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Omdia: African cellular IoT connections will reach 35.6M by 2030
IoT
Omdia: African cellular IoT connections will reach 35.6M by 2030Omdia: African cellular IoT connections will reach 35.6M by 2030

New research from Omdia shows that Africa is expected to have 35.6 million cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections by 2030, while the global market will top 5.4 billion.

byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Jan 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Cloud Networking
Four African cloud startups to watch in 2024Four African cloud startups to watch in 2024
byMatshepo Sehloho
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Moniepoint: AI is changing fintech for the better
AI
Moniepoint: AI is changing fintech for the betterMoniepoint: AI is changing fintech for the better
byPaula Gilbert
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Google study shows major AI interest from South Africans
AI
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Bolt Kenya adds feature to stop offline trips
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Showmax 2.0 to launch in February
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African startup funding down 39% in 2023, regional split improves
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African startup funding down 39% in 2023, regional split improves
Jan 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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Enterprise Technology
Ericsson appoints new West Africa, Morocco VP
Ericsson appoints new West Africa, Morocco VP
Jan 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
SA's RedAcademy connects young people to IT jobs
Innovation Hub
SA's RedAcademy connects young people to IT jobs
SA's RedAcademy connects young people to IT jobs
Dec 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
ATF 2023: GrindTea founder Wandile Mthiyane on workplace diversity
Innovation Hub
ATF 2023: GrindTea founder Wandile Mthiyane on workplace diversity
ATF 2023: GrindTea founder Wandile Mthiyane on workplace diversity
Dec 27, 2023
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7 Min View
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Enricher
Startups
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Enricher
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Enricher
Dec 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
AI
ATF 2023: Accenture's Nitesh Singh on harnessing AI for African business
ATF 2023: Accenture's Nitesh Singh on harnessing AI for African business
Dec 19, 2023
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Interview: Airtel Zambia's Natasha Mulowa on Airtel TV
Social Technology
Interview: Airtel Zambia's Natasha Mulowa on Airtel TV
Interview: Airtel Zambia's Natasha Mulowa on Airtel TV
Dec 15, 2023
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5 Min View
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Qualcomm launches 2024 Africa startup mentorship program
Innovation Hub
Qualcomm launches 2024 Africa startup mentorship program
Qualcomm launches 2024 Africa startup mentorship program
Dec 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Cloud Networking
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Startups
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1 Min Read
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Empowering Africa through enhanced global connectivity
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Empowering Africa through enhanced global connectivity
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Nov 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChina Mobile International
Uber SA introduces electric scooters
Emerging Technology
Uber SA introduces electric scooters
Uber SA introduces electric scooters
Nov 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Interview: MTN's Christian Bombrun on growing content services
Emerging Technology
Interview: MTN's Christian Bombrun on growing content services
Interview: MTN's Christian Bombrun on growing content services
Nov 3, 2023
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6 Min View
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
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Innovation Hub
Africa Tech Festival announces finalists for Startup World Cup
Africa Tech Festival announces finalists for Startup World Cup
Oct 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAfrica Tech Festival
Uber Country Manager for Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire Marjorie Saint-Lot. (Source: Africa Tech Festival).
Digital Inclusion
Uber's Marjorie Saint-Lot on inclusion and sustainability in Africa
Uber's Marjorie Saint-Lot on inclusion and sustainability in Africa
Oct 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
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Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 2: Solving Africa's energy crisis
Sponsored Content
Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 2: Solving Africa's energy crisis
Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 2: Solving Africa's energy crisis
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36 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Orange Energies to provide freezing solutions to 12 African countries
Partnerships
Orange Energies to provide freezing solutions to 12 African countries
Orange Energies to provide freezing solutions to 12 African countries
Oct 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: SA's Contract Understanding
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: SA's Contract Understanding
Hot startup of the month: SA's Contract Understanding
Oct 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
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Startups
AfricaIgnite Hosts the African leg of the Startup World Cup at ATF
AfricaIgnite Hosts the African leg of the Startup World Cup at ATF
Oct 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Akowe
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Akowe
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Akowe
Oct 6, 2023
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
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Innovation Hub
Morning Coffee with Connecting Africa – Zora Group's Kgomotso Motshidi
Morning Coffee with Connecting Africa – Zora Group's Kgomotso Motshidi
Oct 3, 2023
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3 Min View
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MultiChoice cans Showmax Pro, prepares for revamp
Emerging Technology
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MultiChoice cans Showmax Pro, prepares for revamp
Oct 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
BCG: AI is not a silver bullet, but its opportunities are huge
AI
BCG: AI is not a silver bullet, but its opportunities are huge
BCG: AI is not a silver bullet, but its opportunities are huge
Sep 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Interview: Juliet Ehimuan on Africa's next wave of innovation
Innovation Hub
Interview: Juliet Ehimuan on Africa's next wave of innovation
Interview: Juliet Ehimuan on Africa's next wave of innovation
Sep 28, 2023
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15 Min View
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
InDrive enters Zimbabwe's Bulawayo
Emerging Technology
InDrive enters Zimbabwe's Bulawayo
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Sep 19, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MTN signs IoT deal in SA, e-waste recycling project in Benin
IoT
MTN signs IoT deal in SA, e-waste recycling project in Benin
MTN signs IoT deal in SA, e-waste recycling project in Benin
Sep 18, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Kenya authorities want TikTok live banned
Regulation
Kenya authorities want TikTok live banned
Kenya authorities want TikTok live banned
Sep 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
4Sight Holdings ramps up 4IR, enterprise tech expansion
Enterprise Technology
4Sight Holdings ramps up 4IR, enterprise tech expansion
4Sight Holdings ramps up 4IR, enterprise tech expansion
Sep 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN gives $53K to women-owned digital SMMEs
Women in Tech
MTN gives $53K to women-owned digital SMMEs
MTN gives $53K to women-owned digital SMMEs
Sep 1, 2023
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1 Min Read
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