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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
Miya is a South African social entrepreneur and the founder of GirlHype, a non-profit organization that aims to empower girls and young women in South Africa through technology education.
Girlhype Coders provides training and workshops on coding, app development, and digital literacy to girls in underprivileged communities to help them gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the digital age.
Miya has received numerous awards for her contributions to social entrepreneurship and technology education, including the Anzisha Prize for African youth entrepreneurship and the TechWomen Emerging Leader Award from the U.S. Department of State.
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Egyptian skills development startup Eyouth has announced a significant partnership with global education consultancy EDT&Partners, launching a $6 million initiative to equip one million young people across Africa and the Middle East with essential digital skills.
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Proparco, a French development finance institution, has announced a €10 million investment in AfricInvest’s latest fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa.
