Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- News
Kenya Leads Africa in Sustainable Banking with New SC Account Option
Standard Chartered Kenya launches Africa's first Sustainable Account, promoting eco-friendly investments aligned with UN SDGs and transparent impact reporting.
- News
President Ruto’s Keynote at Connected Africa Summit Sparks Big Ambitions
President Ruto inaugurates Connected Africa Summit 2024, emphasizing youth-led digital growth and tackling Africa's digital divide.
- Opinion
Could AI be the Turning Point for Financial Inclusion in Africa?
Fintech innovations in Africa reduced reliance on cash, and now AI promises to accelerate financial inclusion even further.
- Startups
Apply to Participate in the Investment Showcase at Africa Tech Summit London 2024
Africa Tech Summit London invites applications for its Investment Showcase, connecting tech ventures with global investors on June 7, 2024.
- Announcements
Safaricom Sponsors Connected Africa Summit with KES 20 Million
Safaricom sponsors KES 20 million for Connected Africa Summit 2024 to boost Africa's digital transformation and innovation.
- Opinion
Africa Data Centre Market is Projected to Reach $7bn by 2028
Africa's data centre market, poised to hit $7 billion by 2028, offers vast investment opportunities due to digital service demands.
- News
itel Extends Warranty for Feature Phones in Africa
Itel extends feature phone warranty in Sub-Saharan Africa to 24 months, underscoring its commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Interesting Reads
The $3bn Private Credit Opportunity in Africa
Africa's $3bn private credit gap highlights a financing void for mid-market companies, underserved by traditional banks, offering investors significant opportunities.
- News
Africa Technology Expo 2024 Set to Hit Lagos in June, Spotlight on African Tech
Africa Tech Expo in Lagos, June 2024: showcasing innovation, fostering partnerships, and accelerating growth in the African tech ecosystem.
- News
East-West Africa Remittances Corridor Opens With New Partnership
M-Pesa, Safaricom, Coronation Group, and Access Holdings partner to streamline African remittances, focusing initially on East & West Africa.
- Startups
Zone Secures $8.5 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Decentralised Payments in Africa
Zone, African payments, raises $8.5 million for decentralised blockchain network expansion to transform African financial infrastructure.
- Announcements
BIC Empowers African Artists in a Pioneering Metaverse Gallery
A Recipe for Success - BIC Brings African Talent to the Forefront at a First-of-its-kind Metaverse Gallery in the Region
- News
Submit Your Innovations to the Connected Africa Summit 2024 Awards
Kenya hosts Connected Africa Summit 2024, inviting African innovators to submit tech solutions for awards and global recognition.
- Announcements
Generative AI in Africa: Liquid C2, Google Cloud, Anthropic Team Up
Liquid C2 spearheads African AI adoption through Google Cloud, Anthropic partnership, offering heightened security and innovative solutions.
- Startups
€1M Investment Up for Grabs at Latitude59 Pitch Competition
Estonia's Latitude59 conference to provide €1M for startups in Pitch Competition, backed by EstBAN and Specialist VC for 2024.
