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Ghanaian President and AfCFTA Secretary Drive Digital Innovation at Africa Soft Power Symposium

This week, global policymakers, industry leaders, and experts gathered in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to discuss critical topics shaping Africa's digital future. A prominent event was the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, organized by Africa Soft Power (ASP) in collaboration with Convene Africa. The event focused on the critical role…
October 3, 20240Comments

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Nigeria leads Africa’s FinTech revolution
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Nigeria leads Africa’s FinTech revolution

Ambassador Fashina Olaoluwa, representing Nigeria at the Best Diplomatic Conference in the United Kingdom (UK), highlighted Nigeria's status as Africa's leading financial technology (FinTech) hub. In his address, he emphasized how Nigeria has been a key player in fostering a fair, inclusive technological ecosystem and closing the digital divide across the continent. Nigeria's Commitment to…
October 2, 20240Comments

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Rwanda South Korea trade ties
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Rwanda Seeks Stronger Ties with South Korea to Boost Trade and Investment

Rwanda seeks to build stronger partnerships with South Korea, focusing on human and technological capital and attracting more Korean investments to accelerate the country's shift from aid dependency to a trade-driven, industrialised industrialised economy. In an interview with The Korea Herald, Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe emphasised that South Korea's…
September 27, 20240Comments

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Digital gender divide in Africa
Women In Tech

Bridging the Digital Gender Divide Through Mentorship and Collaboration

Sumaiyya Nyansige, now a Security Consultant, attributes her career success to the skills and connections she gained through the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI). Participating in the program's second cohort expanded her network. It linked her to potential employers, showcasing how mentorship and education can bridge the digital gender divide. This sentiment was echoed…
September 26, 20240Comments

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Starlink Africa
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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a Game Changer for Africa?

Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, promises to revolutionise internet access worldwide, aiming to bring superfast broadband to "almost anywhere on Earth." Already launched in several African countries, the service aims to address the continent's longstanding issue of patchy internet access. But is Starlink the solution Africa needs? What is Starlink? Starlink, a project under…
September 26, 20240Comments

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5G maritime network Africa
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MTN and ZTE Unveil Africa’s First 5G Maritime Network in Western Cape

In partnership with ZTE Corporation, MTN South Africa has launched Africa's first 5G ultra-range maritime network in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This groundbreaking initiative, announced on September 19, aims to revolutionize maritime connectivity and enhance the region's economic prospects. By integrating cutting-edge technology, MTN and ZTE are set to boost tourism, support local fisheries, and…
September 25, 20240Comments

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Africa's beauty manufacturing
Global News Startup

Can Africa’s Manufacturing Keep Pace with the Global Beauty Industry?

The global beauty industry, valued at over $500 billion, is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating continued expansion in the years to come. As global beauty brands race to innovate and meet demand, manufacturing capabilities, particularly in emerging markets like Africa, are under scrutiny. By 2030, business-to-business manufacturing spending in Africa is expected to reach…
September 23, 20240Comments

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