Poor education and internet access are holding us back
While SA struggles with social unrest, criminality and high unemployment, I wonder if too much navel-gazing will leave us behind in the global tech revolution.
Technology can be an equaliser and break down silos of exclusion to help improve our competitive rankings and increase the employability of our youth. It can educate the remotest of citizens, unite the country around important issues Fintech brings financial services to underserved customers, empowering them to manage their finances more efficiently.
Africa has 643 tech hubs — 50 are in Kenya, 78 are in SA, and 90 are in Nigeria. These hubs provide education and training, fast internet and technical support to new businesses. They also catalyse professional networking, which helps tech entrepreneurs to learn and grow. We were also ranked 19th globally as a financial hub by the World Economic Forum and scored highly for having one of Africa’s most advanced transport infrastructures.
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