Zwarttalent Urges Governments Across Africa to Tackle Poverty With Tech Education Africa News Tech and Gadgets by Alt News Team - 9th Nov 2021 Lagos, Nigeria, 9th November 2021: Zwart Talent Foundation, a nonprofit organisation that bridges the growing tech talent gap, has called on governments across Africa to tackle poverty on the continent with tech education. The Foundation which was recently launched made this call through its Chairman, Nelson Tosin Ajulo at a recent roundtable with IT experts, policymakers and tech enthusiasts. Ajulo said in his address: “Poverty is a problem across the world. It is not peculiar to only Africa. Regardless, the developed world has made us believe that Africa is the poverty capital of the world. This is not true. Despite this, we have to find quick and practical solutions to combat endemic poverty on the continent.” “We strongly believe that the right type
Sold Out Collection For First African Metaverse Entertainment Highlighted South Africa Tech and Gadgets by Alt News Team - 25th Oct 2021 Africarare metaverse showcases African creativity Premiere of South African artist Norman Catherine limited NFT collection sells out in two weeks Johannesburg, 25 October 2021: Africarare, the first South African VR metaverse, housing digital land with roots in the African continent, has officially launched and sold outs its debut art collection. The debut NFT (non-fungible token) collection of 52 digital pieces from world-renowned local artist Norman Catherine fetched US$ 53 000 / R 765 400, purchased in digital currency. Africarare officially launched at the recent SingularityU South Africa Summit 2021, which took place online from 12 – 15 October 2021, attracting over 3 000 delegates. This exciting 3D virtual reality immersive experience brings an entire new Metaverse marketplace that will showcase the best of
First African Metaverse Launches Highlighted South Africa Tech and Gadgets by Alt News Team - 4th Oct 20214th Oct 2021 Africarare Metaverse to showcase African Creativity Premiere of South African artist Norman Catherine limited NFT collection Johannesburg, 4 October 2021: Introducing Africarare, the first South African metaverse to launch, housing digital land with roots in the African continent. This exciting 3D virtual reality immersive experience brings an entire new Metaverse marketplace that will showcase the best of African creativity and provide a new platform for African artists. Featuring the debut NFT collection from renowned artist Norman Catherine, Africarare will officially launch at the upcoming SingularityU South Africa Summit 2021, taking place online from 12 to 15 October 2021. The Africarare immersive experience will reside on Ubuntuland in virtual Africa. In the future (from 2022), using the $UBU Coin, land can be bought,
Seven Tech Companies To Be Showcased To Potential Investors At Summit Highlighted News Science South Africa Tech and Gadgets by Alt News Team - 29th Sep 2021 Online summit provides a platform for local tech start-ups to access global investors Johannesburg, 29 September 2021: Following President Ramaphosa’s recent appeal for more investments into the country, seven South African founded tech companies will be showcased to potential investors at the upcoming SingularityU South African Summit 2021. 5 000 people are expected to attend the much-anticipated event taking place from 12 to 15 October online. The investor showcase is a new addition to the popular summit that is set to empower South Africans and Africans with the latest insights from over 200 of the world’s leading local and international speakers, regarding exponential technologies and innovation across a number of fields. Investors who have an appetite for start-ups embracing disruptive business models and exponential
Learning Journeys Announced For Upcoming Future-focussed Summit Featured Tech and Gadgets by Alt News Team - 14th Sep 202114th Sep 2021 Programme released for SingularityU South Africa Summit in October featuring over 200 world-leading local and international speakers Ahead of the much anticipated SingularityU South Africa Summit 2021, the organisation has announced the launch of learning journeys for this year’s event. Taking place from, 12 – 15 October online, the summit aims to empower South Africans and Africans with the latest insights from over 200 of the world’s leading local and international speakers, regarding exponential technologies and innovation across a number of fields. Additionally, the full programme is now available for ticket holders to select which keynotes, panel discussions and workshops they would like to attend. Speakers at the SingularityU South Africa Summit will share the latest insights on topics such as leadership
South African Women to take Centre Stage at Upcoming Future Focussed Summit Featured News South Africa Tech and Gadgets by Alt News Team - 25th Aug 202129th Dec 2021 Johannesburg, 24 August 2021: When the highly anticipated SingularityU South Africa Summit 2021 takes place online from 12 to 15 October, South Africa’s top female thought leaders across various industries are set to take centre stage. This future-focussed summit aims to equip South Africans and Africans with the latest insights regarding exponential technologies and innovation across several fields. Topics to be addressed include leadership and investment, artificial intelligence, crypto/blockchain, biotechnology, future of banking, scaling, ESG, 5g, cybersecurity, scaling, social impact, food security, education, NFT’s (nonfungible tokens), gaming, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, 3D printing, space, digital marketing (SEO, Online Ads, Social) and DEFI (decentralized finance). Rapelang Rabana, the acclaimed founder of Rekindle Learning & FFWD Innovation, who has been named Entrepreneur for
SingularityU SA encourages optimism at future focussed Summit Highlighted News South Africa Tech and Gadgets by Alt News Team - 29th Jul 202129th Jul 2021 SingularityU South Africa Summit in October set to host over 200 world-leading local and international speakers True to its commitment to nurture optimism and encourage future-readiness, SingularityU South Africa has announced a host of new thought leaders, set to speak at the upcoming SingularityU South Africa Summit 2021. Taking place from 12 to 15 October online, the summit aims to empower South Africans and Africans with the latest insights from over 200 of the world’s leading local and international speakers, regarding exponential technologies and innovation across several fields. Topics to be addressed include leadership and investment, artificial intelligence, crypto/blockchain, biotechnology, future of banking, scaling, ESG, 5G, cybersecurity, scaling, social impact, food security, education, NFT’s (nonfungible tokens), gaming, virtual and augmented reality, robotics,
MediaTech Africa 2021 Postponed Due To COVID Pandemic News South Africa Tech and Gadgets by Alt News Team - 8th Mar 2021 Event Organisers Reed Exhibitions Africa and Sun Circle Group today announced the postponement of MediaTech Africa 2021, the biennial advanced media and entertainment technology trade show held in Johannesburg, South Africa, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions the protocols require. The event was scheduled to run from 14 to 16 July 2021 at The Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa. Managing Director of Reed Exhibitions Africa, Carol Weaving, said: “Responding to the current COVID protocols and restrictions in place as well as the ongoing conversations with our customers who remain our number-one priority, the decision to postpone the 2021 edition of MediaTech Africa was made.” MediaTech Africa Exhibition Director, Simon Robinson, adds: “We recognise the importance of the event to the media
