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How to Apply for the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) recently opened applications for the 7th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge…
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Kenya’s eBee Mobility Faces Workforce Shakeup Amid Market Challenges and Tax Hurdles
Kenya’s eBee Mobility, once a rising player in the electric bicycle market, has recently laid off the majority of its…
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African Angel Academy Launches 12th Cohort to Bridge Africa’s $194B Startup Funding Gap
The African Angel Academy (AAA), Africa’s leading angel investor training platform, has announced the launch of its 12th cohort as…
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TechTrends Media to Host AI-Powered Business Forum This October in Nairobi
TechTrends Media, a leading Kenyan-based tech media agency, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of TechTrends Pulse, a new…
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Kenya Dirty Money Crackdown Intensifies with CBK-UK Treasury Partnership to Protect Financial Sector
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has partnered with the United Kingdom’s finance ministry as part of a broader Kenya…
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Africa Bitcoin Institute Leads the Charge in Bringing African Voices to Cryptocurrency Policy
Anaïse Kanimba grew up in the shadow of global attention. Her father, Paul Rusesabagina, became an international symbol of courage…
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[Larry Cooke] Stablecoins Are Africa’s Most Useful Crypto, And the World is Finally Catching Up
For many years, countries across Africa have been quietly leading the race when it comes to the practical adoption of…
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TLcom Capital’s TAPSI Fund Hits 50% Deployment with $2M TurnStay Investment
TLcom Capital, the Africa-focused venture capital firm, has reached a major milestone in growing its early-stage portfolio through its dedicated…
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The New Digital Frontier: How the Huawei ICT Competition is Redefining Kenya’s Tech Future
Kenya’s technology scene has no shortage of bright minds. But turning raw talent into industry-ready expertise is another story. That’s…
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New BAKE Report Urges Reforms as Kenya’s Online Freedoms Fade
A new report by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), “State of the Internet in Kenya: 2020-2024,” reveals that while…
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AI in Africa to top $16.5B by 2030, Mastercard
Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to grow from USD 4.5 billion in 2025 to USD 16.5 billion by…
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Visa Launches Cohort 5 of the Africa Fintech Accelerator Program
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has officially opened applications for the fifth cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech…
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Social Media
WhatsApp’s Group Chat Safety Feature Flags Risky Invites Early
In its latest effort to blunt the rise of scam-driven group chats, WhatsApp is introducing a friction layer — a…
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Top Sustainability Blogs in Kenya Driving Climate Conversations and Green Innovation
Sustainability Blogs in Kenya: As sustainability and climate resilience take center stage across Africa, Kenya has emerged as a hotbed…
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Startups
Why Hard Tech in Silicon Valley Is Replacing the App Economy for Good
For years, Silicon Valley churned out apps that made life easier, faster, more connected—at least on the surface. You could…
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Zuckerberg’s Billion-Dollar Offer Wasn’t Enough—Now Meta Is Poaching From a Startup He Couldn’t Buy
Not long ago, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg approached Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI, with a simple proposition: sell…
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[Interview] Botswana Bets on Innovation with MIT to Build a Post-Mineral Economy
Botswana has taken a bold step toward redefining its economic future through a groundbreaking partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of…
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Meta’s Personal Superintelligence Strategy Aims to Redefine How We Spend Our Downtime
Meta isn’t trying to outdo ChatGPT anymore. At least not on its turf. Mark Zuckerberg’s latest move reframes the company’s…
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Tech Giants Pivoting AI Efforts to Africa Signal a Major Shift in Global Innovation Strategy
Africa is no longer on the sidelines of artificial intelligence. In 2025, it’s front and center — with Silicon Valley…
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Kenya’s New Alcohol Ban Hits E-Commerce and Delivery Apps as Online Sales Blocked
Kenya has widened its alcohol sale restrictions to include online platforms, closing a major loophole that many urban consumers and…
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Google Announces $37M in Cumulative Funding and New AI Community Center in Accra
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed…
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Verto Webinar Unpacks Future of Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Global fintech firm Verto on Thursday hosted a webinar shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that businesses face when…
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Isuzu Electric Truck Kenya Plans Revealed: Company to Begin Market Trials by End of 2025
Isuzu East Africa is preparing to test the waters of Kenya’s electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of its…
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Copia Founders Launch Stahili, a New E-commerce Platform Offering Cashbacks and Data Rewards in Kenya
