Qualcomm has announced the new cohort of startups for its 2024 Make in Africa programme, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation across the African continent
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RailTel expands reach in South Africa
RailTel, InoviTel (PTY) LTD, & Tsiko Africa Energy & Infrastructure partner to introduce Indian tech to South Africa's telecom, railways & IT sectors. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd (RailTel), a Mini Ratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has entered into a Tripartite MOU with InoviTel (PTY) LTD and Tsiko Africa Energy & Infrastructure
AfriLabs expands, welcomes 16 new hubs
AfriLabs welcomes new hubs to its thriving innovation community, spanning across Africa. (Image source: AfriLabs)
AfriLabs has announced the admission of several new hubs into its ever-expanding community, reinforcing its pivotal role in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration throughout the continent
Innovating Education Expo: Empowering girls through innovation
The AU Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA) recognises information, communication and technology (ICT) as a major tool for empowering graduates and ensuring they contribute to social economic development by ensuring they not only have universal access but also ensuring they enhance the quality of provision and delivery, of services
Rwanda's digital growth with Bank of Kigali & Network International
(L-R): Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO, Bank of Kigali and Dr Reda Helal, group managing director – processing, Africa and co-head group processing, Network International. (Image source: Network International)
Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, and Dr Reda Helal, group managing director – Processing at Network International, highlight the pivotal role of financial inclusion and literacy initiatives in fueling the growth of digital economies