top 10 most technologically advanced countries in africa in 2022. technology is advancing at a
breakneck pace around the world with americans europeans and asians in the forefront africa is
trailing behind in terms of technology and is heavily reliant on the aforementioned regions
the continent on the other hand is not content to remain stationary indefinitely
and certain africa countries are at the forefront of technological innovation
african reloaded looked at each of africa's 54 countries and compared them based on a number of
factors including r and d intensity productivity and variability of technological products
high-tech density such as the proportion of high-tech public companies in advanced
engineering energy defense chemicals hardware and software internet availability and computer and
mobile phone software and services researchers concentration compared to the rest of the
population each country's manufacturing potential education levels and of course
raw talent were all taken into account based on the parameters described above
the following countries have shown substantial technical growth please click the like button
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today join us on a quick journey around africa's 10 most technologically sophisticated countries
10. uganda this country may be remembered in history for a different cause
but it is now considered among the top african countries in terms of technological advancement
uganda was recognized as one of three african countries with significant technology and
innovative skills in the early 2000s according to the survey the east african country is second
only to south africa while madagascar is third uganda is one of only 82 countries in the world
with advanced technological and innovative skills over the years the country has seen significant
developments in science and technology the country is ranked 102 in the 2019 global innovation index
with a score of 25.60 and is the only sub-saharan african country on the list
9. ghana in this country the rise of technology in the last 10 years has been inspiring
it is the first mobile network in sub-saharan africa ghanian freddie green invented a device
that uses compressed gas to generate power the country also hosts africa's largest tech summit
which brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs investors digital marketers and creatives under
one roof to use technology and entrepreneurship to address humanity's greatest concerns
in terms of technological advancements the country is not slowing down
8. namibia despite having a past that is inextricably linked to south africa's
namibia has lagged behind south africa in terms of technological growth
the country was ranked the top emerging market economy in africa by bloomberg in 2013.
namibia university of science and technology built an inclusive and collaborative local tech
innovation hub that was fully supported from november 2017 to october 2019.
this is proof that namibia pays special attention to the tech world
7. zimbabwe zimbabwe completes the top 10 list of africa's most technologically
sophisticated countries zimbabwe is an african country in the southern hemisphere
unfortunately the pace of yearly gdp growth in this country has been erratic
although the country is not witnessing a technological revolution the country's
technology is advanced enough to be included on this list although much has been accomplished
in terms of technology in our country there is still much to be done this is an affluent
country with a wealth of human skills that may be used to accelerate technical advancements
6. rwanda although civil war and genocide have decimated this east african superpower in the
past it appears to have risen from the ashes and is quickly becoming one of africa's most
technologically proficient states with several multinational i.t businesses establishing
branches in the country the country is aiming to become a regional powerhouse for african
information technology with the opening of the 4g lte broadband network in the country the
country now boasts one of the fastest internet services in africa allowing for greater options
to supply better services across the country rwanda is rapidly integrating all types of
technology at the same time and it won't be long before we see mind-blowing ideas emerge
5. botswana bitswana's inclusion on this list is predictable
given that it has one of africa's most stable and successful economies
but swanna's innovation hub is funded by the country's government and is aimed to foster
startups worldwide enterprises as well as research and health institutions all under one roof
it's no longer a secret that technology is quickly becoming a barometer of worldwide growth
which is why botswana is working so hard to avoid falling behind on this list of
africa's most technologically sophisticated countries the country comes in fifth place
4. egypt the nation of the nile is africa's fourth most technologically advanced country
egypt is supposed to be the birthplace of modern civilization and as such it has long
been regarded as a hotbed of inventions and breakthroughs from the creation of the egyptian
pyramids through the usage of the calendar and written language this north african country has
remained at the forefront of africa's science and technology egypt by the way has some of
the top universities on the african continent and they foster technical advancement egypt's
scientific advancements are not without official backing but despite recent upheaval in this arab
nation egypt remains a technological force to be reckoned with on the african continent
three nigeria nigeria africa's colossus comes in at number three as africa's most populous country
and the continent's largest economy it is assumed that the country will be at the
forefront of technical innovation on the continent which is true nigeria is an african technology
powerhouse with enormous potential iroco partners a highly successful online corporation with over 6
million unique users from 178 different countries which created the in me one ending me two tablet
computers in nigeria as well as seyoy sola's hospital in a box concept and several others
are all based in nigeria a urine-powered generator was also invented in nigeria by school students
as well as a moringa plant technology that would allow nigerians to use moringa plants
for water purification which is a step toward boosting the country's access to drinkable water
there have also been numerous breakthroughs in mobile and online app development across
the country despite the fact that internet penetration in nigeria is still fairly low
at around 38 nigeria's technological potential is undeniable and the country
is known for generating the world's most gifted individuals when given the chance
2. kenya kenya has to be included on this list because it isn't complete without it
this east african tech behemoth is a force to be reckoned with
currently the country is experiencing a large number of startup enterprises with revolutionary
ideas particularly in the it industry many of these startups may expand to become international
platforms for additional technological growth if the current pace is maintained some of the
inventions that have come out of kenya so far include anthony mutua's charging shoe and a 44
year old nairobi resident's alarm fitted television this tv alarm can be triggered
by a minor jostling action and can last up to eight hours other kenyan inventions include a
solar-powered refrigerator that allows medications such as vaccines and valuable perishables to reach
remote areas of rural cities where there is no hope of finding electricity a charcoal stove
moses chuchanga's drone which can fly for up to two hours at a time
a tamper-proof voting machine underwater pet housing sms car and mobile time and many more
1. south africa south africa africa's most southern country is at the top of
our ranking of the 10 most technologically sophisticated countries in the continent
in terms of technology south africa is far ahead of most other african countries
in the most recent global innovation index the country outperforms all other african countries
gi it is ranked 53rd out of 143 countries in the world south africa provides appropriate support
for its people potential which explains why the country's sector is undergoing rapid growth
furthermore the country is home to some of africa's greatest universities which is another
element contributing to the country's technical accomplishments linux ubuntu which was developed
by mark shovelworth multichoice dsdv paypal which was co-founded by a south african cat scan
and sassal technology which transforms coal into oil are just a few of the various innovations and
inventions that have come out of south africa thus far south africa's technological prowess
is without a doubt undeniable africa is not left behind in this modern period of innovation and
creation of new technology african countries are attempting to catch up in the technological race
you now know which african countries are leading the charge in the drive for further
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