Africa Matters

Africa Tech Festival: Cutting-Edge Technology Takes Center Stage in Cape Town

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The Africa Tech Festival 2024 is in full swing at Cape Town’s International Convention Centre (CTICC), showcasing a vibrant range of exhibitions that are captivating attendees. Running from November 12 to 14, the festival’s 27th edition gathers top telecom executives, innovative entrepreneurs, and key policymakers to explore how technology is reshaping industries across…

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For a bright future, invest in Africa’s young

Bill Gates Last month, I visited Nigeria for the first time in five years, and, everywhere I went, perhaps more than on any of my previous trips, I felt the immense energy and boundless potential of its rising generation. I met with young scientists and researchers working on innovative solutions to some of the country’s most difficult challenges in…

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Global competition to drive domestic fintech startups

TANZANIAN fintech startups have an opportunity to participate in the global open innovation competition, called Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) that drives innovative solutions to solve tomorrow’s payment and commerce challenges. Fintech refers to the integration of technology into offerings by financial services companies to improve their use and delivery to consumers. “The Visa Everywhere Initiative is a platform that…

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