In this episode of #Alitalkstech, 📡 we bring you insights from the Novacom Summit. I had a chat with Tegene Tesfaye from Ethio Telecom, one of Africa's oldest and largest telecom companies with 127+ years in service and 74 million mobile customers 📱.

Tegan shares Ethio Telecom's journey into mobile, internet, and fintech with their digital currency service, Telebirr. With 30 million active users, Telebirr is transforming digital payments in Ethiopia 🇪🇹.

They discuss Ethio Telecom’s competition with Safaricom and their positive outlook despite the challenges. The conversation covers the rollout of 4G and 5G networks, affordability, and partnerships with banks to enhance the financial ecosystem through Telebirr 💳.

Wrapping up, Tegene talks about Ethio Telecom's vision of digitalizing Ethiopia, including projects with hospitals and schools 🏥🏫.

Tune in for an enlightening discussion on Ethiopia's telecom and digital transformation future, only on #Alitalkstech! 🎧

Join us for an insightful conversation on #Alitalkstech with Ali Hussein Kassim, recorded live from the Novacom Summit. In this episode, Ali sits down with Mahey Rasheed, the influential Chairman of BCN Nigeria, to explore his remarkable journey and the groundbreaking strides BCN is making in the tech landscape of Nigeria. 🌍🚀

Mahey Rashied shares his transition from public service, where he served as the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, to his pivotal role in establishing Nigeria's Sovereign Wealth Fund. 💼🇳🇬 Dive into the conceptualization and impact of this fund, designed to bolster investments and drive economic growth through strategic initiatives. 💰📈

Discover how BCN Nigeria, under Mahey's leadership, is leading the charge in digital transformation by providing extensive internet and fiber connectivity across Northern Nigeria, covering more than 500 kilometers. 🌐🔗 Mahey elaborates on BCN's ambitious plans to expand into cloud services and develop inter-country networks, including a significant project connecting Nigeria to Chad. ☁️🇳🇬➡️🇹🇩

Ali and Mahey also delve into the critical role of technology in Africa's development, highlighting the surge of young tech entrepreneurs and successful startups like Flutterwave and OPay. 💡📱 This episode emphasizes the importance of local funding in fostering homegrown tech innovation and the dynamic future of Nigeria’s tech industry. 🌟🌍

Tune in to hear about the future of internet connectivity, the significance of local and international investments, and Mahey Rasheed’s visionary plans for BCN Nigeria and beyond. 🎙️🔮

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In this insightful episode of #Alitalkstech, Ali sits down with Alice Kariuki, Director of Public Policy at Airtel Africa, amidst the serene backdrop of Diani at the Novacom Summit 🌴. As they discuss the intersection of telecommunications and public policy, Alice provides a deep dive into her role and the significant impact of mobile financial services across Africa 🌍.

Join Ali and Alice as they explore the pivotal role of telecommunications in driving socio-economic development across Africa, the challenges of public policy, and the vision for a more connected and prosperous continent 🌐.

Subscribe to our Podcast and tune in to episode 3 of season 3 of #Alitalkstech for a captivating conversation filled with industry insights, personal anecdotes, and a hopeful outlook for the future of tech and finance in Africa 🎙️📊.

As Sudan faced a dire humanitarian situation due to a 40-day outage of telecommunication services, Totogi's Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) Solution emerged as a beacon of hope, offering Zain Sudan an alternative to its on-premise charging service and ensuring swift business continuity.

Discover how Danielle's innovative approach, rooted in cutting-edge technology and the power of the public cloud, enabled Totogi to deploy its solution in a record-breaking 18 days, defying industry norms and traditional timelines.

Listen as Danielle and Abdallah share insights into their partnership, transcending the typical vendor-buyer relationship to become true partners in success. From the challenges faced to the triumphs achieved, this episode is a testament to the transformative power of technology and collaboration in the face of adversity.

Join the conversation as Ali and his guests explore the future implications of their partnership, from integrating AI into 2G networks to revolutionizing the telco industry with cost-effective, scalable solutions.

Don't miss this riveting discussion on how technology, innovation, and a shared commitment to serving communities can change the world. Tune in to #Alitalkstech and witness the journey of resilience, ingenuity, and triumph in the world of telecommunications

Did you know that In African markets, food inflation remains a pressing issue, with Nigeria experiencing a 7-year high inflation rate, and Ghana facing a 43% inflation rate attributed to the surge in food costs?

This is further fueled by a report showing that nearly 50% of the food produced in Africa, which could nourish 300 million people, goes to waste, straining sustainability efforts. 

On this episode of #AliTalksTech, we speak to Tunde Kara, CEO of Vendease, a pioneering FoodTech company automating food supply across Africa by simplifying procurement processes and reducing bottlenecks in business management. Its comprehensive solutions encompass credit financing, real-time inventory tracking, and predictive analytics to optimize operations, reduce waste, and make data-driven decisions.

Vendease has empowered over 4,000 customers, resulting in savings exceeding $10 million in procurement expenses and over 35,000 man-hours.

Tune in for a compelling and informative conversation!