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#TechFriday n°2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣- Issue of 15/11/2024

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Good evening everyone, and welcome to our weekly rendez-vous, the #TechFriday.
This week, Africa continues to surprise and innovate! On the menu: Cameroon bids farewell to the physical tax stamp, Senegal relies on digital technology to protect its rich cultural heritage, and Campost teams up with a start-up to revolutionize postal addressing.
You’ll also discover how Benin is building an inclusive Internet infrastructure, how MDaaS is redefining access to medical diagnostics in Africa, and why South Africa leads the way in mobile Internet. And that’s not all: Google innovates with video editing AI, while Orange Cameroon supports digital talent in the septentrion.
💡 One thing’s for sure: Africa is moving, innovating and inspiring! 🌍
Take a few minutes to explore these captivating topics and stay at the forefront of tech trends on the continent.
Cameroon: The fiscal stamp goes digital 🎟️

Cameroon will abolish the physical tax stamp from November 15, 2024. Payments will now be made via the Directorate General of Taxation platform, with a digital receipt replacing the physical stamp. This reform aims to secure revenue and reduce administrative fraud. Click here for full article

Senegal goes digital to preserve its cultural heritage 🌍

Senegalese President Diomaye Faye is proposing a digital plan to preserve and enhance the country’s cultural heritage. The project includes the digitization of oral traditions, dances, customs and languages via online platforms, while aiming to promote Senegal internationally and stimulate the local economy. Click here for full article

Campost partners with startup FindMe to launch a digital addressing system 📬🤳🏾

Faced with competition and operational challenges, Campost is teaming up with Senegalese start-up FindMe to set up a digital addressing system. This partnership will provide standardized digital postal addresses, improve delivery in areas without coverage, and optimize postal operations. Click here for full article

Internet governance forum in Benin: building a secure and inclusive infrastructure 🌐

The 13th edition of the Benin Internet Governance Forum brought together experts and decision-makers to discuss cybersecurity and digital inclusion. With reforms, a solid legal framework and awareness-raising initiatives, Benin is aiming for equitable and secure Internet access for all. Click here for full article

MDaaS launches in Cameroon: a turning point for access to diagnostics in Africa 🏥
MDaaS, a Nigerian start-up specializing in affordable medical diagnostics, opens its first clinic in Douala, Cameroon. This expansion aims to meet the growing healthcare needs in French-speaking Africa and diversify its revenues in the face of economic challenges in Nigeria, while improving access to healthcare. Click here for full article
Orange Cameroon launches a Digital Center Club in Ngaoundéré 🌍

Orange Cameroon opens its 4th Digital Center Club at the University of Ngaoundéré, supporting the digital inclusion of students in the septentrion with resources, training and coaching to boost their skills. Click here for full article

Mobile internet in Africa: South Africa, the continent’s leader 🌍
South Africa is the undisputed leader in mobile Internet in Africa, with an average speed of 34.5 Mbps, far ahead of its neighbors. Thanks to investments in infrastructure and the rapid adoption of 4G and 5G, it offers high-quality mobile services. Other countries, such as Angola, on the other hand, rely on obsolete technologies. Click here for full article
Google Vids: the AI-powered video editing tool 🤖
Google launches Vids, an AI video editing application integrated into Workspace, aimed at simplifying the creation of professional videos. Based on Gemini AI, it offers automatic storyboards and pre-designed templates, but remains reserved for professional subscribers. The general public will have to wait and see. Click here for full article
Canva returns after major outage on tuesday 📉

Canva suffered a major outage on the morning of November 12, preventing users from accessing the platform due to a 504 error. This problem, possibly linked to traffic overload or a cyber attack, generated a great deal of frustration. The service was back up and running at 11:24 a.m. following repairs. Click here for full article

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That’s it for this week. We wish you a good weekend and look forward to hearing from you in the comments.

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