Tag: technology
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...
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...
Rwanda Seeks Stronger Ties with South Korea to Boost Trade and Investment
Rwanda seeks to build stronger partnerships with South Korea, focusing on human and technological capital and attracting more Korean investments to accelerate the country's shift from aid dependency to a trade-driven, industrialised...
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...
Robots in Nairobi restaurant
Nairobi's newest restaurant is capturing attention with its innovative use of robots named Nadia and Claire as part of its service team. These robots glide seamlessly between tables, delivering orders with precision...
How AI Is Shaping Klarna’s Future: Workforce Reductions and Increased Pay
Klarna, the buy now, pay later company, plans to significantly reduce its workforce through efficiencies gained from artificial intelligence (AI). After cutting its staff from 5,000 to 3,800 over the past year,...
China and 26 African countries have agreed to enhance collaboration and boost innovation in the digital sector
China and 26 African countries have committed to enhancing partnerships and fostering innovation in the digital sector. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology hosted the Forum on China-Africa Digital Cooperation, which...



