We consider infrastructure development, digital connectivity, innovation and research, government policies and initiatives, education and work force to come up with this ranking.
1.SOUTH AFRICA: For decades, South Africa has maintained its position as the most technologically advanced country in Africa. The rainbow nation boosts as established transportation network, Modern Energy, infrastructure and advanced telecommunications systems . South Africa ranks 45in the world with 0.35meteres per inhabitant in terms of length of its rail network.
2.KENYA: This country has invested significantly in developing its infrastructure, facilitating technology integration across various sectors. The technology start up scene is vibrant with Nairobi being recognized as a leading innovation hub in Africa. Kenya achieved this because there are many initiative focusing on innovators researchers and start ups and supportive Government policy
3.NIGERIA: Lagos the capital of Nigeria is among the continents major start up hub and companies as diverse as a co-creation hub and pay stack. The country has also seen increasing internet penetration with a raising population gaining access to services.
4.EGYPT: Its infrastructure development supports its technology growth is contributing to its emerging digital economy. The information and communication sector of Egypt is very robust. It has an overall growth rate higher than the country’s overall level GDP growth.
5.RWANDA:UNCTAD’s science and Technology, and innovation policy review of Rwanda the country’s focus on ICT has helped its growth.
6.GHANA: In recent times Ghana’s ICT has proven to be one of the fastest growing sector. The sector increased its GDP contribution from $900m, or 2.3% the total in 2014 and $1.7billion or 3.6%respectively in 2017.
7.MOROCCO: In past 10 years morocco’s science and technology sector have significantly transformed. The nation promotes innovation through research centers and collaboration between academia and industry.
