Google has picked 10 startups for its Africa Accelerator Program. This virtual, three-month initiative aims to help African startups use technology to tackle pressing issues… Read More »Google Selects 10 Startups for Africa Accelerator Program
Educatly, a global higher education network, has secured $2.5 million in new funding. This will help expand its market reach into Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the… Read More »Educatly Raises $2.5 Million to Expand Educational Platform
OpenAI has unveiled its new search engine, SearchGPT, which uses AI to retrieve information from websites, databases, and recent news articles. The San Francisco-based company… Read More »OpenAI Enters Search Engine Market with SearchGPT
Samsung Electronics has secured the 3rd position on the prestigious Brands Africa 100 list. This recognition highlights Samsung’s dominance and influence as a household name… Read More »Samsung Electronics Ranked 3rd Top Brand in Africa by Brands Africa 100
Axian Telecom is now part of EQUALS – The Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age. EQUALS is a global network striving to… Read More »Axian Telecom Joins EQUALS to Promote Gender Equality in Tech
Intron Health, a Nigerian tech startup, has raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding. This funding will help advance their speech recognition technology for healthcare workers… Read More »Intron Health Secures $1.6M to Enhance Speech Recognition for African Healthcare
African startups have surpassed $1 billion in investments in the first half of 2024, reaching $1.1 billion. This increase marks a rebound from $1 billion… Read More »African Startups Surpass $1 Billion in First-Half 2024 Investments
Village Capital has invested in two innovative startups, Kenya’s Aquarech and Nigeria’s CoAmana, through its Reducing Inequalities Investment Facility. These investments aim to transform farmers’… Read More »Village Capital Invests in Kenyan and Nigerian Startups to Boost Farmers’ Livelihoods
The African Union (AU) has launched the AU Startup Policy Framework and Model Law in a move to drive innovation across Africa. This initiative is… Read More »AU Launches Startup Policy to Boost African Innovation
The World Bank has committed $100 million to improve Zambia’s digital infrastructure. This investment aims to expand internet access nationwide. The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project… Read More »World Bank Pledges $100 Million for Zambia’s Digital Growth