Africa Day 2025: Celebrating Unity, and Progress Across the Continent
by Every year on May 25th, Africa comes alive with vibrant celebrations, powerful reflections, and a renewed sense of unity. Africa Day is more than a …
Africa Launches First Continental Space Agency in Cairo
Africa has entered a new era. It has launched its first continental space agency, the African Space Agency (AfSA), which is now headquartered in Cairo, …
Cassava and Sand Technologies Partner to Scale AI Solutions
Cassava Technologies and Sand Technologies have joined forces to transform African AI solutions. The partnership, announced at the Global AI Summit on Africa, marks a …
McKinsey: Generative AI Could Unlock $103B Annually for Africa
Generative AI is no longer just a buzzword in Africa. It is emerging as a transformative force, with a new McKinsey report projecting that generative …
MTN Group posts a 33% jump in Q1 core profit.
MTN Group of South Africa has reported a significant 33% increase in core profit for the first quarter of the year. This surge is attributable …
Ghana Unveils Africa’s Largest AI-Powered Security Center
Ghana has taken a bold step into the future of cybersecurity by unveiling Africa’s largest AI-powered security center. This landmark facility, launched by Virtual Infosec …
Kofa Secures $8.1M to Expand AI Battery Swapping in Africa
Ghana’s Kofa, a leading clean energy startup, has raised $8.1 million to supercharge its AI-powered battery swapping network across Africa. This landmark funding marks a …
Circle and Onafriq partner to cut Africa’s payment costs with USDC.
Circle, the global leader in stablecoins and issuer of USDC, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Onafriq, Africa’s largest payments gateway. Together, they aim to …
Ugandan Leader Meets Starlink to Discuss East Africa Launch
Uganda is on the brink of a digital revolution as President Yoweri Museveni met with representatives from Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, to discuss …
OmniRetail Secures $20M Series A to Drive Growth in West Africa
OmniRetail, a leading B2B e-commerce platform, has secured $20 million in Series A equity funding, marking a pivotal moment for both the company and the …