Which big tech companies are based in Africa?

Africa is not new to big tech. These are the tech companies that have presence in the African continent. Google - In 2019, Google opened its first artificial intelligence lab in Accra, Ghana. Google said the use of AI will help address economic, political and environmental issues.

Who are the biggest tech companies in South Africa?

Google, worth $443 billion, was founded less than 20 years ago, while Facebook, worth $269 billion, was founded in 2004. In South Africa, two of the biggest mobile operators on the continent – MTN and Vodacom – were founded in the nineties. Local tech companies EOH and Datatec also grew to become technology powerhouses over the last two decades.

Which tech companies are increasing the use of Technology in Africa?

The three largest tech companies on the ground that are increasing the use of technology in Africa are IBM, Microsoft and SalesForce. IBM realizes financial inclusion is the largest challenge within Africa, since approximately 80 percent of the population has no access to financial services.