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<p>Imagination is more important than knowledge. Are creative industries Africa&#8217;s secret weapon to lead the global economy? How can the continent optimize and leverage on this? Join CNBC Africa as the leading industry experts from across the continent gathers at WEF Davos as they delve deeper into this.</p>


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<p>During a time when the global economy is battling inflation, coupled with the call for countries to increase their effort to become more sustainable, how will Africa bond together to rise up to the challenge? A panel of industry experts joins to discuss sustainability and inclusion as Africa unite to rise together.</p>


DAVOS 2024: Sustainability and Inclusion: Together We Rise

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<p>Technology is advancing at an alarming rate. Artificial Intelligence – or AI – is a hot topic discussed at this year’s WEF. Africa is left asking itself whether it’s playing catch up or can Africa lead the pack. A panel of experts share their knowledge on blockchain, tokenization and what is the best way forward.</p>


DAVOS 2024: Technology to Leapfrog: Leading Innovation, Blockchain, AI & Tokenization

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<p>Africa, renowned for its abundant cultural tapestry, reflects this diversity through its cuisine. Every dish tells a story, an immersion into a world where tradition meets innovation.</p>


Game Changers: The growth of culinary dining in Rwanda

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<p>Bag Innovation, a Rwandan ed-tech start-up since 2017, is addressing the rising youth unemployment by enhancing education outcomes. With over 50 employees, it is aspiring to become Africa&#8217;s top job simulation platform.</p>


Game Changers: Bag Innovation: The gateway to curbing unemployment in Rwanda

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<p>To match the pace of our rapidly changing world, Rwanda has committed to build upon one of its biggest assets. By focussing its energy on the youth, the country is paving a solid foundation for them to launch themselves into the future.</p>


Game Changers: Youth: A catalyst for economic growth

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<p>The agro-processing sector in Rwanda contributes up to a third of Rwanda&#8217;s GDP. Higher output of the agriculture sector enables agro-processing to position itself as the main driver of Rwanda&#8217;s manufacturing sector. This allows the opportunity to unlock this industry to manufacture and produce crisps.</p>


Game Changers: Unlocking Rwanda’s agro-processing potential

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<p>The path to achieving entrepreneurial success commences by identifying an unmet need within the market, while the sustainability of the established business is determined by the supportive ecosystem. Rwanda, in its endeavour to excel, is diligently investing efforts to foster a thriving community and cultivate an entrepreneurial culture within the nation.</p>


Game Changers: The important role of SMEs in Rwanda’s economy


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<p>Africa stands at the forefront of a digital revolution that has been unfolding at an unstoppable pace. This vibrant continent is rapidly embracing the digital age, with internet connectivity and mobile subscriptions on the rise. Indeed, the global economic challenges of recent years have only served to accelerate this process, which has in turn led to a sharp decline in the use of cash across the region, from 86% of all personal consumption expenditure in 2019 to 72% in 2022. As of June this year, instant payment systems (IPSs) recorded 23 billion transactions valued at US$ 1.2 trillion across Africa.</p>



<p>At the heart of this transformation stands Visa, a global leader in digital payments, which strives to play a pivotal role in facilitating the evolution of Africa’s financial infrastructure and foster innovation. The Visa story in Africa is not merely one of transaction facilitation; it is a journey of commitment to growth, innovation, and financial inclusion.</p>



<p>Africa&#8217;s businesses have adapted swiftly to the digital shift, with remarkable growth being witnessed across merchant locations, evidenced by a surge in active Visa payment credentials and e-commerce payment volumes having tripled over the past five years, At the same time, contactless payments, a concept nearly non-existent just five years ago, now account for over half of payments in South Africa, with other African nations expected to follow suit.</p>



<p>However, the road ahead is not without its challenges with limited digital literacy and restricted access to digital financial services hindering small and medium-sized business (SMBs) growth.</p>



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<p>Visa&#8217;s commitment to Africa&#8217;s growth is unwavering. The company has pledged a substantial $1 billion investment over the next five years, focusing on scaling operations, deploying innovative solutions, and nurturing vital partnerships. To underscore this dedication, Visa has been steadily expanding its presence across Africa, recently opening its tenth office on the continent, with plans in play for another office for Tanzania within the next year. Simultaneously, Visa has been augmenting its workforce, recruiting top talent across Sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in a remarkable 60% growth in full-time employees over the past two years.</p>



<p>Innovation is at the core of Visa&#8217;s approach in Africa. The company has established its first Innovation Centre in Nairobi to create a platform where local clients and fintech partners can co-create payment and commerce solutions tailored to African needs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-empowering-businesses-and-enabling-financial-inclusion"><strong>Empowering Businesses and Enabling Financial Inclusion</strong></h2>



