Africa
News and events happening across Africa. From startups to innovations, entrepreneurship, new tech, events, and more, this category features stories that cover a broad range of topics and issues that are of interest to readers who are looking for news and perspectives on African affairs.
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10 Startups To Compete For a Spot in the Startup World Cup Finals
James Williams, Senior Director of Events at Connecting Africa and Informa Tech has announced the 10 startups that will compete at…
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OP-ED: How Access To Finance Changes Lives
Africa has undoubtedly made immense gains in lifting people out of poverty. But it’s also clear that there’s still a…
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Segun Ogunsanya Challenges Telcos to Leverage Emerging Technologies
Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya has challenged the telecommunications industry in Africa to leverage emerging technologies to enable…
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Airtel Africa Unveils $17 4G Smartphone in Rwanda
Airtel Africa, in conjunction with the Rwandan government, has launched a budget-friendly 4G smartphone, making strides toward bridging the digital…
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HiPipo Unveils Nominees of the 2023 Digital Impact Awards Africa
HiPipo has unveiled the 2023 Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) nominees after a verification process that has been ongoing since…
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AfriLabs, Builder.ai Partner to Build the Future of African Tech
At the recently ended 2023 AfriLabs Annual Gathering event, which took place in Kigali, Rwanda this month, AfriLabs announced a…
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OP-ED: Bridging Africa’s Digital Divide the Jumia-Starlink Way
The recent partnership between Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, and Starlink, a satellite internet service by SpaceX, has cast a…
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Africa Money and DeFi Summit Partners With Amazon Web Services to Drive Digital Transformation in Africa
Africa Money and DeFi Summit have announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) a subsidiary of Amazon, to drive…
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What Ruto’s US Visit Means For African Tech Startups
Kenya’s President, William Ruto’s recent visit to the United States is not just a diplomatic move but a strategic step…
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9 Ventures to Showcase at the 2023 Africa Money and DeFi Summit
The Africa Money and DeFi Summit has announced nine ventures selected to showcase their solutions in Web3, Blockchain, Fintech, and…
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