feb 2018

#BizFinFocus: The Blockchain Africa Conference 2018 attracts big-name sponsors

Finance#BizFinFocus: The Blockchain Africa Conference 2018 attracts big-name sponsors

Bitcoin Events 12 Feb 2018

Make the most of your money with AI and machine learning

Marketing & MediaMake the most of your money with AI and machine learning

Bradley Elliott 9 Feb 2018

Oradian co-founder Julian Oehrlein on stage at the European FinTech event in Brussels accepting the award for Europe's Most Innovative Banking Software.

ICTThe missing links in the digital ecosystem in Africa

8 Feb 2018

McKay Savage via

AgricultureThe rise and rise of African agri-tech

Tom Jackson 7 Feb 2018

Smart cities need to be more human, so we're creating Sims-style virtual worlds

ICTSmart cities need to be more human, so we're creating Sims-style virtual worlds

Nick Malleson and Alison Heppenstall 5 Feb 2018

Game-changing trends for the manufacturing industry in 2018

RetailGame-changing trends for the manufacturing industry in 2018

Antony Bourne 5 Feb 2018

Nationwide innovation competition launches in Ethiopia

ICTNationwide innovation competition launches in Ethiopia

29 Jan 2018

#Newsmaker: Mzamo Masito, Google's new CMO for SSA

Marketing & Media#Newsmaker: Mzamo Masito, Google's new CMO for SSA

Jessica Tennant 26 Jan 2018

SA's Airbuy launches e-commerce payment gateway

RetailSA's Airbuy launches e-commerce payment gateway

Tom Jackson 25 Jan 2018

Lee Naik

ICTTechnology in Africa: A guide for the year ahead

Lee Naik 24 Jan 2018

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Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: H&M's diversity manager and the #pinkify debate

Leigh Andrews 22 Jan 2018

Wi-Fi to be seen as a "utility" in 2018, says Ruckus

ICTWi-Fi to be seen as a "utility" in 2018, says Ruckus

19 Jan 2018

The who, what and why of the Ugandan Knuckles meme

Marketing & MediaThe who, what and why of the Ugandan Knuckles meme

Andy Walker 16 Jan 2018

Ready or not, technology rings the changes for African agricultural sector

AgricultureReady or not, technology rings the changes for African agricultural sector

Josua Taljaard 11 Jan 2018

Richard Rattue, CEO: Compli-Serve SA

Finance#BizTrends2018: Ready or not. AI is on its way

Richard Rattue 8 Jan 2018

Damian Michael

ICT#BizTrends2018: Make sure you're at the heart of disruption

Damian Michael 8 Jan 2018