<p>Visa understands the power of partnerships as a critical lever to drive progress in Africa, actively collaborating with governments, banks, and fintech companies to advance digital commerce across the region. Working with governments to support the digitization of financial services and citizen disbursements is another focal area for Visa, as evidenced by the payments giant’s partnerships with post banks and supporting the payment digitization of national parks in Kenya.</p>



<p>The Visa Foundation plays an active role in promoting financial inclusion in Africa, pledging to commit more than $5 million to expand equitable access for women. Recent partnerships with several organizations, examples of which include those with Afrilabs and Graça Machel Trust, further underscore Visa&#8217;s commitment to facilitating women&#8217;s economic empowerment across the region, as does the implementation of powerful initiatives such as the She&#8217;s Next economic empowerment program, which have been launched in South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco.</p>



<p>In addition to financial services, fintechs and mobile network operators (MNOs) are pivotal in enabling access to financial education. Visa has joined forces with GSMA to provide learning and educational content to individuals and SMBs globally, contributing to improved financial literacy and long-term financial stability.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-visa-s-initiatives-in-promoting-fintech-growth"><strong>Visa&#8217;s Initiatives in Promoting Fintech Growth</strong></h2>



<p>Visa is actively engaged in initiatives that promote fintech growth in Africa in order to shape the future of fintech and advance financial inclusion. In the last two years, Africa’s fintech startup ecosystem has flourished, growing in size by almost 20 per cent with an influx of US$2.7 billion in investment. At the same time, MNOs and fintechs are increasingly offering accessible, low-risk solutions for individuals and SMBs, streamlining financial services and providing more equitable access to affordable payment, credit, and investment opportunities for underserved communities.</p>



<p>Visa&#8217;s commitment to fostering fintech growth in Africa is exemplified by the Visa Fintech Accelerator Program. Launched in June 2023, this visionary program is designed to support up to 40 carefully selected startups annually. With a core objective to equip promising startups with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to accelerate their growth and prepare them for deeper engagement in the fintech ecosystem, the Program takes the chosen innovators on a transformative three-month journey characterized by intensive learning programs and tailored mentorship.</p>



<p>Upon completing the program, the support doesn&#8217;t stop there. Visa plans to invest capital through VC’s in select participating startups. This investment not only infuses much-needed financial support but stands as testament to Visa&#8217;s unwavering belief in the potential of these fintech companies to not only succeed in their respective right but to stimulate growth across local communities and, ultimately, for the wider economy.</p>



<p>The Visa Fintech Accelerator Program is a vital stepping-stone for African fintech startups, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and financial support necessary to bring their innovative ideas to life. By doing so, Visa not only promotes the growth of the fintech sector in Africa but actively contributes to the broader goal of financial inclusion by empowering these startups to provide accessible and innovative financial services to underserved communities.</p>



<p>The Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) also plays a pivotal role in fostering fintech innovation in Africa. Since its inception in 2015, VEI has provided startups with a global platform to showcase innovative solutions that hold the potential to shape the future of payments and commerce. In Africa, VEI has been impactful, with local competitions in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt engaging promising fintech startups. In particular, Nigeria has emerged as a focal point of fintech innovation and excellence in Africa, with Nigerian startups winning the global finals of the Visa Everywhere Initiative for two consecutive years. Visa has even introduced social impact prizes in South Africa and Kenya, recognizing the impact of fintechs in their local communities as a force for good. This aligns with Visa&#8217;s commitment to fostering projects that create meaningful change. Visa&#8217;s journey in Africa embodies a commitment to growth, innovation, and financial inclusion. As the continent continues to undergo a profound digital transformation, Visa stands as a catalyst, supporting startups, fostering financial literacy, and contributing to the digitization of financial services. With a vibrant fintech ecosystem and a rising wave of digital payments, Africa&#8217;s future is brighter than ever. Visa&#8217;s vision for Africa is one of progress, empowerment, and a boundless digital landscape where opportunity knows no bounds.</p>



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Empowering Africa’s Fintech Ecosystem: A Vision for Growth

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<p>There has been intense innovation activity in many African countries ignited by the global pandemic. However, the looming question now, is how to sustain this innovation momentum post the COVID-19 crisis. CNBC Africa spoke to Bitange Ndemo, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Nairobi for more.</p>


How to sustain the innovation momentum post COVID-19

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<p>More than ever the role of technology in ushering us into a new normal has been more evident but are we banking on the right industry for a quick bounce back? Is this even possible? Lacina Koné, Director General of Smart Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: How technology is being deployed to combat the pandemic

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<p>With unprecedented effects of the coronavirus disease on different sectors and especially on the public health, Yves Iradukunda, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, joins CNBC Africa for more on the Corona Action Rwanda, a project that gathers initiatives and connects them with grants and support.</p>


