The Smart Africa Alliance has taken a monumental step in shaping the future of AI on the continent by endorsing the establishment of the Africa Artificial Intelligence Council during its 20th Steering Committee Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. This decision marks a critical milestone in Africa’s digital transformation journey, reinforcing the continent’s commitment to AI governance,…
AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of innovation and technology hubs, has secured an unrestricted donation of $150,000 from the Airbnb Community Fund. The Airbnb Community Fund is dedicated to supporting organizations that are making a tangible difference in key areas. These areas include environmental sustainability, economic empowerment, mental health, and the prevention of abuse and…
Equinix, global digital infrastructure company, has launched a cutting-edge LG2.3 data centre in Lagos Equinix, global digital infrastructure company, has launched a cutting-edge LG2.3 data centre in Lagos aimed at fueling Nigeria’s booming tech scene. The data centre is designed to provide businesses with secure, reliable, and high-performance colocation and interconnection services, crucial for supporting…
The new Netflix series Adolescence quickly sparked a wave of conversations about teenage mental health and digital safety. The chilling four-part narrative follows a 13-year-old boy who, after months of cyberbullying and immersion in toxic online communities, comes under investigation for allegedly murdering a schoolmate. The narrative delves into themes such as youth violence, bullying, and the…
L-R: Chad Pollock, Visa East Africa Vice President and General Manager and John Njoroge, the newly appointed Visa Country Manager. Visa has appointed John Njoroge as the new Country Manager and Senior Business Development Leader for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia. In this role, Njoroge will be responsible for driving Visa’s growth strategy, strengthening client…
New research from Mastercard reveals that 93 percent of women in Kenya are considering starting or running their own business Entrepreneurship in Kenya is evolving, led by ambitious and determined women who are reshaping the economy. As the world marked International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 under the theme Accelerate Action, Kenyan women are seizing opportunities,…
Schneider Electric expanded its operations to Tanzania with a fully fledged team, office in Dar-es-Salaam, and a state-of-the-art fabrication yard Schneider Electric expanded its operations to Tanzania with a fully fledged team, office in Dar-es-Salaam, and a state-of-the-art fabrication yard capable of assembling containerized substation solutions. The company is set to serve the region’s growing…
With Africa championing digital transformation and new technologies at a fast rate, Instant Payment Systems (IPS) are also being introduced to transform financial transactions across the continent. With Africa championing digital transformation and new technologies at a fast rate, Instant Payment Systems (IPS) are also being introduced to transform financial transactions across the continent. IPS…
Syntura has launched its first and only experience centre in East Africa as the company launched its operations in the region Syntura, a UK-based technology company, has expanded its footprint in East Africa with the inauguration of the Syntura Experience Centre—the region’s first hub dedicated to collaboration, security, and AI-powered solutions. This state-of-the-art facility offers…