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Category: Technology
How to Build RPA Initiatives to Discover Deeper Business Value
London, UK, March 13, 2019//- At first glance, the case for investing in robotic process automation (RPA) seems incredibly strong.
Ampio, Plutos Ventures Unveil New venture for Africa-focused Start-ups
Nairobi & Berlin, Kenya and Germany, March 12, 2019// – Africa-focused Ampion and Berlin-based Plutos Ventures Holding today announced the founding of Ampion Ventures.
UNCTAD: Electronic Components Drive Renewed Growth in Trade in Tech Goods
Geneva, Switzerland,11 March 2019// – Demand for electronic components used in Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices drove the value of trade in international imports of information and communications technology (ICT) goods in 2017 to reach $2.1 trillion, according to new figures released by UNCTAD.
20 Top Francophone African Start-Ups Enter World Bank Group Tech Acceleration Program
Bamako, Mali, March 11, 2019/ — Twenty of the most promising Francophone African tech start-ups will participate in the L’Afrique Excelle residency in Mali, a full-week bootcamp set to kick off the Francophone edition of the World Bank Group’s XL Africa, tech start-up accelerator.
MTN Meets Key Medium-term Targets, Accelerates growth
Johannesburg, South Africa, March 9, 2019// – MTN Group has met all its medium-term targets, reducing its holding company leverage and accelerating service revenue growth driven by the implementation of its BRIGHT strategy.
Ghana: NCR Urges Women to Leverage Tech as World Marks Women’s Day
Accra, Ghana, March 7, 2019//-The Network of Communications Reporters (NCR) has urged Ghanaian women to leverage all forms of technology to champion their course to become more influential in society.
Utimaco, Astel Sign Distribution Partnership For HSMs in the Africa Region
London, United Kingdom, March 7, 2019// – Astel, a leading provider for IT infrastructure and office automation solutions on the African continent, and Utimaco, the global number two in Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), announced a distribution partnership for the Africa region.
Huawei Sues U.S Over Ban
Shenzhen, China (CNN Business)//-Embattled Chinese tech giant Huawei is suing the US government in its most aggressive move yet to fight back against accusations that its technology poses a global security threat.
Who is Leading Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Investment to Enable the Tech of the Future?
Cape Town, South Africa, March 7, 2019/ — Digital and broadband infrastructure investment is clearly one of the top priorities for Africa’s key telecom operators and investment firms in 2019.