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(Bonus 1) - Lionel Hapi Modje: IT & Cyber in Africa - the untold story about truth, growth and grit. Hannover Messe, startups, innovation and digital penetration
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In this episode, I sit down with Lionel again to explore the evolving landscape of technology and resilience in Africa. Together, we unpack the striking differences in market value, digital growth and investment priorities when compared to Europe and the United States. Our conversation sheds light on how digital resilience is being shaped in regions where fundamental challenges like hunger and poverty still dominate policy agendas - and how digital literacy, although still uneven, is accelerating. We dive into current investment trends in more developed economies such as South Africa, the expansion of mobile broadband access and why the continent’s increasing internet user base could mark Africa as a future innovation hub.
But this isn’t just a numbers-driven discussion. Lionel shares how a simple moment - eating risotto - led him to change perspective as well as the importance of perspective in cybersecurity. We also touch on a lighter but culturally rich debate: Ghanaian vs. Nigerian Jollof rice.
Our Guest:
Lionel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lionel-hapi-modje-33641ba4/
25 Minutes Podcast
Hostey by: Eliel Mulumba
Audio editing & mastering: Michael Lauderez
Join conversation on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/eliel-mulumba-133919147
Fact Check
https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/cybersecurity/africa
https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/europe-cybersecurity-market
https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/cyber-security-market-101165
Chapters
1. Call-to-action (00:00:00)
2. Why this is an bonus episode (00:00:40)
3. Cyber and IT in Africa (00:03:38)
4. Investment gaps in Cybersecurity (00:04:51)
5. Cyber threats and infrastructure in Africa (00:06:11)
6. Challenges and opportunities in Africa (00:10:13)
7. Role of education and innovation (00:17:26)
8. Anecdotes and perspectives (00:22:04)
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