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20 May 2025 - Airtel Africa has announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to deliver Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet services to underserved and remote communities across its 14 African markets. This collaboration seeks to close the digital gap by…

20 May 2025 - OpenAI has announced it will retain nonprofit oversight of its operations, reversing its earlier plan to convert its for-profit subsidiary into a public benefit corporation (PBC). This decision follows considerable public and legal scrutiny, including a…

20 May 2025 - Thndr, a digital investment platform based in Cairo, has raised $15.7 million in a funding round led by Prosus Ventures, with contributions from Y Combinator, BECO Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, JIMCO, Raba, and Onsi Sawiris. This latest round brings Thndr…

20 May 2025 - Telecom subscribers in Nigeria may soon face a 5% hike in charges for data and voice services if the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 is enacted. The bill, which reintroduces a contentious 5% excise tax on telecom services, was passed by the Senate on May 8, 2025…

20 May 2025 - E-commerce leader Jumia has begun offering its logistics network to third-party businesses, including traders who operate exclusively on social media platforms—a group it once viewed as competition. This strategic shift is designed to lower fulfilment…

20 May 2025 - Sand to Green, a Moroccan agrotechnology startup focused on transforming degraded land into fertile farmland, has secured a $50,000 grant at the DeepTech Summit 2025. This funding boost will support the company’s expansion plans across Africa, the…

19 May 2025 - The Safaricom strategic partnership with top retailer Quickmart is aimed at enhancing access to its 4G and 5G home internet solutions. This partnership will thus serve Kenyan households with fast and reliable connectivity by ensuring that all customers…

19 May 2025 - HMD Arc, the company’s latest entry smartphone, is finally in the country, and I got to play around with it after landing on my review desk. I’m pretty impressed with what it brings to the table, considering it comes powered by the Android Go platform,…

19 May 2025 - Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor in Africa and the Middle East, has announced the launch of a dedicated cybersecurity offering specifically designed for fintech companies. This new solution is powered by Invinsense, Infopercept’s…

19 May 2025 - Kenya is set to host the Connected Africa Summit 2025 from May 26 to May 29, 2025, at the Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani.  The annual summit will bring together over 2,000 delegates from across Africa, including leaders in government…

17 May 2025 - Kenya has launched a new initiative to establish itself as a regional hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. The Kenya AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative was launched during the Huawei Cloud Kenya Summit 2025, held in Nairobi under the…

17 May 2025 - Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform that brings smarter, more intuitive advertising tools to businesses — including those in Africa — looking to grow, and expand their online…

17 May 2025 - Seven organizations have filed a landmark public interest case challenging the unlawful disruption of internet access in Kenya. The organizations are: The International Commission of Jurists, Kenya Section (ICJ Kenya), The Bloggers Association of Kenya…

17 May 2025 - Huawei has officially introduced Huawei HCS 8.5 in Kenya, heralding a big milestone for the country on its quest to developing AI leadership, cloud adoption, and digital sovereignty. Developed and unveiled at the Huawei Cloud Summit, the new cloud stack…

16 May 2025 - Fast-tracking AI and cloud implementation, Kenya is asserting its supremacy as a digital center in Africa; Huawei Cloud is a major player in this transformation, providing the latest AI infrastructure while also supporting local talent development. More…

16 May 2025 - As Kenya speeds toward a digitally connected future, Huawei is still one of the engines powering this transformation. At the Huawei Kenya Cloud Summit 2025, with 27 years in Kenya, the company once again committed to the long-term evolution, reinforcing…

15 May 2025 - Sophos has launched MSP Elevate, a new business-accelerating program for managed service providers (MSPs). With the new program, the cybersecurity firm says it will enable MSPs to expand their business with high-value, differentiated cybersecurity…

15 May 2025 - Huawei Kenya, in partnership with Equity Group Foundation, today announced the official launch of the Huawei ICT Academy at the Open University of Kenya (OUK), located at Konza Technopolis.  The Huawei ICT Academy aims to train over 10,000 students in…

15 May 2025 - Global Technology Company Epson announced a 38.4 percent growth in profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 (FY 2024). Consolidated revenue rose 3.7 % to ¥1.36 trillion (KES 1.2 trillion), to ¥89.6 billion (KES 78 billion) during the same…

15 May 2025 - Tech giant Huawei is gearing up to host its flagship Cloud Summit event in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 15, 2025.  The summit will target enterprises and government stakeholders, showcasing Huawei’s cutting-edge cloud solutions, which cater to clients in both…

15 May 2025 - Roam, the Nairobi-based electric mobility manufacturer, has been named Kenya’s fastest-growing company and among Africa’s top 40 in the 2025 Financial Times and Statista ranking of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies.  The firm placed 35th overall on the…

15 May 2025 - Airtel Africa intends to list its mobile money division, Airtel Money, in the first half of 2026, aiming to leverage the rising demand for digital payment services throughout the continent. Airtel confirmed the listing plan on Thursday, responding to…

15 May 2025 - The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has awarded Workable, the Kenyan co-working space, the EDGE global certification.  The certification recognises environmentally friendly practices in buildings that minimise the use of water and energy.…

15 May 2025 - Jumia, Africa’s top e-commerce platform, anticipates generating sufficient revenue to cover its operating expenses by 2027. While this does not equate to net profitability, as taxes may still affect the bottom line, it marks a significant achievement…

