SpaceX has just announced that 24 African countries will be getting their own SpaceX Starlink satellite service! This is a huge win for African countries, as this service will provide them with better internet access and faster speeds.

This news comes just in time for the coming election season in Zimbabwe, as this satellite service will give citizens access to better information and faster speeds to vote. Congratulations to Zimbabwe and all of the African countries that will be getting this fantastic service!

Elon Musk who was born in South Africa himself launched this service.
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15-Year-Old Kelvin Doe is an engineering whiz living in Sierra Leone who scours the trash bins for spare parts, which he uses to build batteries, generators and transmitters. Completely self-taught, Kelvin has created his own radio station where he broadcasts news and plays music under the moniker, DJ Focus.

Kelvin became the youngest person in history to be invited to the "Visiting Practitioner's Program" at MIT. THNKR had exclusive access to Kelvin and his life-changing journey - experiencing the US for the first time, exploring incredible opportunities, contending with homesickness, and mapping out his future.

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You Won’t Believe Eritrea President Questions African Leaders To Their Face

Let's come together in reasonable dialogue to honor our ancestors and reclaim the world through an African lens. Join me as we delve into African history, culture, and worldview to better understand their relevance to our lives today. By sharing our thoughts and knowledge, we can pave the way for a new culture of awareness and reclaim our story. As the African Diaspora saying goes, "I am because we are, and we are because I am."
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Today I’m going to show you How To Get A FREE Unlimited Virtual Visa Card In All African Countries.
A virtual card is a disposable card that can be used for online shopping and transactions without necessarily having a bank account. The card can be created online or through the help of mobile applications. Virtual cards can be used for online shopping, setup ads and even linked to a PayPal account. That means you can easily withdraw your PayPal funds with the card, which is a major problem in African countries.

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The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology of Japan called for applicants and selected Utsunomiya University as a part of the 2020 Inter-University Exchange Project – Support for the formation of collaborative programs with African universities under Type A: Start-up for Exchange Promotion Program. We would like to introduce the "Programme for Developing Human Resource to Contribute to SDGs by Merging African Potential and Japanese Scientific Technology."

Master Power Technologies awarded 2014 South African Data Centre Infrastructure Management Technology Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan

A conversation with:

Mr. Olawale Ayeni
Regional Head, Africa Venture Capital Investments
International Finance Corporation

Ms. Tahira Dosani
Managing Director
Accion Venture Lab

Mr. Chijioke Dozie
Co-Founder and CEO
OneFi

Dr. Aleksandra Gadzala
Senior Fellow, Africa Center
Atlantic Council

Ms. Njideka Harry
President and CEO
Youth for Technology Foundation

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Ms. Aubrey Hruby
Senior Fellow, Africa Center
Atlantic Council

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Dr. J. Peter Pham
Vice President for Research and Regional Initiatives
Director, Africa Center
Atlantic Council

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is having a disruptive effect on global markets. There is an opportunity, especially in Africa, to embrace human capital development and exponential technologies, such as Financial Technology, 3D Printing, and Artificial Intelligence, to accelerate industrialization and boost economic growth. However, with this rapid technological expansion has come greater uncertainty and complexity, and a need for nuanced understanding of disruptive technologies and their implications for African economies.

On the margins of the 2018 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group, please join the Atlantic Council's Africa Center on Friday, April 20, for a timely conversation on disruptive technologies and their implications for Africa's economic growth trajectory. The event will also mark the launch of the Center's latest policy briefs on Financial Technology and 3D Printing in Africa, authored by Dr. Aleksandra Gadzala.

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Nnamdi explores how African Innovation truly has the potential to change the African narrative, as well as global and pan-African trends shaping the landscape in Africa.

He is also the founder of the Disrupting Africa Encyclopedia, an online platform dedicated to identifying the 30 million Africans who can change the narrative and legacy of Africa.

He is a writer for CNBC Africa, focusing on the social and technological trends in African Innovation. Nnamdi Oranye is the author of Disrupting Africa: The Rise and Rise of African Innovation andTaking On Silicon Valley: How Africa’s Innovators will change its future. He has been named one of the 100 most influential people of African descent, an initiative by the United Nations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

A three-year project called HERESA or Higher Education Reform Experts South Africa has been launched. Funded by the European Union, The project hopes to strengthen and revitalise the country’s technology-based institutions of higher learning. It is set to build a network of experts dedicated to positively influencing the higher education sector to achieve better institutional and learning outcomes. Project Coordinator Dr Sershan Naidoo told SABC News the pilot project will focus on a few thematic areas important to reforming the higher education sector in South Africa.

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7 Inventions By Young African Inventors That Will Blow Your Mind.
There have been a surge in innovation and creativity in Africa as more young people in the continent are demonstrating ingenuity and brilliance in the world of science, technology, innovation, and invention.
Without an iota of doubt, the continent is home to some of the world’s greatest minds and geniuses; past and present.

