Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- Interesting Reads
5 Reasons Why Africa’s Smartphone Market Grew 7% in Q1 2025
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) smartphone market finally found its spark again — growing 7% year-on-year in Q1 2025,…
- News
Transsion at 32%, Samsung Up 15%, Apple Up 4% as Middle East and Africa Smartphone Sales Rise 7% in Q1 2025
Insights At a Glance: MEA smartphone shipments grew 7% YoY in Q1 2025, driven by festive demand, easing inflation, and…
- News
Airtel Is Now Blocking “Dangerous” Websites in India — Is Africa Next?
Imagine trying to buy a hoodie online and instead being told the website is dangerous and blocked “for your safety.”…
- Startups
From Nairobi to Tunis: How the 2025 Qualcomm Make in Africa Shortlist Signals a Shift in Startup Dominance
Insights at a Glance Kenya has featured every year — the only country with 10 total representations. Tunisia had no…
- Interesting Reads
Africa is Becoming a Global Travel Trendsetter, Says Mastercard’s 2025 Report
Mastercard says Africa is redefining global travel in 2025 through wellness, wilderness, culinary experiences, and rising regional business appeal.
- Startups
Africa Tech Summit London Returns June 6 to Connect African Startups with Global Capital
Africa Tech Summit London returns June 6 to connect African startups with global investors and scale innovation across borders.
- News
FASESA and Boeing Expand Pathways to Space Program to Kenya, Renewing Push for STEM Education Across Africa
Boeing and FASESA expand space education program to Kenya
- News
Airtel Africa Reports Strong FY25 Growth, But Nigerian Currency Crisis Slashes Profits
Airtel Africa grew to 150M customers and $5.2B revenue, but FX losses from Nigeria halved its FY25 profits.
- Startups
African Startups Using AI Can Now Apply for Google’s Flagship 2025 Accelerator Program
Google opens 2025 Africa Accelerator for AI startups offering equity-free support and $350K in Cloud credits.
- Interesting Reads
The New Kings of African Commerce: Why Gen Z Now Dominates Spending
Gen Z now leads consumer spending across Africa, with Kenya’s youth driving rapid urban growth and shaping future economic patterns.
- News
Africa’s Global Future in Focus as Cambridge Africa Business Network Announces 2025 Keynote Lineup
Dr. Bawumia to keynote 2025 Cambridge Africa Business Conference, focusing on innovation, leadership, and Africa’s global economic influence.
- Announcements
Mart Networks Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio in Africa Through Strategic Partnership with Infopercept
Mart Networks partners with Infopercept to distribute advanced cybersecurity platforms in Africa, focusing on threat exposure management and compliance solutions.
- News
AI Could Automate 40% of Tasks in Africa’s Tech Outsourcing Sector by 2030, New Report Warns
40% of BPO tasks in Africa may be automated by 2030. New report urges Kenya and others to invest in…
- News
Global AI Summit in Rwanda Sets the Stage for Africa’s Bold $2.9 Trillion AI Revolution
Kigali hosts Africa’s first Global AI Summit, launching bold initiatives to drive inclusive growth, governance, and AI infrastructure continent-wide.
- Opinion
Trump’s Tariffs Hit Africa: What Kenya’s 10% Tariff Means for Trade, Tech, and the Economy
Trump's new tariffs disrupt Kenya-U.S. trade, raising export costs, threatening tech growth, inflation, and prompting urgent economic strategy shifts.