15 May 2025 - In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business at Samsung Electronics East Africa, to break down the truth behind QLED technology. For close to twenty years, Samsung has ruled in the global…

14 May 2025 - Generative AI has rapidly become a transformative force across the globe and is slowly beginning to attract attention for its potential in Africa. According to a recent McKinsey & Company report, a whopping $103 billion of annual economic value…

14 May 2025 - Safaricom has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centre, Kenya’s hyperscale-ready data centre operator, to deliver East Africa’s first AI-ready data centre services for enterprise and cloud solutions clients. Announced on Tuesday, the partnership will enable…

14 May 2025 - OPPO has officially announced the launch of the OPPO Find N5 in Kenya, a great milestone for foldable smartphones in the country. The OPPO Find N5 is the thinnest book-style foldable phone in the world. With its impressive design, AI features, and solid…

14 May 2025 - How Benjamin Fernandes, founder of Nala, survived early challenges to build a global money transfer player.

14 May 2025 - AI is revolutionizing coding education in Africa by enhancing accessibility, personalizing learning experiences, and addressing resource challenges. The post How AI Improves Coding Education in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

14 May 2025 - Young entrepreneurs in Ghana are building businesses around local rice production.

14 May 2025 - Margaret Atwood may always be linked to her haunting dystopia in “The Handmaid’s Tale” but her bookshelf runs deeper than Gilead. She writes across genres with a pen sharper than a carving knife. Her imagination flicks from the ancient past to eerie…

14 May 2025 - With a growing economy, improved financial infrastructure, and an increasing tech-savvy population, Kenya is rapidly becoming Africa’s most attractive destination for forex traders. As of January 2025, the country had over 100,000 forex traders, and the…

13 May 2025 - On the 15th of May will be the meeting of industry leaders, AI innovators, and visionary enterprises at the AI Kenya Breakfast Summit 2.0 at the Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands. After having a completely sold-out edition in January, this second edition…

13 May 2025 - Zoho Corporation has today announced the launch of new services and features within Zoho Creator, the company’s low-code application development platform. This milestone reflects Zoho’s commitment to investing in AI capabilities that offer real-time,…

13 May 2025 - In recent years, Africa has witnessed an encouraging surge in the number of female tech founders who are reshaping the landscape of innovation across various sectors, particularly in artificial intelligence, fintech and edtech. These pioneering women…

13 May 2025 - For years, since the pandemic happened, many employers have questioned whether working from home could match the productivity of an office setup. The answer, especially in this modern and tech-driven world, is “ yes.”  With the right tools, reliable…

13 May 2025 - In a landmark ruling, the High Court has ruled that royalties paid by Skiza and Hello Tune to CMOs should be suspended until a matter raised against the two artists is adequately resolved. This is an implementation of the 2022 Copyright Amendment Act…

13 May 2025 - According to the new GSMA Mobile Economy Report, published by the global association for mobile operators, in 2024, sub-Saharan Africa witnessed the mobile Internet gender gap shrinking for the second year running, from 36% in 2022 to 29%. Such…

12 May 2025 - The Adinkra Fellowship has opened applications for its inaugural 2026 cohort. This leadership initiative invites 20 emerging Black leaders under the age of 40 from across Africa and its global diaspora to apply for a transformative fellowship focused on…

12 May 2025 - In Sierra Leone, a first-of-its-kind farm is helping make the country self-sufficient in onion production.

12 May 2025 - The Kenya Finance Bill 2025 carries a reckonable dark history of perception management attempts of illusions created by William Ruto’s government to avoid problems associated with last year’s budget season. Town halls and interviews have been presented…

12 May 2025 - In Ethiopia, the mobile duopoly consists of the state-run Ethio Telecom and privately run Safaricom Ethiopia, and it is evolving more rapidly in the country. Both operators have made significant announcements in recent days: the launch of a national e-…

12 May 2025 - During a period that had seen accelerating AI breakthroughs, the Singapore AI Safety Blueprint represents an incursion for international cooperation towards frontier AI risks. This Open Initiative was introduced in April 2025 at the International…

12 May 2025 - In a world cluttered with tech buzzwords, QLED TVs now stand out in electronics stores, promising luxurious viewing experiences. After a very enlightening chat with Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business in Kenya at Samsung Electronics East…

12 May 2025 - Applications Now Open for the 10th K-Startup Grand Challenge 2025 South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has officially opened applications for the 10th K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) 2025. The highly anticipated program offers African…

12 May 2025 - The firing of Copyright director Shira Perlmutter is a truly shocking move. It comes mere days after the U.S. Copyright Office released a report questioning how AI companies use copyrighted material. From the perspective of some legislators, legal…

12 May 2025 - SAP has announced that VFS Global will leverage its software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border mobility and citizen services. VFS is the world-leading provider of visa, consular and technology services to…

12 May 2025 - 100 Bolt drivers have benefited from financial literacy training provided by Absa Bank Kenya, aimed at promoting the financial stability and independence of the drivers. This is part of a financial literacy training series targeting cities such as…

11 May 2025 - PowerDMARC, a global leader in email and domain security solutions, announced its strategic partnership with Onetic Africa as a Value-Added Distributor at GISEC Global 2025, held in Dubai. This partnership is set to accelerate the adoption of email…