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WAPA calls of South African Govt. to rethink Wi-Fi
In the wake of World Wi-Fi Day, WAPA, the Wireless Access Providers Association, is calling on government and industry in South Africa to rethink Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is a transformative technology that makes life convenient for some, but it is also the…
Organisations that innovate in isolation do so at own peril
Industry disruptors are forcing traditional organisations to move out of their comfort zones and unless they have a solid innovation strategy and roadmap in place to compete, they run the risk of becoming obsolete. This is the view of Vish…
World Economic Forum Hails Africa’s Top Female Innovators
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has selected 5 tech-focused women from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Africa as Africa’s Top Female Innovators. These innovators (listed below) were lauded for their innovations in the areas of IT training, solar-power, mobile health…
Africa’s brightest students shine at Intel ISEF 2016
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF 2016), which was held in the United States in Phoenix Arizona, saw approximately 1,700 high school students from over 75 countries in attendance. Among these individuals were students from Nigeria, South Africa,…
14 Middle East & Africa non-profits to receive Microsoft grants
Microsoft Philanthropies has announced grants for over 100 non-profits worldwide, of which 14 are in the Middle East and Africa. These grants are a component of the $75M commitment Microsoft made to increase access to computer science education around the…
Overstretched African entrepreneurs can’t find time for innovation
The world’s small and medium business owners are struggling to innovate due to competing business priorities and a lack of appropriately skilled employees. This is according to a new global survey, which was held by Sage. Nearly a third (32%)…
What does it take to succeed in IT?
In terms of potential for excitement and career advancement, few industries hold as much promise as the IT industry. With the millions being invested in the industry every day, the change is so rapid that those who live on the…
Top 3 Startups revolutionising job search in Nigeria
Thousands of Nigerians flock to the internet on a daily basis in search of jobs. Despite the explosion of apps, websites and other tools for job applicants seeking to optimise their hunt for employment in Nigeria, many are still unable…
Exclusive Interview: Emmanuel Adegboye – Founder of Bus Stop
The 2015 MITx Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is set to be held between 23 & 28 August 2015. The bootcamp will be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and will host 5 startups hailing from Nigeria. According to MITx, 50 candidates were selected from 24…
Exclusive Interview: Chris Kwekowe – Co-founder of Slatecube
The 2015 MITx Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is set to be held between 23 & 28 August 2015. The bootcamp will be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and will host 5 startups hailing from Nigeria. According to MITx, 50 candidates were selected from 24…
5 Nigerian startups take on 2015 MITx Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
The 2015 MITx Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is set to be held between 23 & 28 August 2015. The bootcamp will be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and will host 5 startups hailing from Nigeria. According to MITx, 50 candidates were selected from…
40 African startups will emerge from Venture Bus 2015
Applications for the five Venture Bus tours in Africa are now open. For the third year in a row, Ampion will run its pan-African startup competition joined by participants from all across the globe. On the road, entrepreneurs are supported…
Rwanda: Think Incubator takes on 4 new tech start-ups
In Rwanda, technology incubator Think has taken on four new start-ups as part of a new Think accelerated program. According to the incubator, each team joining the program will receive financing, strategic consulting services, and a tailored growth-training curriculum, as…
Standard Bank unveils multiple incubators for entrepreneurs
Standard Bank launched two incubators on the 16 April 2015 with the aim to educate, create, empower and develop entrepreneurs. According to the company the new incubators are Standard Bank-owned brick-and-mortar facilities where entrepreneurs can test, develop, and deploy their…
Ranked: Top 10 most innovative companies in Africa
Africa is full of innovation. Whether it is a startup, or a multinational company, Africa is bursting with potential when it comes to innovation in the fields of technology, applications, education and the ICT sector. According to fastcompany.com, the latest…
Cisco appoints Madyibi as Govt Affairs Director for Africa
Cisco has appointed Siyabonga Madyibi as its new Government Affairs Director for Africa. According to Cisco, Madyibi will lead its government affairs and public policy strategy in Africa. Madyibi will also be tasked to engage with government officials and key policy makers…
