When President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act (Guaranteed Electronic Nationally Issued United States Stablecoins) into law on...
EDITOR'S PICKS
A digital transformation is unfolding across Africa, with digital payments projected to add $1.5 trillion to the continent’s...
At Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (ZSE: ECO.ZW) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced...
TOP TRENDING
A recent global survey by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals that while most professionals are generally satisfied with their...
In a pioneering move to combat the escalating plastic crisis plaguing the world’s oceans, The Ocean Cleanup, a...
Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) has issued a landmark decision finding Google LLC in violation of the country’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap...
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has launched the draft African EdTech 2030: Vision, Plan and Policy Framework, inviting...
When President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act (Guaranteed Electronic Nationally Issued United States Stablecoins) into law on...
As the world’s spotlight remains trained on high-profile cyberattacks in North America and Europe, a silent but dangerous...
With internet penetration in Kenya rising gradually, the digital economy is becoming a lifeline for businesses across the...
Born into a world of rapidly evolving technology, Generation Z is the most digitally fluent generation yet. From...
In a step toward reshaping Africa’s economic future, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity...
FUTURISM
Biostate AI’s global health ambitions draw scrutiny over equity, access, and local relevance
As Biostate AI expands its precision medicine footprint from Houston to Bengaluru and Beijing, critics urge vigilant attention to whether technological promise will translate into equitable health gains or deepen global disparities in care
AUDA-NEPAD unveils ambitious African edtech 2030 framework
Could Africa’s digital education vision be the transformative pledge that bridges divides and sparks a new era of pan-African learning?
New study reveals surprising light buildup dynamics in Mamyshev oscillators
This fresh perspective on pulse formation not only redefines the science of Mamyshev oscillators but could also spark the next wave of innovation in ultrafast laser technology.
Symposium highlights the need to curb brain drain as AI offers hope for cancer care in Kenya
Medical researchers and policymakers believe the country still holds a powerful opportunity to advance cancer care by adopting AI-driven digital twins and theranostics
Kenya’s healthcare leaders bet on AI to cut costs and expand coverage
As Kenya embraces artificial intelligence in health insurance, industry leaders see a future where real-time data and automation reduce costs, improve efficiency, and expand access—bringing affordable healthcare closer to millions
How mobile health is expanding telemedicine access across Africa
Emerging technologies like AI-powered diagnostics and enhanced mobile networks are driving advancements
AKABAS: Kick off 2025 with new Performance Max features
New controls and reporting improvements are coming to Performance Max. The ability to segment your asset group performance is rolling out now in all Performance Max campaigns. You can break down your results more granularly, including seeing conversions by device, time and more
4IR STARTUPS
Hydrobox secures $9 million to expand clean energy access in Kenya
Hydrobox has powered over 10,000 homes and small businesses, delivering not just electricity but also transformative opportunities
Black Founders Fund startups raised $379 million, created 6,000 jobs – Report
Despite Africa’s rising status as a global innovation hub, Black entrepreneurs still face substantial barriers, including limited access to capital. African startups account for less than 1% of global venture capital funding, with women-led and marginalized entrepreneurs particularly underrepresented
XA Network launches XA Africa to connect African startups to global expertise
XA Africa aims to connect exceptional African tech founders with seasoned investors and industry experts, primarily from global and regional technology companies, to provide not just capital but also the guidance and support needed to scale their ventures
BuuPass expands bus management system
Beyond improving internal efficiencies, the BMS offers rich customer and business analytics, providing insights into passenger trends, popular routes, and overall business performance. This data-driven approach allows operators to optimize routes, improve scheduling, and avoid under- or over-servicing specific areas
Kenyan electric mobility firm Roam shines on global 2024 Impact/100 list
The company's work directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on reducing carbon emissions (Goal 13: Climate Action), promoting sustainable urban transport (Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities), and fostering economic growth and job creation (Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth)
Ghanaian startup Kofa is expanding its battery-swapping with the launch of $8 million SPV
Kofa will focus on managing the battery network and supporting SPV operations, ensuring users have access to fully charged batteries anytime
South African startup Fintr uses gamification to teach financial literacy to youth
Almost 1,000 people have so far used Fintr’s digital games, and the company is set on expanding its offering. It has built FinMaster, a board game that aims to be the modern-day Monopoly, and is taking pre-orders
METAVERSE
Biostate AI’s recent announcement of a $12 million Series A funding round, coupled with strategic partnerships spanning the...
Google’s recent $37 million promise to transform AI in Africa, with significant initiatives anchored in Ghana, paints a...
Siscom Technology and Navon World have announced a landmark partnership poised to revolutionize Africa’s digital infrastructure by bringing...
In a pioneering move to combat the escalating plastic crisis plaguing the world’s oceans, The Ocean Cleanup, a...
Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) has issued a landmark decision finding Google LLC in violation of the country’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap...
Technology must play a critical role in ending the suffering caused by the global donkey skin trade, according...
As AI agents reshape work across industries, SuperDial is targeting one of healthcare’s most expensive and invisible burdens: administrative phone...
Amazon Web Services has announced the launch of applications for the third cohort of its AWS Generative AI...
