Innovation
Delve into breakthroughs and creative ideas that define the future of technology and innovation.
- Announcements
Get up to $50,000 in Equity with 2022 MEST Africa Challenge
The 2022 MEST Africa Challenge is officially open. Submit your entries before 30th August 2022 through the online portal.
- News
Many Africans believe technology developments have changed perception of continent
When asked if recent developments in African technology had impacted their perception of the continent, 4 out of 5 (84.6%)…
- Interesting Reads
Increased Smartphone Taxes are a Massive Setback for Kenya
With new legislation, Kenyans will be paying more for smartphones thanks to new taxes including 25% import and 10% excise…
- Announcements
‘ETHSafari’ to bring 1,000 people to learn, hack, celebrate Ethereum ecosystem
ETHSafari is an event that will bring together 1,000 people from Africa to learn, hack, discuss, and celebrate the Ethereum…
- News
Website that encourages tree planting wins Season 3 of Microsoft Game of Learners
Tree planting website emerges winner of Season 3 of Game of Learners university students’ competition
- News
Microsoft invests in Kenyan Agriculture Platform to promote Digitalisation
Microsoft is investing in the Kenyan National Agriculture Platform as a key initiative to drive digitalization in agriculture
- News
KQ’s Fahari Aviation launches platform for training and testing drones
Kenya Airways' subsidiary Fahari Aviation has launched the first drone enclosure facility in Kenya, called the "Fahari Drone Cage".
- Announcements
Google Hustle Academy program to empower MSMEs launched
Sendy is joining efforts with Google for a program - Google Hustle Academy - meant to empower micro, small and…
- Announcements
Catherine Muraga appointed Microsoft ADC’s Managing Director
Microsoft's African Development Centre ADC has announced the appointment of Catherine Muraga as its Managing Director effective 1st June 2022.
- Startups
Mustard Venture Agency launches idea-stage investment fund to push Africa-focused brands to global audiences
Mustard, a London-based ‘venture agency’ exclusively focused on Africa, has launched its idea-stage investment vehicle to originate Africa-focused ventures capable…
- News
Twiga Foods invests $10M in Commercial Farming Subsidiary
Twiga Foods has today launched "Twiga Fresh" a subsidiary that will focus on "modern and commercial farming.
- News
ShelterTech opens program for startups offering affordable housing solutions
Global nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity has opened applications for the ShelterTech sub-Saharan Africa accelerator program
- News
Regional Hub launched in Kenya dedicated to Blockchain Innovation in Africa
Near Foundation partners with Sankore to launch a regional hub in Kenya dedicated to blockchain innovation throughout the African continent.
- News
NALA partners with Cellulant to reduce cost of sending money from UK, US to Africa
NALA partnership with Cellulant aims to reduce the cost of sending money from the UK and the US into Africa.
- Startups
Norebase raises $1M Pre-seed to build one-stop platform for businesses to scale in Africa
Norebase is building Africa’s company and trademark platform that simplifies the start and scale processes for businesses in the continent…
