Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world leader in cloud computing platforms, is launching the AWS re/Start program for the first time in Senegal, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This 12-week training program introduces young Africans from all backgrounds to careers in cloud computing. The goal is to help...
Ghana on the road to digitalization
In recent years, Ghana's digital ecosystem has been making headlines. And with good reason: in 2019, the GDP of the digital sector grew by 46.5% in Ghana, compared to just 4.2% in 2017. This development has been driven by an increasing number of players committing to digital technology in a...
Facebook rolls out its marketplace in 37 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Facebook announced today the launch of Marketplace in 37 countries and territories in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently available in South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria, Marketplace is a convenient place where people can discover, buy, and sell items from others in their local community, simply by tapping on the Marketplace icon...
A look back at the launch of Makers.africa with Benjamin Mampuya
Launched in June 2021, Makers.africa is an online business news outlet in Africa and for Africa created by La Compagnie Générale de Communication and Financial Afrik. We look back at the origins of the project with Benjamin Mampuya, founder of the CGC agency. How is the editorial team organized? The...