Tag: Africa
Qualcomm Launches ‘Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Program
Qualcomm has launched the 'Make in Africa' Startup Mentorship Program to support early-stage African startups utilizing advanced connectivity and processing technologies. This equity-free initiative is part of Qualcomm's African Innovation Platform. Program Benefits Selected...
StarkWare Launches $4 Million Fund to Empower African Blockchain Startups
StarkWare, an Israeli blockchain infrastructure firm valued at $8 billion, has introduced a $4 million fund to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across Africa. This initiative aligns with the continent's growing...
How Blockchain is Transforming Africa: From Financial Inclusion to Transparency
Africa, a continent rich in potential and resources, is transforming digitally through blockchain technology. Once plagued by inefficiencies and bureaucratic challenges, African economies leverage blockchain to bring transparency, accessibility, and empowerment to...
Nigeria leads Africa’s FinTech revolution
Ambassador Fashina Olaoluwa, representing Nigeria at the Best Diplomatic Conference in the United Kingdom (UK), highlighted Nigeria's status as Africa's leading financial technology (FinTech) hub. In his address, he emphasized how Nigeria...
Bridging the Digital Gender Divide Through Mentorship and Collaboration
Sumaiyya Nyansige, now a Security Consultant, attributes her career success to the skills and connections she gained through the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI). Participating in the program's second cohort expanded...
Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a Game Changer for Africa?
Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, promises to revolutionise internet access worldwide, aiming to bring superfast broadband to "almost anywhere on Earth." Already launched in several African countries, the service aims to...
Regulating Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Insights from Kenya, Ghana, and the AU
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a focal point of global discussions, especially around the need for regulatory frameworks. This conversation is just as crucial in Africa, but the continent faces unique challenges....
Bridging the Gender Digital Divide in Africa
Despite Africa's booming tech industry, a significant gender digital divide remains. Women, representing nearly half of the continent's population, still face challenges accessing digital skills and job opportunities. This gap not only...




