Connecting Africa News

21/10/2025

Great Scott! It's Marty McFly Day and we can't help but notice some of his besties will be joining us at ⏰ Meet Christopher Lloyd and Claudia Wells this November and be part of this Back to the Future moment—get tickets now: http://spr.ly/6181AAtRP

21/10/2025

NEWS: Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia has launched a small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) platform to promote digital growth and empower small businesses.



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Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia has launched an SME platform to promote digital growth and empower small businesses.

21/10/2025

NEWS: The Republic of Congo has launched 20 high-speed Internet connectivity sites in rural areas.



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The Republic of Congo has launched 20 high-speed Internet connectivity sites in rural areas.

17/10/2025

PODCAST: The is back for Season 4.

On the first episode we are joined by Delta40's Sean Karanja who delves into Africa's evolving climate tech ecosystem and how venture capital firms are becoming increasingly interested in planet positive startups.



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In S4 Ep. 1 Delta40's Sean Karanja delves into Africa's evolving climate tech ecosystem and how VCs are upping investments in planet positive startups.

17/10/2025

NEWS: Zimbabwe's government and a Russian consortium of cybersecurity technology companies, Cyberus Technology, are joining forces to train young Zimbabweans in cybersecurity skills.



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Zimbabwe's government and Cyberus Technology are joining forces to train young Zimbabweans in cybersecurity skills.

17/10/2025

NEWS: World Bank Group President Ajay Banga is skeptical about 's leapfrogging opportunity, but experts believe that while challenges exist in Africa, so do advancement opportunities. correspondent Eden Harris reports.

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World Bank Group President Ajay Banga is skeptical about AI's leapfrogging opportunity for Africa, but experts believe there are advancement opportunities.

16/10/2025

Lineup is stacked, dates are set, and the countdown's on 💥 2026 FAN EXPO shows are rolling into cities across North America. Check the full schedule and find your next fandom stop. Get your tickets now: http://spr.ly/6181AFkjv

16/10/2025

NEWS: Global professional services firm PwC has opened its first Digital Resilience Center (DRC) in the Middle East and North Africa, located in Morocco.



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Global network of professional services firm PwC has opened its first DRC in the MENA region.

15/10/2025

Early Bird pricing ends TOMORROW at 11:59 PM ET 👀 Don’t let FOMO hit—grab your tickets now and secure your spot at the ultimate fandom weekend. Get tickets: http://spr.ly/6184A0whi+

15/10/2025

NEWS: Ethiopian state-owned Ethio Telecom has partnered with Chinese Android smartphone maker Tinno to boost smartphone adoption in the country.



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Ethiopian state-owned Ethio Telecom has partnered with Chinese Android smartphone maker Tinno to boost smartphone adoption in the country.

14/10/2025

Fandom weekend incoming 💥 But first—tickets. Early Bird pricing ends in two days, so now’s the time to make it official. Lock it in while it’s still a steal. Get tickets: http://spr.ly/6184AIite+

14/10/2025

NEWS: Namibia has partnered with Angola to use the Angosat-2 satellite to improve connectivity in the country's remote areas where terrestrial infrastructure remains limited.



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Namibia has partnered with Angola to use Angosat-2 satellite to improve connectivity in the country's remote areas.