Technology

Fintech Firms

Nigerian Fintech Firms Raise Record $500M Amid High Bank Fees

Nigerian fintech firms raise $500M in 2023, setting new records as high bank fees drive ...
Top Educational Apps Transforming African Learning

Top Educational Apps Transforming African Learning

The digital revolution has made a significant impact on education in Africa, improving access to ...

Top Mobile Apps Used Across Africa

Top Mobile Apps Used Across Africa

Mobile apps have become integral to everyday life in Africa, revolutionizing how people communicate, access ...

Africa’s Leap into the Digital World – The Global Impact of African Innovation

Africa’s Leap into the Digital World – The Global Impact of African Innovation

Africa is experiencing a rapid digital transformation, with innovations in technology making waves both within ...

The Impressive Growth of African Startups

Ghana’s FinTech Revolution: Banking the Unbanked

In the bustling markets of Accra and the remote villages of the Northern Region, a ...

Solar Energy Innovations

Nigeria’s Solar Revolution: Powering Through Energy Challenges

In the face of persistent power outages and limited access to electricity, Nigeria is witnessing ...

Desert Farming

Egypt Pioneers Desert Farming with AI-Powered Greenhouses

Egypt pioneers desert farming with AI-powered greenhouses to enhance agricultural productivity and water efficiency in ...
Challenges and Promises

Tech Experts Assess Challenges and Promises of AI in Africa’s Workforce

Tech Experts Assess Challenges and Promises of AI in Africa’s Workforce ...
Lateef Okunade

Lateef Okunade Wins Technology Excellence Award at Tech Trailblazer Visionary Prize

Lateef Okunade, a data scientist, was honored with the Technology Excellence Award at the esteemed ...

As techies talk things AI we’re coining Kiswahili lexicon for it

As techies talk things AI we’re coining Kiswahili lexicon for it

Last week, I spoke about what I see as the biggest danger of AI for ...

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