African cities are adopting cutting-edge technologies to create smart cities and more sustainable urban environments. From energy-efficient buildings to intelligent transportation systems, these smart city initiatives...
The vast landscapes of rural Africa hold immense potential – fertile soil, abundant resources, and a resilient, innovative spirit among its people. Yet, many rural communities...
The tech world is abuzz with the news of Apple removing WhatsApp and Threads from its China App Store. This move, shrouded in a veil of...
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is a tech giant synonymous with social connection. Boasting over 3 billion monthly active users across its flagship platforms – Facebook,...
Sam Wakoba, a Bloomberg Africa Media Initiative and Safaricom Business Journalism Fellow, is at the forefront of building a digital-first media company tailored for African-focused tech...
Education is a fundamental entitlement for all individuals, irrespective of their situation or origin. However, in Nigeria, the endeavor to attain inclusive education faces numerous challenges,...
The traditional, one-size-fits-all approach to education is facing a long-overdue transformation. The rise of personalized learning, empowered by adaptive technologies, promises a future where education caters...
The evolution of wearable technology has ushered in remarkable progress in enhancing patient health and well-being. This article showcases the strides made in wearable devices aimed...
In the face of a world grappling with a multitude of complex issues, a beacon of hope emerges – Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI, no longer the...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering young entrepreneurs, has officially announced the opening of applications for the...
Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume, VALR, has officially opened applications for a Country Manager – Kenya, marking a...
Crypto on the Beach is back for its highly anticipated second edition, taking place on Saturday, December 14th, 2025 at...
In one of the most shocking developments in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, Paystack—a leading fintech giant—suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology...
Cyberchain, Africa’s leading Web3 and digital economy convener, is proud to announce Tokenized Economy 2025, the continent’s premier industry conference...
On July 21, 2025, Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and AfriLabs, Africa’s largest pan‑African network of innovation hubs, formally signed a...
In July 2025, MTN South Africa’s fintech arm, MTN MoMo, unveiled a landmark initiative: a rent‑to‑own handset program designed to...
Uber Kenya recently introduced a suite of upgraded safety and sustainability tools for its Uber Boda motorcycle taxi service—raising the...
In July 2025, Treepz—formerly known as Plentywaka—became the first African‑founded corporate mobility startup to officially launch operations in Canada, securing...
In late July 2025, Safaricom and PayPal officially launched a strategic partnership that connects M‑PESA, Africa’s leading mobile money platform,...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Global Internship Program for 2025, offering...
The 2025 Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarships are now available, providing African students with the unique opportunity to pursue...
This call for applications is restricted to trainees who successfully completed the technical and entrepreneurship training under the Youth Employment...
The African Management Institute (AMI), in collaboration with Stanford Seed, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Aspire Business...
THRIVE Academy is an exceptional opportunity for early-stage agrifood tech startups to commercialize their innovations and set the foundation for...
Kenya and Tanzania recently inaugurated a 130 km terrestrial fiber‑optic link connecting Dar es Salaam to Mombasa via the Lunga Lunga/Horohoro border crossing. The...
Kenyan fintech innovator Craft Silicon has unveiled Small Talk, a voice-first generative AI assistant designed for financial services. Launched officially...
In March 2025, Kenyan logistics SaaS startup Leta raised a US $5 million seed round, led by Speedinvest and joined by...
In July 2025, Yango Group—a Dubai‑based global technology company—announced the opening of its new regional African headquarters in Abidjan, Côte...
BasiGo Ltd, a Nairobi-based EV mobility startup founded in 2021, has officially rolled out Kenya’s first-ever electric matatu (minibus) pilot...
