Chioma Okeke
Several African countries are leading in innovation and Technology, This is really a new ground for Africa,since it has suffered for so long the impacts of not being technologically inclined and active.
But,this has not been thesame,as they are fast rising in the innovation and Technology space.
Here are a list of major African countries in this category;
1. South Africa
For decades, South Africa has maintained its position as the most technologically advanced country in Africa. The rainbow nation boasts a well-established transportation network, modern energy infrastructure, and advanced telecommunications systems. South Africa ranks 45th in the world with 0.35 meters per inhabitant in terms of the length of its rail network.
Regarding telecommunications systems, South Africa’s telecom services market size was valued at $11.4 billion in 2022 and is predicted to increase at a CAGR of over 4% between 2022 and 2027. Many South Africans have contributed to global technological advancement through innovative and creative inventions. Those include:
• Mark Shuttleworth – Linux Ubuntu
• Multichoice (DSTV)
• PayPal – Roelof Botha (Co-founder)
• SASOL technology
2. Morocco
In the past 10 years, Morocco’s science and technology sectors have significantly transformed. The nation promotes innovation through research centers and collaboration between academia and industry.
3.Nigeria
Nigeria, popularly known as the giant of Africa, has seen tremendous technological advancement in the past 10 years. The country’s growing tech ecosystem is marked by a surge in start-ups and technological innovations.
Lagos, the capital of Nigeria, is among the continent’s major startup hubs and companies as diverse as Co-Creation Hub and Paystack. The country has also seen increasing internet penetration, with a rising population gaining access to digital services.
4. Ghana
In recent times, Ghana’s ICT has proven to be one of the fastest-growing sectors.
5. Kenya
Kenya has invested significantly in developing its infrastructure, facilitating technology integration across various sectors. The nation’s tech start-up scene is vibrant, with Nairobi being recognized as a leading innovation hub in Africa.
In the past decade, the country’s innovation and research policy, the legislative and institutional arena has undergone a significant transformation.
6. Egypt
Egypt’s infrastructure development supports its technological growth, contributing to its emerging digital economy. The information and communication sector of Egypt is very robust. It has an overall growth rate higher than the country’s overall level of GDP growth.
7. Rwanda
Rwanda has made remarkable strides in infrastructure development in past decades, enhancing its technological capabilities. According to UNCTAD’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Review of Rwanda, the country’s focus on ICT has helped its growth tenfold since 2020.
You can surf on a fiber-optic network within the borders of Rwanda. Plus, the country’s network courage is near 100%, with three service providers offering 4G LTE8 broadband.
Rwanda’s government’s goal is to transform the country into a regional high-tech hub or “Singapore of Africa.” The government’s supportive policies are doing the magic.
Conclusion
African countries have advanced significantly in innovation and technology.These mentioned countries have brought africa visibility in the world at large,leading to why many countries come to African countries to seek for tech talents,Thereby increasing the economy of these african countries and quality of life of Africans.