Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- 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.
- International
Hayo Joins GLF Community to Strengthen Global Digital Infrastructure and Foster Sustainable Connectivity
Hayo joins the GLF Community to support digital infrastructure growth and bridge the digital divide across Africa and beyond.
- News
Over 300 Arrested in INTERPOL-Led Operation Red Card Targeting Cybercrime Across Africa
INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card leads to 306 arrests across Africa, disrupting major cybercrime networks targeting banking and messaging platforms.
- News
Africa’s Digital Payments Market to Hit $1.5 Trillion by 2030, Mastercard-Backed Report Reveals
Africa’s digital payments could reach $1.5T by 2030. Here’s how Mastercard plans to support that growth.
- News
BBC Launches ‘Tech Now’, a New Global Tech Show to Replace Click
BBC launches Tech Now, a new global tech show spotlighting innovation — including Africa — with a digital-first format.
- News
Airtel Africa Launches AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to Combat SMS Fraud
Airtel Africa launches AI-powered Spam Alert Service to protect users from SMS fraud, providing real-time warnings and enhanced mobile security.
- Startups
Gozem Raises $30M in Series B Funding to Transform Mobility and Fintech in Africa
Gozem secures $30M to expand its Super App, enhance mobility, e-commerce, and fintech services across Francophone Africa, driving digital transformation.
