Innovation
Delve into breakthroughs and creative ideas that define the future of technology and innovation.
- News
Ubongo Kids Season 6 Sets New Standards in African Edutainment
Ubongo Kids unveils a refreshed look for Season Six, enhancing educational engagement with modernized content and a focus on inclusivity.
- Announcements
Patoranking Foundation and ALX Africa Launch $500,000 Tech Scholarship
Patoranking Foundation and ALX Africa launch a $500,000 tech scholarship for 40 Africans to enhance skills and empower innovators.
- Startups
Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program Unveils 1st Cohort of 9 Startups
Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program launches with nine startups aimed at societal and economic growth through innovative technology solutions.
- Announcements
Visa She’s Next Kenya Offers KES 2.5M Grants for Women Entrepreneurs
Visa's She’s Next Grant Competition in Kenya offers women entrepreneurs grants, training, and mentorship to support and grow their businesses.
- Opinion
Rethinking KFCB and the Misguided Attempt to Control Online Media
1962 law established KFCB (Kenya Films Classification Board); now outdated, stifles digital freedom, misaligned with modern democracy and technology.
- News
Google Launches Umoja, Africa’s First Direct Fiber Link to Australia
Google launches Umoja, the first fiber optic cable directly connecting Africa to Australia, enhancing connectivity and cybersecurity.
- News
OpenAI launches GPT-4o, The Powerful Assistant Everyone Has Been Trying To Build For Years
OpenAI unveils GPT-4o, a multimodal AI model enhancing interactions through text, vision, and audio capabilities.
- News
VFS Global Plans to Use AI in Visa Processing
VFS Global partners with RAI Institute to integrate ethical AI in visa processing, raising concerns about potential AI bias.
- News
AllAfrica Media Leaders Summit Kicks Off in Nairobi
AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit in Nairobi discusses future of African media, technology, safety, and youth engagement from May 8-10.
- News
Microsoft Reportedly Shutting Down ADC Nigeria, Sparking Concerns for Kenya Offices
Microsoft reportedly plans to close its ADC in Lagos, raising concerns about the future of its ADC in Nairobi.
- News
Africa’s Business Heroes Competition Extends Application Deadline, Offers $1.5M Prize
Africa’s Business Heroes competition extends 2024 deadline, enriching African entrepreneurs with training, networking, and US$1.5 million in grants.
- Startups
Qualcomm Selects 4 Kenyan Startups for 2024 Make in Africa Program
Qualcomm supports African startups with mentorship and funds, focusing on advanced technologies and intellectual property education.
- 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.
- News
Infinix ranked sixth in Asia-Pacific innovation by Fast Company.
Infinix earns sixth spot on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in Asia-Pacific for user-friendly, advanced mobile tech innovations.
