If innovation is meant to serve everyone, why is leadership still so homogenous- asks and talks to us on who understands the challenges of navigating the industry as a female leader.

 Aida Diarra, Senior Vice President and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa, as well as CNBC Africa’s 2024 Business Woman of the Year.

If innovation is meant to serve everyone, why is leadership still so homogenous- asks and talks to us on who understands the challenges of navigating the industry as a female leader.
&nbsp;Aida Diarra, Senior Vice President and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa, as well as CNBC Africa&rsquo;s 2024 Business Woman of the Year.

WOMAN IN STEM

Estonia's E-Residency Revolution, discovering how Estonia's pioneering E-Residency program empowers entrepreneurs worldwide, bridging geographical divides and fostering innovation.

Estonia's groundbreaking E-Residency initiative, which grants global entrepreneurs access to a digital business ecosystem. 

Mats Kuuskemaa, Head of Business Strategy at Government of Estonia’s e-Residency programme.

Estonia's E-Residency Revolution, discovering how Estonia's pioneering E-Residency program empowers entrepreneurs worldwide, bridging geographical divides and fostering innovation.
Estonia's groundbreaking E-Residency initiative, which grants global entrepreneurs access to a digital business ecosystem. 
Mats Kuuskemaa, Head of Business Strategy at Government of Estonia’s e-Residency programme.

Estonia's E-Residency

Mazda believes life’s most meaningful moments are in simple, everyday journeys. Whether commuting through the city or embarking on a weekend adventure, every drive is an opportunity to experience something extraordinary. The 7th Generation vehicles, such as the CX-60 and CX-30, bring this vision to life. With their elegant design, advanced technology, and a strong emphasis on practicality, these vehicles are not just a luxury, but a reliable addition to the family or for singletons living life to the full. More from Kerry-Lee Toner

Mazda believes life’s most meaningful moments are in simple, everyday journeys. Whether commuting through the city or embarking on a weekend adventure, every drive is an opportunity to experience something extraordinary. The 7th Generation vehicles, such as the CX-60 and CX-30, bring this vision to life. With their elegant design, advanced technology, and a strong emphasis on practicality, these vehicles are not just a luxury, but a reliable addition to the family or for singletons living life to the full. More from Kerry-Lee Toner

Mazda Innovation

Precium, formerly known as Revio, has launched a new standard of payment tokenization to enable online merchants to meaningfully tackle the primary causes of payment failures. The company, which rebranded earlier this year to signify their growth from a local processor to global payments platform, is the first to introduce this technology to the South African market while internationally; it has quickly become the gold standard for processing secure, online transactions. More from Nicole Dunn, Co-founder and COO of Precium who is on the line.

Precium, formerly known as Revio, has launched a new standard of payment tokenization to enable online merchants to meaningfully tackle the primary causes of payment failures. The company, which rebranded earlier this year to signify their growth from a local processor to global payments platform, is the first to introduce this technology to the South African market while internationally; it has quickly become the gold standard for processing secure, online transactions. More from Nicole Dunn, Co-founder and COO of Precium who is on the line.

Precium

eShandi is a leading international financial technology company, revolutionizing the landscape of inclusive financial services across emerging markets in Southern and East Africa. We are pioneering the path to a borderless digital banking experience for Africa.
Our journey has been driven by a deep commitment to financial inclusion and a relentless pursuit of technological innovation. We believe that access to reliable and affordable financial services is a fundamental right, and we are dedicated to making this a reality for communities across the continent. joining us on the is Michael Adamson, the CEO of eShandi’s South Africa business.

eShandi is a leading international financial technology company, revolutionizing the landscape of inclusive financial services across emerging markets in Southern and East Africa. We are pioneering the path to a borderless digital banking experience for Africa. Our journey has been driven by a deep commitment to financial inclusion and a relentless pursuit of technological innovation. We believe that access to reliable and affordable financial services is a fundamental right, and we are dedicated to making this a reality for communities across the continent. joining us on the is Michael Adamson, the CEO of eShandi’s South Africa business.

eShandi

With Global Entrepreneur Month, we take a look at Cloud23, a dynamic enterprise software management company, is proving that African tech companies can scale rapidly and sustainably while transforming industries. With a staggering 80% annual revenue growth over the past two years, Cloud23 has expanded its reach across Africa and Asia, employing over 175 people. As the company serves clients internationally, it continues to demonstrate how local talent and global partnerships can drive meaningful impact in the financial services sector. Joining us in the studio is Ram Ramakrishnan, CEO of Cloud23

