Nvidia Teams Up with Cassava for $720M AI Factory in Africa
by Nvidia and Cassava Technologies have announced a groundbreaking partnership to establish Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI) factory. With an investment of up to $720 million, …
Nedbank to Launch Trailblazing Smart Contract App for Agriculture
South Africa’s Nedbank is making waves with its upcoming smart contract app for agriculture, designed to transform how farmers manage contracts, payments, and supply chains. …
South Africa Unveils $800 Million Smart City Project
South Africa has launched a landmark Smart City Project in Shongweni, near Durban, marking a major leap in urban innovation. Dubbed Westown, the R15 billion …
African Tech Funding Declines 5% in Q1 2025, Reaching $460 Million
African tech funding dropped by 5% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Startups across the continent raised $460 …
Equinix expands data center to fuel digital growth
Equinix has officially opened its LG2.3 data center expansion in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a significant step in its mission to accelerate digital transformation across Africa. …
Afrik DeFi to Engage Policymakers at WEF AI Summit in Rwanda
Afrik DeFi is set to make waves at the World Economic Forum (WEF) AI Summit in Rwanda, a landmark event that will bring together policymakers, …
Nigeria and South Africa make up half of Africa’s 22 billionaires.
According to the latest Forbes rankings, Africa’s 22 billionaires have collectively amassed a record-breaking fortune of $105 billion for the first time in history. Nigeria …
Mastercard Drives Africa’s $1.5 Trillion Digital Payment Surge
Mastercard is spearheading Africa’s digital payment transformation, with the continent’s digital payments economy projected to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030. This growth is fuelled by …
Africa Social Impact Summit to Address Climate Crisis and Foster Growth
The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) is gearing up for its fourth edition, set to take place on July 10-11, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. Co-convened …
Google officially launches its cloud region in Johannesburg
Google has officially launched its cloud region in Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone in its ambitious $1 billion investment plan to transform Africa’s digital landscape. …