Even as brain drain continues to cripple Kenya’s ambitions in nuclear medicine, researchers and policymakers say the country...
EDITOR'S PICKS
When President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act (Guaranteed Electronic Nationally Issued United States Stablecoins) into law on...
A digital transformation is unfolding across Africa, with digital payments projected to add $1.5 trillion to the continent’s...
At Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (ZSE: ECO.ZW) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced...
BLOCKCHAIN
What Trump’s GENIUS Act means for Africa’s stablecoin future
As the GENIUS Act extends American stablecoin regulation across borders, Africa faces a pivotal moment: to harness digital dollars for economic empowerment while forging its own sovereign path, or risk deepening financial dependency under rules written far beyond its shores
Africa surges ahead in blockchain adoption as global funding rebounds, CV VC report shows
Africa is proving that blockchain isn’t just a buzzword but a blueprint for real-world impact, claiming 7.4% of VC funding on the continent, more than double the global share
Experts warn Kenya’s crypto tax may hinder innovation
Kenya may be cashing in on digital asset taxes, but without clearer, fairer rules, the country risks taxing its crypto future out of existence
How Trump’s tariffs are triggering global crypto tumult
These developments have jolted crypto markets into a state of high alert. As trade tensions rose, the report shows, Bitcoin's price swings intensified—culminating in one of its sharpest one-day drops since the COVID-19 crash of 2020. Volatility, particularly for Ethereum, spiked to above 100%, from a pre-crisis level of around 50%
How Kenya’s youth population is driving digital asset adoption, blending crypto with legacy finance
Kenya has long been a leader in mobile money adoption, and now young people are extending this innovation into digital assets. From freelancers accepting global payments to small business owners using crypto for cross-border transactions, digital assets are opening up new economic opportunities that complement traditional financial systems
Kenya’s ICT Ministry reiterates its commitment to crypto education
Binance is investing in crypto education and upskilling initiatives through programs like Crypto School, which provides locally tailored courses for Kenyans to learn about cryptocurrency and blockchain at their own pace. Binance Academy also continues to provide educational resources to help users make informed financial decisions
How Binance is tackling crypto scams and pushing for regulatory clarity in Africa
While regulatory uncertainty has slowed crypto adoption in some nations, recent collaborations with industry leaders are helping governments formulate clearer frameworks and strengthen cybersecurity defenses
AI / BIG DATA
Biostate AI’s global health ambitions draw scrutiny over equity, access, and local relevance
As Biostate AI expands its precision medicine footprint from Houston to Bengaluru and Beijing, critics urge vigilant attention to whether technological promise will translate into equitable health gains or deepen global disparities in care
Is Google’s $37 million AI promise in Ghana just another tech power play?
Google’s grand AI ambitions in Africa prompt a vital debate: will these investments truly empower local talent and sovereignty, or will they deepen digital dependency under the guise of innovation?
Siscom and Navon World partner to deploy AI-ready modular data centers, powering Africa’s digital future
By combining modular design, AI-driven computing, and inclusive investment, the two companies are laying the foundation for Africa’s digital sovereignty and a future where the continent engineers its own path to technological empowerment
Amazon and The Ocean Cleanup show how AI and cloud could remove ocean plasticÂ
Scientists estimate that there are now between 75 and 199 million tonnes of plastic afloat or buried in marine environments worldwide, causing the death of more than 100,000 marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, and seals annually
Uganda orders Google to register as data controller in landmark data privacy ruling
The Personal Data Protection Office determined that Google's transfer of personal data outside Uganda breached Section 19 of the Act and Regulation 30, noting that Uganda's data protection law has extraterritorial reach.
Digital solutions called vital to combat surging donkey slaughter in Africa
As the global demand for donkey-derived products continues to devastate African communities, experts agree that harnessing technology is no longer optional but essential, offering a lifeline to both the animals and the people who depend on them for survival
SuperDial raises $15M to automate healthcare’s endless admin phone calls
Voice AI company SuperDial helps billing and provider organizations reclaim time and revenue by replacing hours of insurer calls with end-to-end AI agents.
CYBER SECURITY
As Africa races toward a digital future, the rising tide of phishing threatens to sweep away hard-won gains—exposing a critical need for urgent, united action to build resilience, bolster awareness, and defend the continent’s connected communities before the cost becomes irreversible
A recent global survey by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals that while most professionals are generally satisfied with their...
As the world’s spotlight remains trained on high-profile cyberattacks in North America and Europe, a silent but dangerous...
A new report from NETSCOUT Sytems reveals a troubling trend in the intersection of cyberwarfare and global sociopolitical...
Automated processes across banking, financing, insurance and other financial services are dependent on complex infrastructures that span both...
As Africa’s Web3 economy expands, cryptocurrency fraud has emerged as a major concern, prompting industry leaders and regulators...
Africa’s digital transformation is unfolding at a breakneck pace, with internet users surpassing 700 million and mobile technologies...
Connectivity and automation have undeniably revolutionised the manufacturing sector, boosting efficiency and productivity. However, they have also introduced...
The United Nations aviation agency, based in Montreal, is investigating an information security breach involving the alleged release...