Google for Startups has announced a new accelerator program focused on artificial intelligence (AI) startups in Africa. The startup program, “Google for Startups: AI First”… Read More »Google for Startups Announces New AI-Focused Accelerator Program for African Firm
The 2023 Ecobank Fintech Challenge witnessed over 1,400 fintech startups from 64 countries in Africa and beyond going for top honours. This edition represents the… Read More »Ecobank Fintech Challenge Picks 8 Startups Out of 1,400 Applicants
Google Africa on Tuesday, August 15, committed to supporting Nigeria’s quest to create digital jobs for its population. Speaking during a meeting with Nigeria’s Vice… Read More »Google Africa Commits to Train 20,000 Nigerian Youth on Digital Skills
The governments of the United States and the United Republic of Tanzania have introduced a fresh food security initiative called “Tuhifadhi Chakula” which translates to… Read More »US, Tanzania Launch $24M Initiative to Boost Food Security
Harvard Innovation Labs and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have picked 25 startups for the first-ever NextGen Accelerator program, 11 of which are from Africa. The… Read More »Harvard and AWS Pick 11 African Student-Led Startups for NextGen Accelerator Program
Covid-19 continues to disrupt schools in most parts of the world, including Africa, which recorded the least number of incidences. Schools have reopened in South… Read More »Schools in Africa Weather COVID-19 Disruption as 2023 Presents Fresh Challenges Normalcy Returns in Africa