Months after the abrupt end of Copia Global, the e-commerce firm that raised over Sh15.8 billion in funding, its key…
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ChatGPT Gains OpenAI Productivity Tools to Take on Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs
OpenAI is preparing to reshape how we work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The company is developing new features within…
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How Nairobi Financial Hub Tax Relief Is Reshaping Kenya’s Startup and Investment Landscape in 2025
Startups operating under the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) are set to benefit from significant tax cuts under Kenya’s newly…
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The Changing Dynamics of Forex and Trading in Africa
The forex and online trading landscape has witnessed a significant growth in Africa in recent years, mainly driven by technological…
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Kenya’s Crypto Regulator Dispute Deepens as Key Players Pull Back
Kenya’s attempt to establish a dedicated crypto regulator is facing serious pushback — even before it launches. The proposed Virtual…
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The Meta AI Culture Crisis Explained: Leaked Memo Reveals Internal Dysfunction Despite Big-Name Hires
Meta’s sudden pivot in artificial intelligence isn’t just about ambition. It’s about survival. Over the past few weeks, the tech…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Money Laundering Crackdown Triggers Global Risk Alarm as Fintech, Trade Face Fallout
Kenya is facing unprecedented scrutiny over a massive surge in suspicious financial activity, with Sh6.97 trillion flagged in just three…
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Why African Startup Funding in 2025 Is Surging Again After Years of Decline
African startup funding in 2025 is off to a strong start, with startups raising $1.4 billion in the first half…
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MIT Kuo Center, Botswana Government Launch Multiyear Innovation and Entrepreneurship Partnership
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship has launched a five-year collaboration with the…
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How Israeli Intelligence Apps in Your Phone Quietly Took Over the App Stores
Some of the world’s most downloaded mobile apps—used for gaming, image editing, transit, and call screening—are quietly tied to one…
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World MSME Day 2025: How Safaricom is Enabling Kenyan MSMEs to Scale
As the world marks World MSME Day 2025, the spotlight turns to the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that form…
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Tech
Escaping U.S. Tech Platforms Is No Longer Optional: Why the Global Fight for Digital Independence Can’t Wait
From email to mapping apps to cloud infrastructure, much of the world’s digital experience still runs through U.S.-based tech companies.…
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How Stablecoin Adoption in Africa Is Redefining Cross-Border Payments and Financial Access
A quiet revolution is unfolding across Africa — one digital dollar at a time. Stablecoins, long overshadowed by Bitcoin and…
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Huawei Launches Watch Fit 4 and Band 10 in Kenya
Huawei has launched its latest wearable devices in Kenya — the Huawei Watch Fit 4 and Huawei Band 10. Launched…
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300 Youth Graduate from Power Learn Project Tech Program
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a nationwide…
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AWS Opens Applications for the 2025 Generative AI Accelerator
Amazon Web Services has opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA). The accelerator is…
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LemFi Acquires Pillar UK to Power Migrant Credit Access and Expand Beyond Remittances
For many migrants, arriving in a new country means starting from zero—no local credit history, no access to loans, and…
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Can Transsion’s E-Bike Entry in Africa Replicate Its Smartphone Magic?
When you think of Transsion, you probably think of Tecno, Infinix, and itel — the smartphone brands that dominate Africa’s…
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Tech Growth in Africa: What the Latest Economic Data Doesn’t Reveal
The latest report on Global Economic Prospects states that, while a modest economic rebound is expected in 2025, GDP growth…
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Why Kenya Is on the EU Watchlist and What It Means for Africa’s Financial, Tech, and Trade Future
The European Union has added Kenya to its watchlist of high-risk third countries, signaling that the bloc views the country’s…
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Kenya Innovation Outlook 2024 Urges Action on Startup Bill, Local Capital, and Data Gaps
81% of startup funding in Kenya originates from international sources, a finding that raises concerns about long-term sustainability and the…
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Startups
Twiga Foods Temporarily Pauses Nairobi Operations
Twiga Foods, the Kenyan agri-tech and food distribution company, has announced a temporary operational pause in its Nairobi operations. The…
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Power Learn Project Highlights Youth Tech Impact and Talent Opportunities at Connected Africa Summit 2025
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), a Pan-African social impact organization, joined leaders and innovators at Connected Africa Summit 2025, where…
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BUSINESS
Cynoia Brings Project Management to 200 Million More Africans with Swahili and Wolof Language Support
Cynoia, which provides a professional collaboration software suite has introduced a major upgrade as it now supports Swahili and Wolof…
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Nigeria’s Digital Payments in 2025: What’s Fueling the ₦1.56 Quadrillion Fintech Shift?
