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Cryptocurrency: a force for good?
Although cryptocurrencies may be viewed by some as primarily a speculative investment opportunity, they have a possibly greater, social value.
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- Technology
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Press release: The African Tech Hubs pioneering innovation: How digital transformation can drive growth and job creation across emerging economies
Innovation and entrepreneurship play an ever-increasing role in growing Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Why Silicon Valley’s money can’t solve Africa’s tech problems
“Parachute investing is a problem. If you’re investing in early-stage companies from an airplane, you should consider philanthropy"
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- Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Pew: Social media still growing in emerging markets but stalled elsewhere
In 2015-16, roughly four-in-ten adults across the emerging nations surveyed by Pew said they used social networking sites, and as of 2017, a majority (53%) use social media.
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Breaking down France’s new $76M Africa startup fund
The $76 million (or €65 million) will divvy up into three parts, according to AFD Digital Task Team Leader Christine Ha.
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- Entrepreneurship, Investing, Technology
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- Europe & Eurasia
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Why Africa May – or May Not – Be the Next Major E-Commerce Market
Research firm Statista estimates that the ecommerce sector in Africa generated $16.5 billion in revenue in 2017 and forecasts revenue of $29 billion by 2022.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Blockchain international aid player Aid:Tech raises €1m
Dublin-based start-up Aid:Tech revolutionises how governments, enterprises and NGOs deliver aid to refugee camps.
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- Technology
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Rising wave of e-frauds puts Nigerian economy at risk
Recently, Nigerian banks were among the ones targeted by the North Korean hacker, Lazarus. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, rates e-fraud as the biggest risk in the sector which has widely incorporated electronic payment solutions such as Automated Teller Machines, ATMs, NIBBS Instant Payment, NIP, and mobile banking.
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- Inclusive Fintech, Technology
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