The rise of digital platforms in Africa is accelerating due to growing mobile phone usage, expanding internet access, and a youthful population highly attuned to technology. These factors create an ideal environment...

The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, scheduled in Beijing, will bring Chinese and African leaders together to discuss critical issues like trade, investment, and social development. A significant highlight of...

The recent endorsement of the "Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy" by the African Union's Executive Council is a significant step towards accelerating AI adoption across Africa. This transformative plan is designed to foster...

Governments have long sought to automate services and advice through chatbots. Early chatbots were limited, but the recent advancements in generative AI have reignited the vision of more efficient public services. With...

No-code development platforms, which empower software creation through graphical user interfaces and drag-and-drop configurations without traditional coding, hold immense promise for Africa. These platforms, by putting the power in the hands of local...

Men have long dominated the global technology industry. However, there is a growing recognition of the need for more excellent female representation, especially in regions like East Africa. As the digital landscape...

Despite tech giants' significant investments in digital infrastructure, Africans need help with slow internet speeds and high data costs. Google and Meta are making substantial strides in Africa's digital landscape. Google's inaugural cloud...

Senegalese logistics platform Maad, dedicated to supporting informal retailers, has successfully raised a substantial $3.2 million in seed funding. This significant financial boost will not only fuel Maad's domestic and international expansion...