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Did you know that Ghana established one of the earliest coding schools in Africa, Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST), in 2008, contributing significantly to the continent's tech ecosystem?
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Africa is emerging as a leader in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency adoption, leveraging these innovations to address unique challenges related to financial inclusion and economic development?
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Did you know that the Kingdom of Kush in ancient Nubia (modern-day Sudan) was a major iron producer, independently developing iron smelting technology as early as the 8th century BCE, contributing to their military and economic power?
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Kenya pioneered mobile money transfer with M-Pesa, revolutionizing financial inclusion and empowering millions previously excluded from traditional banking systems?
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Ghana is a global leader in mobile money adoption, with a large percentage of the population using mobile payments for everyday transactions, driving financial inclusion and economic growth?
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Kenya pioneered mobile money transfer with M-Pesa, revolutionizing financial inclusion for millions of people across Africa?
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that the binary number system, the foundation of modern computing, has roots in ancient African divination systems?
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Kenya's M-Pesa mobile money system revolutionized financial inclusion, providing access to banking services for millions of previously unbanked people across Africa?
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Did you know that African scientists and engineers are pioneering innovations in solar power technology to address energy challenges across the continent?
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Africans are at the forefront of mobile money innovation, with systems like M-Pesa in Kenya revolutionizing financial inclusion and leading the world in mobile payment solutions?
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Kenya's M-Pesa revolutionized mobile banking and financial inclusion, providing access to banking services for millions of unbanked individuals and becoming a model for mobile money systems worldwide?
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Did you know that Ghana was one of the first countries in Africa to establish a full internet connection, predating many nations in Europe and Asia?
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