Nigerian startup Mathesis Analytics has secured funding from First Ally Capital to expand its AI capabilities. Its technology helps banks assess the creditworthiness of people without bank accounts by ...

Many African smallholders face challenges transporting their crops to urban markets. Tech entrepreneurs are increasingly stepping up to address this issue. Kilimo Fresh is a digital solution developed ...

The AfriLabs innovation network has partnered with Algerian organization Eyconet to improve North African tech startups’ access to funding. The partnership will identify promising local ventures and ...

Google is introducing a new account-recovery option for users who forget their passwords: recording a short video while moving their head. The system uses facial recognition to confirm the user’s ...

Bournvita, the cocoa beverage brand, has launched a technology training program for 10,000 young Nigerians aged 9 to 16. Participants will receive hands-on training in artificial intelligence, ...

The strategy aims to fully digitize Algeria by 2030, fostering collaboration among government, tech experts, and the private sector, with strong support from the presidency. Priorities include ...

On Monday, July 20, X released a redesigned Android app after a year of development. Rebuilt from the ground up, the app offers faster, smoother performance, with improved navigation, quicker content ...

Financial services company OPay has shortlisted 48 student teams for the next stage of its national innovation challenge in Nigeria. Chosen from more than 11,000 applicants, the participants will ...

Africa's digital content creation market is valued at $5.10 billion in 2025 and could reach nearly $30 billion by 2032, according to projections from the analytics firm Coherent Market Insights. With ...

Digital transformation and artificial intelligence are key to modernizing nations and boosting their competitiveness. By investing in these areas, countries can upgrade infrastructure, improve public ...

Fragmented digital tools are weighing on productivity among African small and medium-sized businesses, making software consolidation a strategic priority. South African entrepreneur Abed Tau is ...

The Nigerian government is launching a 12-week accelerator program for local technology startups. Twelve companies selected from across the country could receive up to $350,000 in funding. The program ...