Monthly Archives: August 2021

USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO RECRUIT NEW TALENT

Africa has a unique opportunity to develop its competitiveness through artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report released recently by International Research Centre for AI – Under the auspices of UNESCO.
In Tunisia, FabSkill, a Tunis-based artificial intelligence startup using AI to recruit new talent for companies worldwide, gives traditional web recruitment platforms a run for their money.
Africa 54’s Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Bechir Afifi, CEO of Fabskill.

Oribags Innovations Uganda

It’s not uncommon to see people carry paper bags to schools, offices, and to and from retail and grocery stores. But, perhaps, you could argue that it’s a new trend because they are 100% recyclable.
In Uganda, Ori-bags Innovations Ltd, one of the leading manufacturers of Eco-friendly paper bags, is turning various forms of waste into valuable products.
For more, Africa 54’s Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Rusia Orikiriza, CEO, Oribags Innovations, Ltd in Kampala, Uganda.

MAKING IT IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

African fashion Labels are flourishing, with many young, emerging designers breaking into the global market. However, despite this upward trend, many African fashion brands struggle to get the proper media placement or connections to help them achieve their dreams.

Well, for more perspective, Africa 54’s Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Busie Matsiko-Andan, a Global Strategist and serial entrepreneur based in New York City.

TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE HOW TO CODE in GHANA

Computer programing skills are seen by many to earn a decent income. But for Afia Owusu- Forfie, founder and executive director, Coders Who Travel, it’s empowering young people with computer or mathematical programming skills to meet the global demand for software developers.
Africa 54’s Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke Afia Owusu- Forfie, founder and executive director, Coders Who Travel, in the US State of Virginia.

Investing in tech startups and leading innovation

One of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, Union Bank, empowers early-stage tech startups and leads innovation. Earlier, this year the bank announced the winners of its fourth edition of the Innovation Challenge, Union X dubbed A New Discovery.
The contest was open to Startups in FinTech, E-Commerce, Health, Education, and Agriculture.
For more perspective, Africa 54’s Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Lola Aworanti-Ekugo, Head, Digital and Innovation, Union Bank, Lagos, Nigeria.

Ghanaian Meteorologist Making her Mark

Young women in the West Africa nation of Ghana often feel alone and isolated. But, in Accra, Ghana, Maureen Ahiataku is part of a new breed of young meteorologists using her skills to empower and encourage young people to pursue careers in Meteorology.

For more perspective, Africa 54’s Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Maureen Ahiataku, a meteorologist with Ghana Meteorological Agency in Accra, Ghana.

AMERICAN BUSINESSES EYING AFRICA FOR BUSINESS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Africa is projected to recover in 2021 from its worst economic recession caused by the global pandemic COVID–19, according to a report by the Africa development bank released earlier this year.

Most economies are reopening with people on the continent getting vaccinated, and now American companies are discussing Africa as a business destination.

For more insight, Africa 54’s tech correspondent Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke with Scott Eisner, president of the U.S.-Africa Business Center, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce based in Washington DC.

EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH DIGITAL SKILLS IN GHANA

With regional hubs in Ghana, Rwanda, Madagascar, and headquarters in Canada, VIAMO, a global social enterprise specializing in mobile engagement, information, and communication technology for development, empowers individuals, especially women with digital skills overcome daily challenges. Africa 54’s Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Sandra Abrokwa, Viamo Country Director, based in Accra, Ghana.

CHANGING TUNISIA’S EDUCATION ECO SYSTEM

A Tunis-based EduTech company GoMyCode is changing the education landscape in the North African Country. Their goal is to train the next generation technology entrepreneurs on the most innovative and recent technologies and connect them with tech opportunities worldwide.

For more perspective, Africa 54’s Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Rahma Hammami, Chief Marketing Officer, GoMyCode in Tunis, Tunisia.

BRIDGING THE DIGITAL SKILLS GAP IN UGANDA

A Ugandan non-for-profit Organization, Digital Literacy Initiative, uses local languages to empower young people and women with digital skills training and improve their chances of getting employment in the growing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry.

Africa 54’s Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Joan Katambi, Team Lead, Digital Literacy Initiative in Kampala, Uganda.

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