Articles about Africa Tech Week

Malatsi talks delicate balance between innovation, regulation

South Africa is building the foundations of a truly digital nation, says communications minister Solly Malatsi.

Internet access no longer a luxury, says comms minister

The state is committed to achieving wide-ranging internet access for all citizens, says communications minister Mondli Gungubele.

BREAKING: Sentech embarks on data centre project

The data centres will be established across South Africa, as part of Sentech’s multi-dimensional objective to provide telecommunications services.

SA satellite to ‘reduce cost to communicate’

The local satellite aims to enhance the country’s technology sovereignty and self-reliance, says Sentech COO Tebogo Leshope.

Cape Town readies for Africa Tech Week

The Mother City will once again host the summit for Africa’s start-up community, which takes place in May.

Everlytic gains more accolades for leadership in multichannel messaging

The company has been selected as a runner-up for the Technology Company of the Year Awards for 2021 at Africa Tech Week.

Discovery, Vodacom, MTN ranked high for 'exponentiality'

A new study finds Discovery, Vodacom and MTN are the top three JSE top 40 stocks when it comes to their ability to grow exponentially.

Adapting fintech: A lesson from homo sapiens

Making fintech work for the informal sector is not about the most advanced technology, it's about people, says Standard Bank's Naomi Snyman.

Developing innovations that dominate industries

Today, it's the businesses that focus on the customer that will really stand out, says Craig Lubbe, CEO of Bidorbuy.

Unpacking digital transformation

Digital transformation can be small steps or giant leaps in innovation, according to industry insiders speaking at Africa Tech Week in Cape Town.

The ABCs of AI

With everyone talking about AI and the potential it holds, a group of industry experts at Africa Tech Week unpacked the impact of this trend.

Top tips for African start-up success

From pivoting to meet customer needs, to being open to sharing ideas, these were the tips covered during a panel discussion at Africa Tech Week in Cape Town.