Innovation
Visa’s fifth Africa Fintech Accelerator cohort brings together 18 startups from 28 countries, reflecting the growing spread of fintech innovation beyond Africa’s traditional tech hubs.
View More Visa Unveils Fifth Africa Fintech Accelerator Cohort, Spotlighting Cross-Border Payments and AI Innovation
Djibouti University has opened a World Bank-funded energy research centre to boost renewable power development and regional innovation.
View More Djibouti University Opens Centre to Advance Renewable Energy Research and Innovation
Nvidia AI expansion in Morocco signals a major push to build artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centers, and digital capacity across Africa.
View More Nvidia Targets Morocco as a Key Hub in Africa’s AI Expansion
Robot waiters are serving customers in a Nairobi restaurant, drawing crowds while raising questions about technology and jobs in Kenya’s hospitality industry.
View More Robot Waiters Turn Heads in Kenya’s Restaurant Scene
A Kenyan engineer is turning invasive water hyacinth into eco-friendly products that cut plastic waste and help restore Lake Naivasha’s ecosystem.
View More Kenyan Engineer Turns Invasive Water Hyacinth into Eco-Friendly Innovation
Somalia’s Minister of Communications and Technology, H.E. Mohamed Somaali, joined African leaders at the African Startup Summit in Algiers, calling for stronger digital infrastructure, enhanced connectivity, and innovation-driven reforms to accelerate the continent’s digital transformation.
View More Minister Somaali Calls for Stronger Digital Infrastructure and Innovation Reforms Across Africa
A Unique Journey: Medicine Meets Technology For most final-year medical students, life is already packed with endless study hours, ward rounds, and the pressure of…
View More UNILAG Student Adebayo Balances Medicine and Tech
Microsoft’s AI Tour recently took center stage in Kenya, shining a spotlight on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and driving economic growth. The…
View More Microsoft AI Tour Showcases Kenya’s Leap in Economic Growth Through AI Innovation
East Africa’s media landscape is undergoing a digital transformation, driven by technological innovation, changing consumer behavior, and regulatory challenges. As traditional media struggles with declining…
View More The State of Innovation and Media Viability in East Africa
Driving Innovation and Expanding New Balance’s Global Presence New Balance is redefining the sportswear industry by focusing on innovation, growth, and the evolving fitness fashion…
View More Stuart Henwood on New Balance’s Strategy for Growth & Innovation
Kenya has positioned itself as a leader in Africa’s digital economy, with a booming fintech sector, widespread mobile money adoption, and increasing internet penetration. However,…
View More Kenya’s Digital Divide: A Barrier to Growth or an Innovation Opportunity
The Kenyan government is moving to tighten data protection laws to prevent foreign tech companies from exploiting local citizens’ data for artificial intelligence (AI) training…
View More Kenya to Restrict Use of Citizens’ Data for Foreign AI Training
East Africa is emerging as a key player in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution, with countries in the region exploring its transformative potential. Though the…
View More Harnessing AI for Growth and Development in East Africa
UNDP’s Commitment to Clean Energy in East Africa The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is leading a transformative initiative to accelerate the adoption of clean…
View More UNDP Supports Finance for Clean Energy in East Africa