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In this electrifying episode of #Alitalkstech, join host Ali Hussein Kassim as he delves into the remarkable tale of how Totogi, led by CEO Danielle Royston, and Zain Sudan, under the guidance of IT Director Abdallah Hamid, teamed up to overcome an unprecedented crisis.



As Sudan faced a dire humanitarian situation due to a 40-day outage of telecommunication services, Totogi's Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) Solution emerged as a beacon of hope, offering Zain Sudan an alternative to its on-premise charging service and ensuring swift business continuity.



Discover how Danielle's innovative approach, rooted in cutting-edge technology and the power of the public cloud, enabled Totogi to deploy its solution in a record-breaking 18 days, defying industry norms and traditional timelines.



Listen as Danielle and Abdallah share insights into their partnership, transcending the typical vendor-buyer relationship to become true partners in success. From the challenges faced to the triumphs achieved, this episode is a testament to the transformative power of technology and collaboration in the face of adversity.



Join the conversation as Ali and his guests explore the future implications of their partnership, from integrating AI into 2G networks to revolutionizing the telco industry with cost-effective, scalable solutions.



Don't miss this riveting discussion on how technology, innovation, and a shared commitment to serving communities can change the world. Tune in to #Alitalkstech and witness the journey of resilience, ingenuity, and triumph in the world of telecommunications

Unlocking Digital Frontiers: Mastercard's Approach to Telcos and Fintech in Africa- In the electrifying Season 3 premiere of #AliTalksTech, your host Ali delves deep into the heart of Africa's digital payment landscape with none other than Lenin Oyuga, the Head of Telco and Digital Partnerships for the Middle East and Africa at Mastercard.

Kicking off with an exploration of Lenin's journey into the tech world, including his tenure at Oracle and the transformative impact of COVID-19 on digitalization, the conversation swiftly pivots to his role at Mastercard and the intricacies of their partnership approach.

As Ali probes into the recent news surrounding Mastercard's strategic alliances, Lenin offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing digital payments in Africa. Together, they dissect the prospects of Africa achieving an 80% mobile money penetration rate, while addressing the formidable roadblocks hindering interoperability.

With the spotlight on the recent groundbreaking Mastercard-MTN deal, Ali leaves no stone unturned as he navigates through the complexities of bridging the gap between similar technologies.

Tune in to #AliTalksTech Season 3, Episode 1, for an enlightening dialogue on the future of digital payments, Telcos, fintech, and Mastercard's pivotal role in shaping Africa's digital frontier.

On this episode of #AliTalksTech, We speak to Taha Jiwaji, a seasoned Tech entrepreneur and founder of Beem - a Pan-African communications provider that enables enterprises to sell, serve, authenticate, and create lasting relationships with their customers through SMS, USSD, airtime, payments, and chat. Businesses leverage our engagement platform Beem Engage, our unified chat contact center Beem Moja, and automate experiences through BeemAPIs. they are present across 25 countries, work with 60+ mobile networks, and serve 10,000+ businesses and startups. Beem just recently opened it’s offices in Nairobi.
Beem is an integrated communications & financial services platform with the largest mobile network reach in Africa, empowering enterprises to scale quickly and effectively throughout the African continent.
Taha takes us through his journey as an entrepreneur, how Beem started, what inspired him, up to the company’s present day evolution.
Tune in for an insightful and informative conversation!

Did you know that In African markets, food inflation remains a pressing issue, with Nigeria experiencing a 7-year high inflation rate, and Ghana facing a 43% inflation rate attributed to the surge in food costs?

This is further fueled by a report showing that nearly 50% of the food produced in Africa, which could nourish 300 million people, goes to waste, straining sustainability efforts. 

On this episode of #AliTalksTech, we speak to Tunde Kara, CEO of Vendease, a pioneering FoodTech company automating food supply across Africa by simplifying procurement processes and reducing bottlenecks in business management. Its comprehensive solutions encompass credit financing, real-time inventory tracking, and predictive analytics to optimize operations, reduce waste, and make data-driven decisions.

Vendease has empowered over 4,000 customers, resulting in savings exceeding $10 million in procurement expenses and over 35,000 man-hours.

Tune in for a compelling and informative conversation!

During our time at Safaricom, we had the privilege of speaking to two engineers, the first being - John Masharia, a Technical product owner at Safaricom. We speak about what his job is within Safaricom Engineering and how he contributes to the whole ecosystem. This is a direct look into the human beings behind Safaricom's engineering initiative. Tune in!

On this episode of Ali Talks Tech, We meet with George Njuguna, Director - Digital and IT, and his team at Safaricom. We discuss the company's journey from Telco to Fintech to now being a full blown Tech company building a home of engineering. Truly a must watch! Tune in!