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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Agnes Gathaiya
Agnes is a trailblazing technology leader, currently serving as Google’s Country Director in Eastern Africa.
In this role, she is responsible for driving growth and expanding Google’s digital footprint across the African continent. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Agnes is a respected thought leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion, particularly in STEM education and entrepreneurship.
She is also a strong supporter of initiatives that empower women and girls in tech and has played a vital role in advancing Google’s Women Will program in Africa. Agnes is widely regarded as a trailblazing leader in the African tech community and has been recognized for her contributions to the industry through numerous awards and accolades.
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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a short-term government funding bill that would extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028, preserving duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible sub-Saharan African countries for a further two years.
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ChipMango, a California-headquartered semiconductor technology company, has raised $1.9 million in seed funding to expand its commercial engineering services and workforce development platform across Africa, the United States, and Europe.
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WIOCC Group has signed a Shareholder Subscription Agreement with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Saudi Arabian infrastructure investor Vision Invest for a combined $300 million investment to expand its digital infrastructure operations across Africa.