Digital payments in Nigeria exponentially increased last year to set a key trend in Africa’s largest economy in 2025. As…
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Unpacking ECOWAS’s Bold Tech Shift as West Africa Reimagines Regional Integration
The 50th anniversary of ECOWAS is being celebrated as the bloc undergoes sweeping geopolitical and technological changes that shape its…
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Bridge for Billions Launches Conecta Africa to Support Early-Stage Entrepreneurs in Africa
A new initiative aimed at transforming the way early-stage businesses are supported across Africa was officially launched in Nairobi on…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025: Kenya Ramps Up Digital Infrastructure to Boost Regional Trade
Digital trade is rapidly emerging as a strong pillar for Africa’s economic transformation, with Kenya positioning itself as a key…
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CYBER SECURITY
This Cybersecurity Startup Is Quietly Moderating X’s Community Notes to Fight Crypto Scams
Social media platforms are struggling in the face of rising misinformation and scams, particularly involving cryptocurrency. In its bid to…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025 Kicks off in Diani
More than 1200 delegates from across Africa have gathered in Diani, Kenya, for the annual Connected Africa Summit 2025. The…
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Blockchain
Kenya to Host Africa’s Premier Blockchain and Crypto Conference in June 2025
The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 is returning to the country for its third edition. The conference is…
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iHUB Kenya Launches Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
Seven inspiring female founders are among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship,…
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Over 2,000 Delegates to Gather in Diani for the Connected Africa Summit 2025
Kenya is set to host the Connected Africa Summit 2025 from May 26 to May 29, 2025, at the Diamonds…
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E-Mobility Manufacturer Roam Ranked Kenya’s Fastest-Growing Company
Roam, the Nairobi-based electric mobility manufacturer, has been named Kenya’s fastest-growing company and among Africa’s top 40 in the 2025…
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Why Kenya is Emerging as a Great Market for Forex Traders
With a growing economy, improved financial infrastructure, and an increasing tech-savvy population, Kenya is rapidly becoming Africa’s most attractive destination…
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The Rise of Female Tech Founders in Africa
In recent years, Africa has witnessed an encouraging surge in the number of female tech founders who are reshaping the…
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Is Konza Technopolis Progress Finally Living Up to Its Silicon Savannah Dream?
Kenya’s most ambitious smart city project, Konza Technopolis, evolves slowly but determinedly. The project is called Africa’s Silicon Savannah and…
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How the African Development Bank’s Evolution Could Shape Africa’s Digital Future
Later this month, a new president will be selected by the board of governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB).…
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TechTrends Media Launches The Green Shift Podcast: Exploring Sustainability and Innovation in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – May 5, 2025: TechTrends Media, a leading technology and innovation platform in Africa, is excited to introduce…
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What Kenya Smart Cities Bill Means for Counties
Kenya is positioning itself to decentralize the digital future; hence, counties may be the ones to conceptualize the vision. The…
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The Dark Side of Big Exits: What Africa’s Startup Ecosystem Should Focus On Instead
The recent acquisition of Paystack by Stripe has been hailed as a landmark achievement for Africa’s startup ecosystem. Much as…
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How Kenya Is Emerging as a Global Leader in AI Adoption
Kenya has emerged as a leading nation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, ranking third in the world according to the…
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Standard Chartered Launches Cohort 8 of its Women in Tech Program
Standard Chartered, in partnership with @iBizAfrica, Strathmore University and Village Capital, have officially launched cohort 8 of Women in Tech…
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Calla PR Launches Solution to Help Businesses Test Products Pre-market
Public Relations and Strategic Communications firm, Calla PR, has launched a new solution designed to help businesses test products and…
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Social Media Not to Blame for Youth Unrest, Say Critics Amid Atwoli’s Remarks
Social media’s role in Kenya’s political and social discourse came under fresh scrutiny during the 60th annual Central Organization of…
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Kenya Digital Economy Growth: How Tech is Positioning It as East Africa’s Economic Leader
Kenya is bound to dethrone Ethiopia as the biggest economy in East Africa in 2025. The International Monetary Fund made…
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Kenya VASP Bill 2025 vs U.S. DeFi Repeal: Two Diverging Paths for Crypto Regulation
In a historic moment for international crypto regulation, U.S. President Donald Trump has just signed off on a resolution to…
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Inside the Google Layoffs in 2025: Restructuring, AI Priorities, and What Comes Next
The Google layoffs in 2025 are shaking the entire tech industry. The tech giant’s restructuring saw hundreds of jobs cut…
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Second Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit Set for May 15
The 2nd edition of the Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit is set to take place on May 15, 2025, at Mövenpick…
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TechTrends Podcast
TechTrends Podcast | Lipa Later Goes into Administration – What Happened?
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we unpack the surprising news of Kenyan BNPL startup Lipa Later going into…
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Unveiling Kenya’s National AI Strategy 2025-2030 – A bold step into the future
Kenya officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2025-2030) (Strategy), marking a significant step toward positioning the country as…
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Stablecoin Regulation in Kenya: How New Rules Could Reshape Digital Finance
The global push for stablecoin regulation is reshaping financial landscapes, and Kenya is no exception. As discussions around stablecoin regulation…
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Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030 Unveiled: A Bold Move Toward AI-Powered Digital Transformation
Kenya has officially unveiled the Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030, positioning itself as a possible African leader in artificial intelligence innovation.…
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BUSINESS
Lipa Later and Odyssey Capital Insolvency: A Turning Point for Kenya’s Fintech Industry?
