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Don’t be surprised by the
title, there are in fact a number of technologically advanced countries in
Africa. To add to the continent’s abundant natural and human resources, there
are now countries in the continent with inventors or entrepreneurs who are
blazing the trail in the field of science and technology. Jumia Travel, the
leading online travel agency, shares five of these technologically advanced
countries in Africa.
South
Africa
With some of the best
universities in Africa and the world as well as many awesome infrastructures,
South Africa is one of the most technologically advanced countries in Africa
according to the current global innovation index (GII).
Uganda
Uganda is another country
in Africa with advanced technological and innovation capabilities. In recent
times, the Ugandan government has invested heavily in its ICT sector and has
worked to attract more foreign investors into the sector. One significant
technological feat of Uganda is that in 2016, Uganda launched Africa’s first
ever solar-powered bus, ‘Kayoola’.
Nigeria
This is Africa’s most
populous country and is another country in Africa that has recorded notable
strides in technological advancements. Nigeria has its very own tech hub or, if
you want to make comparisons, ‘Silicon Valley’, in Yaba, an area in Lagos state
(one of the 36 states of the nation considered the commercial and business
nerve center of the country). The area recently played host to Facebook
Founder, Mark Zuckerberg, and is the home of successful technology companies
like Andela (that has now moved to a nearby area called ‘Ikorodu Road’),
Co-Creation Hub etc.
Kenya
Many start-up companies
(especially in the field of information technology) with great and
revolutionary ideas are emerging from Kenya. Some of Kenya’s notable
innovations include Anthony Mutua’s charging shoe, an alarm-fitted television,
an SMS car immobilizer, solar powered refrigerators and underwater pet housing.
Egypt
Many experts agree that
civilization started in Egypt, and the country has long been associated with
innovations and inventions. Despite some of the civil unrest in Egypt, the
country has remained a force to be reckoned with in the area of technology. Many
universities in the country have supported most of the nation’s technological
advancements.
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