Technology Initiatives

Dx5 is set to debut its Africa Cloud and Security Roadshow with the Tanzania edition on the 17th of April 2025 at Four Points by Sheraton in Dar Es Salaam dx5 is set to debut its Africa Cloud and Security Roadshow with the Tanzania edition on the 17th of April 2025 at Four Points by…

Finsense Africa, a fast-growing fintech company, has marked its 8th anniversary with a renewed commitment to accelerating digital transformation in the financial services industry across Africa. Established in 2019, Finsense Africa began with a bold vision to revolutionise banking through API integration. Eight years on, the company has grown into a trusted technology partner for…

Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a three-month initiative designed to support early-stage startups using artificial intelligence to address Africa’s most pressing challenges. Across the continent, startups are demonstrating how local innovation can solve deeply rooted problems. In West Africa, Crop2Cash – an agritech platform and alumni of…

A heroine as created by ChatGPT. Enough of us have tried this: creating that AI Action Figure. A craze that requires uploading personal information and photos to generate hyper-realistic AI dolls or action figures of our selves. Before you reach out for that AI tool, pause. Be cautious about the personal information you are about…

The organisers of the Connected Africa Summit have announced the official call for entries for the prestigious Connected ICT Innovation Awards, which will be presented during the upcoming Connected Africa Summit 2025. Now in its 13th year, the Connected Africa Summit brings together key government, industry, academia, and innovation stakeholders to drive Africa’s digital transformation…

GITEX AFRICA Morocco, the continent’s largest tech and startup show today opened its doors to the biggest players across the local, regional and international digital landscapes, turning the city of Marrakech into an epicentre of advanced technology, talent, and transformation. Running until 16 April, GITEX AFRICA Morocco is held under the high patronage of His…

Kenya is poised to take centre stage in shaping the continent’s digital future as it prepares to host the Connected Africa Summit 2025 from May 26th to 29th in Diani, Kwale. Organized by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy in collaboration with the ICT Authority (ICTA), the Connected Africa Summit 2025 will…

Hacker in data security concept. Hacker using laptop. Hacking the Internet. Cyber attack. A recent study by South African cybersecurity firm Nclose revealed a sobering statistic: over 60 per cent of businesses surveyed suffered at least one ransomware attack in the past two years, with 12 per cent enduring six or more such attacks. Small…

Hormuud Telecom has appointed Mohamed A. Farah as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1st, 2025 Hormuud Telecom has appointed Mohamed A. Farah as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1st, 2025. Farah comes in to replace Ahmed Yusuf who has led the company since its founding and will now transition into the board as Chairman. Farah…