Kenya’s fintech industry is headed for a seismic change after the announcement of Lipa Later and Odyssey Capital’s insolvency. Together,…
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Startups
Safaricom Opens Applications for Spark Accelerator Program Phase 2
Nine startups who are part of the inaugural cohort of the Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program recently part in an investor…
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Cassava to Upgrade its Data Centres with NVIDIA Tech
Cassava Technologies has announced plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered…
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NFT Fundraising in Kenya: A Legal Loophole or the Future of Startup Capital?
In an unprecedented declaration, the Commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Policy (SEC) – Hester Peirce – hinted that…
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Microsoft Brings its Global AI Tour In Nairobi
Microsoft on Wednesday brought its Global AI Tour to Nairobi, Kenya, hosting Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference. The conference…
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AI.com Is Up for Grabs—Is This the Digital Jackpot of the Century?
Officially, AI.com is now on the market at an eye-popping $100 million asking price, which dwarfs Voice.com that was sold…
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Konza Technopolis: The Rise of Kenya’s Silicon Savannah
Kenya’s dream of becoming Africa’s technology hub is coming true as its flagship smart city project – Konza Technopolis –…
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Trump’s Return to Power: How His Policies Are Reshaping Africa’s Tech Industry
With Donald Trump back as president, change is already affecting global industries with ripples; Africa’s fast-growing technology sector feels the…
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Nationwide 5G Rollout Marks Tunisia’s Digital Leap
Tunisia achieved a major tech milestone as three leading telecom operators; Orange Tunisie, Ooredoo Tunisie, and Tunisie Télécom; simultaneously launched…
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BUSINESS
Alibaba Reports Fastest Revenue Growth in Over a Year Amid AI Expansion
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, signaling a strong recovery. The Chinese…
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OpenAI Hits 400 Million Weekly Users as Growth Accelerates
OpenAI has claimed a historic milestone of reaching 400 million active weekly users. The AI creator powering ChatGPT is showing…
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Gadgets
Alibaba Joins Apple’s AI Game After DeepSeek Snub
Apple has chosen Alibaba as its partner in bringing the Apple Intelligence platform to China. This follows an examination by…
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[Column] Gerald Maithya: Fostering a Thriving African Startup Ecosystem Through Collaboration
In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who…
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AI Governance Must Serve All, Especially Global South – PM Modi
India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has said that AI Governance is all about ensuring access to all, especially for…
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US VP JD Vance Warns Against AI Censorship, Overregulation
United States Vice President JD Vance stated that the country firmly believes AI should remain free from ideological bias. He…
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CS Kabogo, Amb. Thigo Lead Kenyan Delegation as France AI Summit Begins
ICT and Digital Economy CS William Kabogo and Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology Ambassador Philip Thigo are heading the Kenyan…
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South African Fintech Float Announces New Partnership With Peach Payments
Float, a South African credit card-linked instalment platform, announces its partnership with Peach Payments, a leading online payment solution provider.…
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i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage African Healthtechs for 3rd Cohort Following US Aid “Stop-work” Directive
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has made a pivotal change to its 3rd cohort selection to prioritise the immediate support…
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Google’s Country Director for East Africa Agnes Gathaiya Exits
Agnes Gathaiya, Google’s Country Director for East Africa has left the company after more than 4 plus years at the…
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Nigeria’s PBR Life Sciences Raises $1M to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare Analytics Across Africa
PBR Life Sciences, a leading big data aggregator in life sciences and healthcare, has raised $1M in pre-seed funding. The…
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Katapult VC Highlights Innovation and Growth in Climate-Tech and Agri-Tech at Africarena Summit
Katapult VC, a venture capital firm focused on technology solutions for climate, food, and ocean sustainability recently hosted a VC…
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Techstars and WirelessCar Launch Mobility Innovation Program
Pre-seed investor Techstars, and WirelessCar, the provider of connected vehicle services, are collaborating to launch the Techstars & WirelessCar Connected…
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Qualcomm Marks Year 2 of Make in Africa, Awards Aurora Health
Qualcomm on Tuesday announced the successful completion of the second year of its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, culminating…
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Microsoft, NVIDIA Partner to Boost AI Innovation and Collaboration in Africa
Microsoft, through the company’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced a new initiative to boost AI development in Africa by…
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Orange Partners With OpenAI and Meta to Expand its Open-Source AI Models to African Languages
Orange has announced that it will partner with OpenAI and Meta to fine-tune AI Large Language models (LLMs) to understand…
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