Africa Teen Geeks with the support of the Department of Basic Education and UNICEF.
Innovation: A Route to Prosperity for Africa’s Girls
The importance of education for African girls cannot be overstated. Not only does educating and empowering girls have a multiplier effect on a country’s economic growth and development, but doing so has also been shown to have a direct impact on reducing poverty.
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Africa Teen Geeks Appeals for Technology Education Access
Africa Teen Geeks has grown to become one the largest computer science NGOs in Africa. @mbanjwax caught up with CEO Lindiwe Matlali who aims to bridge the gap between young people who seek access to technology education at #WEF23.
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Press Conference: Trailblazing entrepreneurs tackling the world’s biggest problems
Join this press conference to hear about how the private sector, governments and other organisations are joining UpLink’s mission to source and scale the innovative start-ups that will accelerate progress on the global sustainability goals. These include new partnerships that will strengthen sustainable forestry, youth education and food security.
TIA Welcomes Newly Appointed Board
Congratulations to our CE @LindiweMatlali for her appointment to the board of the #Technology #Innovation Agency by Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Ndzimande. #Womenintech #africateengeeks #Girlswhocode #GirlGeek #Leadership
Africa Tech Festival
Registration Now Open
The largest and most influential event in African tech returns as an online experience from 8 – 12 November, 2021.
Free visitor registration is now open, so to take your place among the innovators driving Africa’s journey to the Fourth Industrial Revolution – get your ticket today.
KEY THEMES FOR 2021 INCLUDE:
CONNECTING AFRICA’S NEXT BILLION
Uniting Africa’s connectivity champions to deliver on the promise of affordable, reliable and sustainable digital connectivity for all.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Ensuring infrastructure investment remains at the top of Africa’s tech agenda, as the centerpiece of the continent’s digital transformation.
Green ICT and the Sustainability Challenge
Championing sustainable energy as a route to affordable and reliable electrification for all, as a central pillar of Africa’s 4IR.
Policy, Governance and Leadership through Change
Highlighting the most important issues of governance and leadership to facilitate fair and progressive development.
COVID-19 Legacy
Weighing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on African tech & telecoms, against the opportunity of accelerated disruptive technological integration.
The Real Value of Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
Tracking the continent’s pursuit of an equitable Fourth Industrial Revolution that drives tech-enabled digital economies.
Telcos of Tomorrow: The Evolution of African Telecoms
Exploring the biggest evolving trends in African telecoms, to keep telcos at the centre of the continent’s digital transformation journey.