African technology news: fintech, startups, funding rounds, telecoms, digital policy and innovation across the continent.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced the launch of applications for the third edition of its Generative AI Accelerator, an intensive eight-week global …
The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, has said that Nigeria’s space economy has the potential to contribute at least $1 billion yearly …
The Lagos State Government has moved a step closer to enacting a law to strengthen its innovation and technology ecosystem by unveiling a revised draft of the Lagos Innovation Bill. …
Ethiopia is being recognized as a leading example in Africa for its commitment to policy evaluation, according to Dr. Miche Ouedraogo, President of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA). This acknowledgment …
HARARE, Zimbabwe – The Government of Zimbabwe has greenlit the full-scale rollout of a Home-Grown Smart Traffic Management System, a locally developed initiative designed to modernise the country’s road safety …
SmartCash Payment Service Bank, a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has joined forces with Leadway Assurance to launch an easy-to-access, mobile-based motor insurance service across Nigeria. The initiative is designed to …
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has officially started using a new billing system for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking transactions. Starting today, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the N6.98 USSD …
South Africa is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for global employers seeking highly skilled yet cost-efficient talent. Recruitment specialists and employer of record firms like The Legends Agency report …
Harare, Zimbabwe – Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s leading telecommunications and technology company, has issued a formal apology to its customers, partners, and stakeholders after a widespread network disruption affected …
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced new ways for businesses, content creators and organizations to make money and grow their reach on WhatsApp. The company made this announcement …
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