A Young self-taught Student engineer is teaching other students in Zambia the power of coding, machine learning, and Robotics. His goal is to build an army of young, tech-savvy people who can contribute meaningfully to their country’s economy.
For more, I spoke to Edward Phiri, a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of EO Robotics based in Lusaka, Zambia.
Are you a journalist, freelancer, blogger, media house, or publisher based in the Middle East, Turkey & Africa looking to thrive in the digital age?
The Google News Initiative – a global platform that empowers news organizations, is looking to build a stronger future for journalism. So they’re giving up to $ 150,000 in grant money for the best idea.
I am joined by Ludovic Blecher, Head of Google News Initiative, based in Paris, France, to learn more about this competition.
According to a report released by the world economic forum, the African tech ecosystem grew exponentially in 2021 with an impressive $4.77 billion in venture capital funding.
In Nigeria, a new initiative, the Growth Africa Startup, in partnership with Lagos Business School, is training young creative minds to become the next Africa’s billion-dollar entrepreneurs. I spoke to Samuel Ajiboyede, a tech entrepreneur and founder of Growth Africa Startup in Lagos, Nigeria.
Although computer coding sounds technical, it does require creativity and is a lot of fun. if you know how to code, you can develop apps, video games, websites, and more.
However, women are significantly underrepresented in the field of technology. But Retiana Phiri a young student at Evelyn Hone College in Lusaka Zambia is trying to change that – she is using her coding skills to empower other young women.
Africa’s digital revolution offers an abundance of opportunities across a wide range of areas. From Agriculture – to e-commerce to fintech and health. Business models are being disrupted with innovations utilizing mobile and new technology. For more, I Africa 54 Tech correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to Adedoyin Adedeji, a tech entrepreneur and analyst based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Lagos – Nigeria-based Auldon Toys, a leading manufacturer of African themed toys “Unity Girl Dolls, has secured a multimillion-dollar contract with one of the world’s leading retailers Walmart to supply Unity Girl Dolls.
The African-inspired dolls, complete with locally made clothes and accessory kits, are now available in Walmart stores across the United States.
Earlier, Via Skype, I spoke to Paul Orajiaka, CEO of Auldon Toys.
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Cryptocurrency transactions in Africa are increasing. Virtual currency offers advantages for a young, tech-savvy population on a continent that already embraces mobile money.
Monthly cryptocurrency transfers to and from Africa of under ten thousand dollars- typically made by individuals and small businesses – jumped more than fifty-five percent last year to reach $316 million, according to data from the U.S. blockchain research firm chainalysis.
From Washington, DC, I am joined by Mussie Haile, CEO and founder of Moya Technologies Inc, and Balaji Onibudo, Founder and President of Xendbit, a fintech company based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Analysts say the fight against cybercrime requires a cohesive and coordinated approach because the potential for internet abuse in Africa is very high. The FBI says cybercrime has increased by over 400 percent since the coronavirus was declared as a pandemic by the world health organization over a year ago. Joining me to talk about cybercrime are two cybersecurity analysts. Adedoyin Adedeji, a tech entrepreneur, based in Lagos, Nigeria, and Nebiyou Tilahun, a cybersecurity expert based in Washington, DC.
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