Africa Matters

India’s Tech CEO Boom: Lessons for Africa

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian In today’s world, the global competition for talent and innovation is more intense than ever. Unfortunately, South Africa and other African nations are losing some of their brightest minds and most skilled professionals to the world. This trend is particularly evident in the West, where countries like the United States and major corporations…

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Nairobi To Host Africa Smart Sustainable Cities Investment Summit

Over one thousand delegates are slated to attend the Africa Smart and Sustainable Cities Investment Summit 2024 in Kenya’s capital Nairobi next month. With a total of 99 speakers drawn from over 30 countries, the summit (25-27 September) is also expected to attract about 30 exhibitors and more than 18 ministers and mayors according to organisers. It should be…

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Africa: Blockchain currency and the future of digital security

Blockchain Currency, created in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto, introduced the world to a decentralized form of currency As more aspects of our lives move online, the need for robust security measures becomes increasingly critical. Among the numerous innovations in digital security, Blockchain Currency stands out not only as a pioneer in the world of…

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Nigeria Rises to 4th in Africa’s Trade Rankings

The latest Africa Trade Barometer has revealed that Nigeria has moved up four positions from eighth to forth in the country rankings. The Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc shared some of its latest findings from the Africa Trade Barometer 2023 Issue three report. The report, which assesses key economic indicators in Africa, highlights several noteworthy developments across African countries. According…

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Africa’s AI Future Hinges on Reliable Power Supply and Collaboration

Story by Brenda Kanana In a significant address at the 11th Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition, the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, shared key perspectives on Africa’s journey towards leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). Avoiding any detractions, Professor Danbatta highlighted the pivotal role of power supply, collaboration, and…

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Africa’s Data Pioneer: Terragon’s ‘Adrenaline’ Shaping Telco-Driven Advertising Evolution

In the ever-changing realm of digital innovation, Africa’s prominent Data and Marketing Technology company, Terragon, has taken center stage in reshaping the advertising landscape. With a visionary approach that preempted the transformation of consumer data utilization, Terragon’s groundbreaking mobile advertising solution, ‘Adrenaline’, continues to set the precedent for privacy-driven marketing strategies within the African telco industry. Unveiling Adrenaline at…

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Africa Internet Summit 2023 headed to Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG has been confirmed as the host of the Africa Internet Summit 2023 (AIS 23) to be held in September. The South African city will host the event from the 26th to 30th. AIS, one of the continent’s leading African and global internet industry gatherings, will take place at the Indaba Hotel. The summit promises to bring together hundreds…

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A chat with Tanzania’s first female professor of Mathematics

Summary The professor has been in academic teaching and research for nearly 47 years since April 1976 ________________ Meet Prof Verdiana-Grace Masanja, a woman with many titles. Prof Masanja is the first Tanzanian woman to get a PhD in Mathematics and the first female Maths professor in the country. She was also the first black woman from Sub-Saharan Africa…

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