Rwanda’s ICT ministry unveils COVID-19 relief initiative


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<p>The Covid-19 pandemic has nearly instantly and very dramatically pivoted the priorities of some makers, start-up founders, entrepreneurs, researchers and doers&nbsp;— the innovators — to solving problems related to the pandemic and preparing for any in the future.</p>



<p>“Every [tech] entrepreneur that I know is spending time on the pandemic response,”&nbsp;CEO of global start-up accelerator The Founder Institute Adeo Ressi tells CNBC Make It. “Many innovations will result from this global focus.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>That’s because a time of crisis is also a time of opportunity.</p>



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<p>Alibaba, for instance, was transformed by the 2003 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome epidemic in China. The company launched its first consumer market place just as people around the country were self-quarantining, so they turned to shopping online, setting the company on its path to becoming a $500 billion e-commerce giant.&nbsp;</p>



<p>And there has already been an impressive amount of collaboration, says&nbsp;Sam Altman, the former president of top Silicon Valley start-up accelerator Y Combinator and current CEO of artificial intelligence research lab&nbsp;Open AI.&nbsp;</p>



<p>“This will be a before moment and an after moment for the world,” Altman tells CNBC Make It, and “there’s incredible innovation coming,” he says.</p>



<p>Here’s a look at the areas of innovation which have become freshly important as the coronavirus pandemic takes center stage.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Innovation to fight the pandemic</h2>



<p>The coronavirus pandemic has exposed numerous weak spots in how the government, businesses and citizens prepare for and respond to such events. But these weak spots are opportunities for entrepreneurs to innovate solutions, and many “are working to address the problems that we are facing right now, like a lack of testing and ventilators,” Ressi tells CNBC Make It.</p>



<p>There are many start-ups developing tools to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.</p>



<p>That includes things like artificial intelligence spread modeling, symptom-tracking solutions, chatbots for diagnoses and people-tracking with nearby infection notification, Ressi says.</p>



<p>For exmaple, Y Combinator-backed start-up&nbsp;Inokyo, which builds and installs autonomous checking for retail stores, has used its technical knowledge to build a product, Act, specifically to help companies deploy contact-tracing technology to their workplaces and warehouses, Y-Combinator partner Jared Friedman tells CNBC Make It.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>“It uses cameras and computer vision technology to see visually which employees have been in proximity to each other,” Friedman tells CNBC Make It. “Inokyo&nbsp;originally developed this advanced technology for grocery shopping (similar to Amazon Go), and has rapidly adapted it to this new use case.”</p>



<p>And 500 Startups portfolio company OhmniLabs is facilitating virtual visits in the time of coronavirus with its “telepresence robot,” Christine Tsai, CEO and founding partner of the early-stage venture fund and seed accelerator, tells CNBC Make It.</p>



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<p>“They’re essentially high-tech mobile sticks fitted with high resolution cameras,” Tsai says. “Ohmni is now deploying these robots in hospitals to connect quarantined Covid-19 patients with their families, and donating them to care organizations to enable virtual visits with seniors who are isolated at home.”</p>



<p>Medical software company&nbsp;Qventus&nbsp;is helping hospitals manage patient flow and help hospitals streamline resources, Friedman tells CNBC Make It. The Y Combinator-backed start-up’s product specifically for the Covid-19 pandemic is being used by&nbsp;New York-Presbyterian hospital in New York City, Friedman says. (New York-Presbyterian is also an investor in Qventus, according to the public investor database Crunchbase.)</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Innovation for quarantine life</h2>



<p>Then there are&nbsp;start-ups working to address problems of the quarantined population trying to adapt. This space includes things like digital teleworking tools, home-schooling solutions, safe food delivery solutions, therapy and stress coping mechanisms, as well as symptom tracking innovation, Ressi tells CNBC Make It.&nbsp;</p>



<p>One example of such a start-up is a Y-Combinator backed start-up called&nbsp;Outschool, which produces online video chat classes taught by independent teachers.</p>



<p>“Their demand has exploded as parents adjust to the widespread school closures across the US,” Friedman tells CNBC Make It. “To help families who need financial assistance to access these classes, they are&nbsp;giving away $1M worth&nbsp;of free classes.”</p>



<p>Techstars portfolio company&nbsp;Banjo Robinson, a London-based ed tech company which engages young children in an interactive penpal experience, has seen rapid growth in the time of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>



<p>“They have experienced a five-fold increase in daily sales since schools closed. Parents are telling the Banjo team that juggling work with homeschooling is hard but Banjo activities have been a huge help in occupying their young children in educational ways,” Techstars founder and CEO David Brown tells CNBC Make It.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Microgreen kit producer Hamama is helping people grow green produce at home, Tsai says.</p>



<p>“Given that communities are sheltering in place or quarantined at home, access to fresh produce is much harder to come by,” she tells CNBC Make It of the 500 Startups portfolio company.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Then there’s artificial-intelligence stock trading platfrom, Pynk, a Founder Institute portfolio company, which Ressi says is doing well as investors digest the economic changes coronavirus has wrought.</p>



