Open payments – a catalyst for African innovation
WEB5 hours ago · The advancement of open payments in Africa could hold the key to turbocharge innovation, benefitting economies and uplifting communities through cheap and access to financial services. South Africa has a flourishing fintech ecosystem with 140 fintech startups, representing about 20.6% of all fintech startups on …
African e-commerce: Trends and opportunities for 2024 - ITWeb …
WEBJul 15, 2024 · This article explores the key trends shaping African e-commerce and the opportunities they offer for 2024. Summary: The African e-commerce market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing internet penetration and smartphone adoption. With a projected 438 million mobile broadband users by 2030, the continent presents significant ...
Connectivity in South Africa: the numbers you need to know
WEBJul 13, 2021 · The GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index ranks countries’ connectivity according to their infrastructure, affordability, consumer readiness, and content and services. Although the index categorises South Africa as a ‘transitioner’ country, our score of 60.1 out of 100 on the index makes us a mobile connectivity leader in Africa.
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Africa’s OTT services market poised for explosive growth
WEBAfrica , 05 May 2022. The over-the-top (OTT) services market in Africa is poised for explosive growth over the coming years, with revenue increasing by well over US$1-billion from 2020, ITWeb reports. The article references Digital TV Research which claims that the continent’s collective OTT revenue was only US$392-million at the end of 2020 ...
The future of cyber security in Africa
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Africa’s high cyber risk profile. With African countries at various stages of implementing digital transformation initiatives, the continent has become a fertile hunting ground for increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals. With the number of internet users in Africa expected to reach 1.1 billion by 2029, cyber security has never been more ...
Endeavor SA Secures R190m to boost African tech start-ups
WEB1 day ago · Endeavor South Africa has secured R190 million in the first funding round of its R500 million fund, Harvest Fund III, which is destined for investment in African tech start-ups and companies. Exceeding the first close funding target of R150 million, the fund’s aim is secure R500 million to invest in high-potential tech companies across Africa.
African Tech Voices: The state of the cloud in Africa - ITWeb Africa
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Africa’s most innovative countries look to boost 570-million …
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · The World Intellectual Property Organisation's (WIPO’s) Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022 has named Botswana, Kenya, Morocco, and South Africa as some of Africa's most innovative countries. The GII2022 report tracks the current state of global innovation and identifies areas where innovation is essential to drive the creation of ideas, businesses, and solutions that address challenges faced ...
ITWeb Africa editor wins tech journo of the year award
WEB3 days ago · By Admire Moyo. Africa , South Africa , 08 Oct 2024. ITWeb Africa editor Samuel Mungadze. Samuel Mungadze, ITWeb Africa editor, was on Saturday named Tech Journalist of the Year at the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) Tech Awards 2024. The event honours exceptional talent and innovation …