Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
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News
Ecobank Partners with Google Cloud to Transform African Banking Through AI Innovation
Ecobank Group has partnered with Google Cloud to accelerate African financial inclusion using AI-powered digital banking solutions across 33 countries
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Yellow Card and Visa Partner to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Across Emerging Markets
Yellow Card partners with Visa to accelerate stablecoin adoption for cross-border payments across emerging markets globally.
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Mastercard and Enza Collaborate to Accelerate Fintech Innovation Across Africa
Mastercard partners with enza to enable African fintech companies to easily integrate payment solutions, accelerating digital transformation.
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Africa AI Week 2025 Empowers 700 Educators with AI Skills Across Kenya, Zambia, Togo, and Senegal
Africa AI Week 2025 trains 700 educators across four countries, integrating AI into classrooms, addressing digital skills gaps, and influencing…
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Airtel Africa Powers Digital Revolution: 73.4M Data Users Transform Sub-Saharan Connectivity
Airtel Africa's 2025 sustainability report reveals 73.4M data customers, 44.6M mobile money users, and 1.6M students connected.
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Sama Secures Top 3 Position in 2025 Middle East Africa Inspiring Workplaces Awards
Sama secured third place in 2025 Middle East Africa Inspiring Workplaces Awards for exceptional employee wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
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Announcements
Onafriq now links 1 Billion Connected Mobile Wallets and 500 Million Bank Accounts Across Africa
Onafriq celebrates 15 years, connecting 1 billion mobile wallets and 500 million bank accounts across Africa's digital payments network.
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News
HONOR Jumps 283%, Xiaomi 32%, OPPO 17% While Kenya Adds Just 1% as Africa’s Q1 2025 Smartphone Market Hits 19.4M Units
Insights At a Glance: Kenya’s smartphone market grew just 1% in Q1 2025 while Africa hit 6%, according to a…
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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,…
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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…
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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.”…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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