One of the attractions returning to AfricaCom is the AHUB, where investors can meet market-ready start-ups.
The country records gains in gross domestic expenditure on R&D, with the business sector remaining the big R&D spender.
The global technology company is working with development organisations across agriculture, education and micro-commerce to provide under-served communities access to the digital economy.
Improved sensor accuracy, advances in miniaturisation and better user data protection are some of the reasons why the sector will balloon, says Gartner.
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Hybridisation is the next workforce frontier, as companies seek professionals with specialised cross-industry skills to spur innovation, says trends analyst Dion Chang.
Right ePharmacy and BBD have teamed up to develop the Pharmacy Dispensing Unit or ATM Pharmacy.
The ability to add multiple digital microphones to the Konftel 800, along with its audio quality and user-friendly design, has heightened interest.
Edtech start-ups from across Africa are invited to submit solutions aimed at improving access to quality education.
Government is urged to favour smart procurement, with SMEs expressing frustration with current processes.
There are unlimited business cases for AI, but like any other tech innovation, the excitement must be tempered with a cost benefit analysis.
The winners of the 2019 Global Fintech Hackcelerator @ Southern Africa will compete for the top global prize in Singapore.
With two weeks to go to AfricaCom 2019, here are the highlights of the key topics on the agenda.