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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
Rebecca is a leading global provider of enterprise application solutions, a tech entrepreneur, a mentor, and an advisor to several technology startups.
She is the Founder and CEO of AppsTech, a company building software that powers businesses. She is also the Co-Founder of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN), a pan-African non-profit association supporting the development of early-stage investor networks across the continent and getting many more early-stage investors excited about the opportunities in Africa.
Born in Cameroon, Rebecca is widely regarded as one of the most influential technology entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. Through her technology leadership and active involvement in Africa’s tech space, the 55-year-old has made a significant contribution to the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent.
She is a recipient of numerous awards and has previously been named a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum.
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