<p>“As a result of the market volatility, their returns have been 79% up over the last few weeks,” Ressi tells CNBC Make It.</p>



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<p>Then there are innovations accelerated by the pandemic that will live beyond its end.</p>



<p>For example, Tsai says remote care and telemedicine broadly will emerge from the coronavirus pandemic more attractive than they were prior.</p>



<p>So far it “has been held back by regulations and a general lack of awareness,” Tsai tells CNBC Make It. But it “has already begun to take more prominence and this behavior will likely persist past Covid-19 as healthcare providers see the benefits and efficiency in treating patients.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Ressi cites&nbsp;Second Medic, a telemedicine company for second opinions in India in which his accelerator owns a minority stake, as an example. “India just legalized telemedicine for primary care because of the Coronavirus,” Ressi tells CNBC Make It. “This businesses is exploding and plans to close a large pre-seed right any moment now.”</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Innovation to reinvent hard-hit industries</h2>



<p>&nbsp;As the coronavirus pandemic has swept the country, it has changed consumer behavior drastically. And entrepreneurs in a hard-hit industries are being stressed.</p>



<p>“For start-ups working in negatively affected industries, this is an unprecedented time to innovate or face extinction,” Ressi tells CNBC Make It.</p>



<p>And according to Ressi, many start-ups have been able to adapt since they are “small and nimble,” he says.</p>



<p>For example, Smart Health Clubs (a Founder Institute portfolio company) is moving its business online in this time.&nbsp;</p>



<p>“Physical exertion and the related heavy breathing is known to spread the virus widely,” Ressi tells CNBC Make It. So Smart Health Clubs “is pivoting to provide online engagement solutions to retain members through the pandemic. One options that they are examining is helping gyms sell idle equipment to members and create online courses for the equipment.”</p>



<p>And&nbsp;Gusto, a small-business payroll provider, “has been working around the clock to help small businesses get loans via the&nbsp;Paycheck Protection Program,” Friedman says of the Y-Combinator backed start-up. (On Feb. 22, Gusto was one of 11 companies added to the Small Business Administration’s&nbsp;Small Business Technology Coalition, a public-private partnership which aims to help small businesses use technology more effectively to grow their businesses.)</p>



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<p>Social care networking start-up&nbsp;Aunt Bertha&nbsp;is now helping people locate social services, Brown says of the Techstars portfolio company.</p>



<p>“There are so many people who need support and specific services and they are lost about where to look — at the same time, those offering these resources are overwhelmed by the exponential increase in need. Aunt Bertha is providing a critical connection between these two and they were ready at scale before the Covid-19 crisis hit,” says Brown.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The bottom line is, says Ressi, change can be scary, but it can also be inspiring.</p>



<p>“If anything, I am encouraged by the fact that necessary changeis coming. I am excited about her prospects of new entrants to disrupt,” he says.</p>



<p>This article was first published on CNBC Make It <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/15/hot-spots-of-innovation-as-a-result-of-coronavirus-pandemic.html?__source=newsletter%7Cmakeit">https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/15/hot-spots-of-innovation-as-a-result-of-coronavirus-pandemic.html?__source=newsletter%7Cmakeit</a> and is republished with its permission.</p>



<p>For more coverage on COVID-19 visit: <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/covid-19/">https://www.cnbcafrica.com/covid-19/</a></p>


Op-Ed: Supporting the ICT sector in Africa as a cure for the economic crisis

These are the new hot spots of innovation in the time of coronavirus

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CNBC’s Dan Murphy says Dubai is ripe for innovation with an emerging economy and a mission to become a smart city by 2021. So how is this luxury travel location morphing into a haven for tech entrepreneurs? Dan murphy reports.</p>


Expo 2020: Dubai’s rising start-up ecosystem

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<p>Already tagged Nigeria’s commercial capital – Lagos State says it is now on a mission to seal a spot as the country’s technology and innovation hub. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Christy Cole spoke to Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor on Technology and Innovation, Olatunbosun Alake, that Lagos is making moves to remove communication barriers between the state and its tech ecosystem as well as turbo-charge levers of innovation within the state.</p>


Lagos State to co-create with tech ecosystem

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<p>Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation will next week host the inaugural National Business Forum which will discuss how increase production of locally made products, improving quality, branding and innovation among others. Spokesperson, Theoneste Ntagengerwa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Plugging gaps in the ‘Made in Rwanda’ program

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<p>In an interview with CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole, The Founder and CEO of Iteam Solutions, Christian Landgren weighed in on the debate around data sharing, privacy and innovation. While speaking on the sidelines of the Nigeria Digital Economy Summit, he discussed the need for countries to break free from digital legacies.</p>


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