Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- Opinion
Why Africa’s Next Banking Revolution Won’t Be Led by Banks
Expert James Booth analyses how embedded finance, cross-border payments, and AI-driven risk models will redefine African fintech by 2026.
- Business
Mastercard is aggressively rewiring Africa’s payments infrastructure, posting 45 percent network growth in 2025
The payment giant isn’t just shipping more plastic cards; it’s building the digital plumbing for a projected $1.5 trillion market.
- News
Airtel Africa partners with Starlink to bring satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Kenya and 13 other countries
Airtel Africa has officially cemented its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity to its 174 million customers.…
- News
NTT DATA is deploying 1,000 Starlink sites to weatherproof African businesses
The IT services giant has already deployed 100 Starlink sites in Kenya and plans to hit 1,000 across Africa in…
- Opinion
COP30 Missed the Point: Africa Needs a Workforce, Not Just Commitments
COP30 ignored human capital. To succeed, Africa must redirect climate finance to upskill its youth and fix the green workforce…
- Startups
Big Pharma and AI surveillance are finally plugging into Africa’s healthtech supply chain
i3's Lagos summit unveils major deals for MYDAWA and Sproxil, integrating AI and global pharma into Africa’s healthcare grid
- Interesting Reads
The Billion-Dollar Wall: How Biometric IDs Are Locking Africans Out of Their Lives
A new report reveals how $1 billion digital ID systems in Africa are increasing surveillance and excluding millions from essential…
- News
MultiChoice will actively degrade pirate AFCON 2025 streams to force viewers to subscribe
With the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to kick off on December 21, newly acquired…
- Interesting Reads
Microsoft beat its massive connectivity goal in Africa. Now comes the hard part: AI.
The tech giant has brought 117 million people online across the continent, surpassing its 2025 target early. But as Microsoft…
- News
The 2025 TikTok Awards prove the era of ‘viral dances’ is over
Nigeria sweeps narrative awards while Kenya’s Tunero Animations and Zoza Sportscast define a new era at the 2025 TikTok Awards.
- News
The US bets $150 million on Zipline’s drones in Africa—with strings attached
The US awards Zipline $150 million to scale African drone delivery, contingent on local governments committing to long-term operational costs
- Startups
Sun King’s $5.6 billion bet to power 200 million people without a grid
Sun King plans to deploy $5.6 billion in off-grid solar to power 200 million Africans by 2030, bypassing traditional grids.
- Business
Google and the AfCFTA are training 7,500 African businesses to use AI
Google and AfCFTA partner to train 7,500 African SMEs on AI, Gemini, and cross-border digital trade skills
- Business
AI Ambition vs. Data Reality: Why Most Companies Aren’t Ready for the Revolution
Companies are racing to adopt AI, but an IBM study finds messy data and a huge skills gap are stopping…
- News
Vodacom and Starlink Partnership Expands African Broadband Access
Vodacom partners with Starlink for satellite broadband across Africa, targeting 260 million mobile and 120 million financial services users by…
