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Patoranking launches $50m tech scholarship initiative

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Liquid, Google and Anthropic team up to power Africa's digital transformation

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Nigeria cracks down on crypto, Binance execs caught in crossfire

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Paratus partners with Starlink to boost internet access across Africa

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Google to train 20,000 Nigerians in digital skills

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Growing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

Growing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

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Generative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

Generative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

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Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

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Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

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Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

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15 startups revealed for Google's accelerator programme for women in Africa

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