Farid, an innovative Egyptian educational technology startup, has successfully raised $250,000 in pre-seed funding to advance its mission of transforming Arabic language education for children.

Foodpreneurs Hub, a Nigerian startup dedicated to empowering food entrepreneurs, has successfully secured $500,000 in pre-seed funding to scale its operations.

Acer has teamed up with Syntech to expand the presence of Chromebooks across Southern Africa, marking a calculated move to enhance access to affordable, high-quality technology in the region.

Huawei has launched a notable program in Gabon by providing ICT (Information and Communications Technology) training as part of its ICT Academy.

NextEra Energy, Inc., a leading player in the renewable energy sector, has launched with a notable $42 million in funding, marking a bold entry into the energy market.

Rwanda has launched an ambitious program aimed at training one million coders over the next five years, positioning the country as a leader in digital skills development in Africa.

Sama, a leading AI training platform, has announced the expansion of its operations in Kenya, underscoring the country’s growing role in the global AI ecosystem.

IBM has teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch AI-powered forecasting tools designed to support countries in addressing complex challenges such as climate change, public health, and economic development.

Absa Bank Kenya has introduced a new "Tap to Pay" service that allows customers to make payments directly using their smartphones, marking a notable advancement in the country’s digital payment landscape.

YouTube has launched Hype, a new feature designed to support and empower emerging content creators on its platform. This innovative tool aims to help smaller channels grow their audience and connect with viewers more effectively

HealthX Africa, a digital health insurance provider, has teamed up with FaidiHR, a Kenyan HR and payroll management platform.

ST DIGITAL has joined forces with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) first Tier III Data Center to enhance content delivery across the region.

The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) has teamed up with ソラミツ SORAMITSU | 8 YEARS 2016-2024, a leading blockchain technology company in Japan, to scale blockchain research and development in Nigeria.

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Interswitch Group, a leading digital payments and commerce company in Africa, has joined forces with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems PLC (NIBSS) to enhance and strengthen Nigeria’s payment infrastructure.

Avanti Communications and IHS Towers Nigeria have jointly received the Universal Broadband Award at the 2024 Nigeria Tech Innovation & Telecom Awards (NTITA).

MTN South Africa and ZTE Corporation have made a groundbreaking announcement with the launch of Africa’s first 5G ultra-range maritime network at Mossel Bay, located in the Western Cape, South Africa. mybroadband.co.za/news/industryn…

Liberty Life Assurance Uganda has introduced the Kuza School Challenge, an innovative program aimed at enhancing financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills among secondary school students in Uganda. L

Google Photos has rolled out a new image flipping feature, enhancing its suite of editing tools for users. This update allows users to easily flip their images horizontally or vertically within the app, providing more control over photo composition and presentation.

Kofa, a Ghanaian clean technology startup, has secured $8 million to expand its battery swapping network in Ghana. This expansion is being implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in collaboration with PASH GLOBAL, a leading impact investor.