Africa’s first ‘design lab’ launched in Kigali
By CNBC
15 February 2019 |
11:15 am
A Nigerian based Co- Creation Hub has launched Africa’s first design lab in Kigali that is set to become a leading creative space in Africa’s growing tech sector.
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