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By Lindsey Schutters 18 Nov 2024

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

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Robin Fredericks 15 Oct 2018

Ali Djire, the country head of Fraym

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15 Oct 2018

Industry 4.0 to deliver the foundation for manufacturing's future

Industry 4.0 to deliver the foundation for manufacturing's future

Kate Mollett 15 Oct 2018

Clean, green tech startups go head-to-head in Startup World Cup Pitching Den

Clean, green tech startups go head-to-head in Startup World Cup Pitching Den

11 Oct 2018

CTICC hosts AI robot Miss Pepper

CTICC hosts AI robot Miss Pepper

8 Oct 2018

Mobilising Nigeria's tech space for economic growth

Mobilising Nigeria's tech space for economic growth

8 Oct 2018

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Breaking through digital frontiers to achieve the exceptional

8 Oct 2018

Digital transformation is the key to healthcare in Africa

Digital transformation is the key to healthcare in Africa

2 Oct 2018

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What's on the AfricaCom 20/20 agenda?

2 Oct 2018

Are retailers using tech correctly?

Are retailers using tech correctly?

Sebastian Isaac 25 Sep 2018

Smart checkout tech to exceed $45bn transactions by 2023

Smart checkout tech to exceed $45bn transactions by 2023

25 Sep 2018

Tigo launches 4G+ Network in Tanzania

Tigo launches 4G+ Network in Tanzania

19 Sep 2018

#GartnerSYM: The next phase of digital transformation

#GartnerSYM: The next phase of digital transformation

Evan-Lee Courie 17 Sep 2018

Don't talk to me, talk to my chatbot

Don't talk to me, talk to my chatbot

Belinda Kayton 17 Sep 2018

DSA Treasurer Mark Rotter.

Bridging the digital divide in Africa

14 Sep 2018

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

14 Sep 2018

SA payments startup Yoco raises $16m in funding

SA payments startup Yoco raises $16m in funding

7 Sep 2018

How to use tech to drive innovation in traditional retail

How to use tech to drive innovation in traditional retail

Sebastian Isaac 6 Sep 2018

Africa's first AI expo aims to build knowledge

Africa's first AI expo aims to build knowledge

6 Sep 2018

Africacom, Cape Town.

The spread of digital connectivity in Africa

3 Sep 2018

Demand for affordable, cross-border payments drives innovation in Africa

Demand for affordable, cross-border payments drives innovation in Africa

3 Sep 2018

Vodacom Group launches commercial 5G service in Lesotho

Vodacom Group launches commercial 5G service in Lesotho

29 Aug 2018

Trendzilla alert: Tech builds tailor-made trust

Trendzilla alert: Tech builds tailor-made trust

Daniella Shapiro 27 Aug 2018

Source: Josh Sorenson ©

Use of drones in the shipping sector set to take-off

22 Aug 2018

Deloitte opens interactive Connected Retail experience in Cape Town

Deloitte opens interactive Connected Retail experience in Cape Town

22 Aug 2018

What's on at the 2018 Fak'ugesi Fest

What's on at the 2018 Fak'ugesi Fest

20 Aug 2018

VR: From virtual to reality

VR: From virtual to reality

Bronwyn Williams 17 Aug 2018

#WomensMonth: The tech world is a growing opportunity for women

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Evan-Lee Courie 17 Aug 2018

The building blocks required for a bright digital future

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Paige dos Santos 15 Aug 2018

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Industry 4.0 to deliver the foundation for manufacturing's future

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Kate Mollett 15 Oct 2018

Clean, green tech startups go head-to-head in Startup World Cup Pitching Den

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11 Oct 2018

CTICC hosts AI robot Miss Pepper

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8 Oct 2018

Mobilising Nigeria's tech space for economic growth

ICTMobilising Nigeria's tech space for economic growth

8 Oct 2018

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ICTBreaking through digital frontiers to achieve the exceptional

8 Oct 2018

Digital transformation is the key to healthcare in Africa

ICTDigital transformation is the key to healthcare in Africa

2 Oct 2018

(c) Maurizio De Mattei -

Marketing & MediaWhat's on the AfricaCom 20/20 agenda?

