Preparing for a knowledge economy in Africa
To catch up with the world’s technological advances, Africa’s education system needs to promote science and technology, says guest editor Amandine Ndikumasabo.
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Media campus set to fill Africa’s digital skills gap
Africa’s growing media industry is being held back by a massive skills gap at the production level. However, as Peter Burdin reports, a new training initiative promises to change all that.
Helios Towers set to achieve expansion plans in Africa ahead of schedule, says CEO Kash Pandya
Helios Towers is the most diversified telecoms tower company in Africa. CEO Kash Pandya talks us through the company’s plans for expansion.
Harnessing soft power: The new face of African collaboration
How can Africa optimise its creative industries and harness its soft power? A virtual seminar brought together some of Africa’s leading voices. Neil Ford reports.
Nigeria’s fintechs drive growth of digital culture
Nigeria has been one of Africa’s fastest-growing destinations for new investment in fintech, which is helping the country to address the longstanding problem of financial …
Digital connectivity is a human right
Africa’s digital revolution could take a literal shape if its leaders fail to connect the unconnected, says Ivor Ichikowitz