The talk is about the sharing economy, the role technology plays in it, and the opportunities this presents for sub-Saharan Africa.ted.com

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Raymond Besiga is an entrepreneur and technologist who works to create contextually applicable technology solutions that address social and economic challenges. He is a co-founder of Sparkplug, a software development and technology consulting firm. Prior, he worked with UNICEF Uganda and served as a Global Health Corps Fellow.


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Zeinab Badawi crystallised how vital it is to understand oneself and one’s history to move forward with pride. Her talk galvanised the TEDxEuston community and shares the rich history of Africa that has often been veiled and hidden for so long. Africa has the most extended history, and in her words: “if you are not African you are an African import”.

Zeinab Badawi was born in Sudan and moved to London when she was two years old. A graduate of Oxford University and a holder of two honorary doctorates, Zeinab has extensive experience in television and radio. She presents BBC’s Hard Talk, BBC World TV’s Global Questions and World Debates and has produced and presented- through her own production company- many programmes, including the tv- series of African history in association with UNESCO. She has won many awards, chairs the Royal African Society, and is/has been on the board of among others, the British Council and the Overseas Development Institute.

Intro music ‘Castle Poles’, created by DJ Rachael. Find out more about African ideas worth spreading at www.tedxeuston.com and sign up to our mailing list http://eepurl.com/d8zKn Zeinab was born in Sudan and moved to London when she was two years old. A graduate of Oxford University and a holder of two honorary doctorates, Zeinab has extensive experience in television and radio. She presents BBC’s Hard Talk, BBC World TV’s Global Questions and World Debates and has produced and presented- through her own production company- many programmes, including the definitive tv series of African history in association with UNESCO. She has won many awards, chairs the Royal African Society, and is/has been on the board of among others, the British Council and the Overseas Development Institute. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

With over a billion people spread across more than 50 countries, Africa is developing at an unprecedented rate. This expansion is matched by the growth in the number of mobile subscribers. These have increased by some 20% each year over the past five years, with over 70% penetration expected by the end of 2012. A key priority for Vodafone Global Enterprise is to help multinational customers manage the complex business challenges that exist in Africa.

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Professor Craig McIntosh (UC San Diego) visited Stanford University on November 4, 2015 to share lessons learned about why new technology adoption among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa succeeds or fails. Professor McIntosh's lecture was part of the Food and Nutrition Policy Symposium Series sponsored by Stanford University's Center on Food Security and the Environment (FSE). FSE deputy director David Lobell introduced Professor McIntosh and FSE center fellow Marshall Burke moderated the discussion. FSE's full portfolio of research, publications, and events can be found at: http://fse.fsi.stanford.edu.

As tech giants innovate across the world, Africa’s growing market remains largely left out of some technological advancements such as voice commands. Africans speak over 2,000 different languages, but even the most spoken, like Swahili, have not made it onto services such as Siri, Google Home and Alexa.

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Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter and Square, Inc, raised some eyebrows in Silicon Valley when he announced he was moving to Africa in 2020. Africa is poised to take off as the next big tech market, and both America and China have taken notice.

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Why Elon Musk And Jack Dorsey Have Big Plans For Africa

The promise of abundant milk and meat drives many poor African farmers to spend scarce money on imported cattle breeds. However, under the harsh conditions of Africa's smallholder farms, these exotic breeds generally perform poorly. New breeding technologies promise to improve this situation, and generate a breeding pool of affordable, hardy and productive cattle breeds suitable for African farmers.

When I travelled across West Africa this year, Burkina Faso is the country where I saw the largest expanse of farm land despite fighting insurgency.
Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, has faced numerous challenges in its agricultural development, including climate change, land degradation, and limited access to modern farming technologies. However, over the years, the country has made significant strides in revolutionizing its agricultural sector.

Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, agriculture has gained a lot of momentum and has the potential to bring about significant transformation in Burkina Faso's agricultural sector, contributing to increased food security, economic growth, and rural development.

Farmers in the country have increasingly embraced methods that work with nature, such as organic farming, intercropping, and crop rotation. These practices not only improve soil fertility and reduce the need for chemical inputs but also make farming more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Burkina Faso has moved away from traditional mono-cropping and has diversified its agricultural production. Farmers are now growing a wider range of crops, including millet, sorghum, maize, rice, cotton, and various vegetables. This diversification not only ensures a more balanced diet for the population but also reduces the risk of crop failure due to weather-related factors.

The government and various international organizations have played a crucial role in providing farmers with access to improved seeds and crop varieties that are more resilient to changing climatic conditions. This has led to increased crop yields and overall productivity.

Ibrahim Traoré's agricultural agenda has the potential to transform Burkina Faso's agricultural sector by prioritizing sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity. Through a comprehensive approach that addresses the diverse needs of farmers and fosters collaboration between the public and private sectors, Burkina Faso can achieve greater food security, economic development, and improved livelihoods for its citizens.