2 Oct 2018

Are retailers using tech correctly?

ICTAre retailers using tech correctly?

Sebastian Isaac 25 Sep 2018

Smart checkout tech to exceed $45bn transactions by 2023

RetailSmart checkout tech to exceed $45bn transactions by 2023

25 Sep 2018

Tigo launches 4G+ Network in Tanzania

ICTTigo launches 4G+ Network in Tanzania

19 Sep 2018

#GartnerSYM: The next phase of digital transformation

ICT#GartnerSYM: The next phase of digital transformation

Evan-Lee Courie 17 Sep 2018

Don't talk to me, talk to my chatbot

Marketing & MediaDon't talk to me, talk to my chatbot

Belinda Kayton 17 Sep 2018

DSA Treasurer Mark Rotter.

Marketing & MediaBridging the digital divide in Africa

14 Sep 2018

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

ESG & SustainabilityTop 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

14 Sep 2018

SA payments startup Yoco raises $16m in funding

RetailSA payments startup Yoco raises $16m in funding

7 Sep 2018

How to use tech to drive innovation in traditional retail

RetailHow to use tech to drive innovation in traditional retail

Sebastian Isaac 6 Sep 2018

Africa's first AI expo aims to build knowledge

Marketing & MediaAfrica's first AI expo aims to build knowledge

6 Sep 2018

Africacom, Cape Town.

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3 Sep 2018

Demand for affordable, cross-border payments drives innovation in Africa

RetailDemand for affordable, cross-border payments drives innovation in Africa

3 Sep 2018

Vodacom Group launches commercial 5G service in Lesotho

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29 Aug 2018

Trendzilla alert: Tech builds tailor-made trust

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Daniella Shapiro 27 Aug 2018

Source: Josh Sorenson ©

Logistics & TransportUse of drones in the shipping sector set to take-off

22 Aug 2018

Deloitte opens interactive Connected Retail experience in Cape Town

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22 Aug 2018

What's on at the 2018 Fak'ugesi Fest

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20 Aug 2018

VR: From virtual to reality

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Bronwyn Williams 17 Aug 2018

#WomensMonth: The tech world is a growing opportunity for women

ICT#WomensMonth: The tech world is a growing opportunity for women

Evan-Lee Courie 17 Aug 2018

The building blocks required for a bright digital future

ICTThe building blocks required for a bright digital future

Paige dos Santos 15 Aug 2018

The digital transformation of Africa's rail system

Logistics & TransportThe digital transformation of Africa's rail system

Gilbert Saggia 14 Aug 2018

Can sound help save a dwindling elephant population? Scientists using AI think so

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Jennifer Langston 13 Aug 2018

Karien Bornheim, founder and CEO, Footprint Africa Business Solutions

ICTUsing IoT to solve the healthcare puzzle

13 Aug 2018

Jack Ma Foundation launches Netpreneur Prize

ICTJack Ma Foundation launches Netpreneur Prize

10 Aug 2018

Kyle Whitehill, Avanti CEO and Mathew Welthagen, Gondwana CEO

ICTAvanti Communications signs distributor contract iWayAfrica

8 Aug 2018

IoT and ERP combine for improved food traceability

ICTIoT and ERP combine for improved food traceability

Stuart Scanlon 8 Aug 2018

Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Thuraya

ICTYahsat completes Thuraya acquisition

6 Aug 2018

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Wynand Smit 31 Jul 2018

Contactless payments to account for 15% of total POS transactions by 2020

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31 Jul 2018

4 reasons why identity verification matters for African mobile operators

ICT4 reasons why identity verification matters for African mobile operators

Sherry Zameer 31 Jul 2018

Pan-African software development hub opens in Rwanda

ICTPan-African software development hub opens in Rwanda

25 Jul 2018

#Apex2018: Are we human or are we brands?

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Jessica Tennant 24 Jul 2018