With Global Entrepreneur Month, we take a look at Cloud23, a dynamic enterprise software management company, is proving that African tech companies can scale rapidly and sustainably while transforming industries. With a staggering 80% annual revenue growth over the past two years, Cloud23 has expanded its reach across Africa and Asia, employing over 175 people. As the company serves clients internationally, it continues to demonstrate how local talent and global partnerships can drive meaningful impact in the financial services sector. Joining us in the studio is Ram Ramakrishnan, CEO of Cloud23

Cloud23

SAYDA Communications that offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to elevate your brand, expand your online reach, and boost your business growth. The company is actively equipping secondary school students with critical 4IR skills, Tsholofelo Nowalaza, founder of Sayda Communication programs focus on Robotics and Coding, helping students gain the competencies needed to excel in a digital future and she joins us on the line to unpack some of her offerings.

SAYDA Communications that offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to elevate your brand, expand your online reach, and boost your business growth. The company is actively equipping secondary school students with critical 4IR skills, Tsholofelo Nowalaza, founder of Sayda Communication programs focus on Robotics and Coding, helping students gain the competencies needed to excel in a digital future and she joins us on the line to unpack some of her offerings.

4IR skills

Silulo Ulutho Technologies, a trailblazing organisation that has been at the forefront of bridging the digital divide in South Africa for the past 20 years. Founded by the visionary Luvuyo Rani, Silulo has grown from a single internet cafe in Khayelitsha to a national leader in technology services, boasting 40 branches across the country. To mark its two-decade milestone, Silulo has launched the Silulo Foundation in partnership with Astron, an initiative designed to provide affordable internet access and resources to young content creators, start-up entrepreneurs, and students. 

Silulo Ulutho Technologies, a trailblazing organisation that has been at the forefront of bridging the digital divide in South Africa for the past 20 years. Founded by the visionary Luvuyo Rani, Silulo has grown from a single internet cafe in Khayelitsha to a national leader in technology services, boasting 40 branches across the country. To mark its two-decade milestone, Silulo has launched the Silulo Foundation in partnership with Astron, an initiative designed to provide affordable internet access and resources to young content creators, start-up entrepreneurs, and students.

Silulo Ulutho

Open payments could radically transform financial inclusion in South Africa Industry professionals to discuss solutions for faster, easier and more affordable access to financial services at the Interledger Summit that is towards month end of October in Cape Town. South Africa has set itself apart with a mature financial system and a strong regulatory framework. Despite this, financial inclusion remains a pressing challenge. While insights show steady growth in the number of individual bank accounts, monthly transactions from these accounts remain very low. More from Interledger project manager Matšeliso Thabane.

Open payments could radically transform financial inclusion in South Africa Industry professionals to discuss solutions for faster, easier and more affordable access to financial services at the Interledger Summit that is towards month end of October in Cape Town. South Africa has set itself apart with a mature financial system and a strong regulatory framework. Despite this, financial inclusion remains a pressing challenge. While insights show steady growth in the number of individual bank accounts, monthly transactions from these accounts remain very low. More from Interledger project manager Matšeliso Thabane.

Interledger Summit

As technology continues to transform every facet of our lives, education is on the cusp of a revolution. The integration of AI into the classroom is not just a passing trend; rather, is a shift that will define both the future of learning and the workforce. At the forefront of this shift, a progressive institution is dedicated to equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in an AI-driven world. Centennial Schools has taken on the challenge of introducing learners to the ever-evolving technological advancements and preparing students for the working world by including AI as a central point of its curriculum. Joining us on the line is Shaun Fuchs- Centennial Schools founder.

As technology continues to transform every facet of our lives, education is on the cusp of a revolution. The integration of AI into the classroom is not just a passing trend; rather, is a shift that will define both the future of learning and the workforce. At the forefront of this shift, a progressive institution is dedicated to equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in an AI-driven world. Centennial Schools has taken on the challenge of introducing learners to the ever-evolving technological advancements and preparing students for the working world by including AI as a central point of its curriculum. Joining us on the line is Shaun Fuchs- Centennial Schools founder.

Integration of AI into the classroom: Centennial Schools

Technology, social media general trends, trending in tech, brand power.

Technology, social media general trends, trending in tech, brand power.

Tech Africa

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