From Lagos to Nairobi

In Africa’s fast-evolving tech landscape, design is emerging as a key differentiator in how products connect with users—and few voices embody this movement better than Judith Ifeoma, a leading product designer and community advocate championing design with purpose. Her mission goes beyond crafting visually appealing interfaces; she’s building ecosystems where African designers can thrive, collaborate,…

African central banks have issued a strong warning that an overreliance on short-term deposits could undermine the continent’s long-term financial stability and development. Speaking at a recent pan-African financial forum, several central bank governors emphasized that sustainable economic growth requires deeper capital markets, long-term investments, and innovative financial instruments—not just short-term liquidity. Across Africa, commercial…

Nigeria is taking a bold step toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) with a new bill that proposes mandatory registration and licensing for AI developers, companies, and users. The proposed legislation aims to establish a legal framework that ensures the ethical use, accountability, and transparency of AI technologies within the country. The bill, currently under review…

Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s leading early-stage venture capital firms, has announced that Nigeria’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme has joined its investor base as a Limited Partner (LP). This partnership marks a major milestone in Ventures Platform’s mission to deepen support for startups driving innovation across the continent. The addition of…

South Africa’s popular shopping app has officially announced the return of its Iconic Blue Dot Sale, one of the country’s most anticipated online shopping events. The annual sale promises massive discounts, exclusive deals, and exciting rewards for millions of shoppers across the nation, reaffirming the platform’s status as a leader in South Africa’s e-commerce landscape….

Global e-commerce giant Amazon has introduced new delivery time slot options across major South African cities, offering customers greater flexibility and convenience in how they receive their orders. The move marks a significant step in Amazon’s strategy to deepen its presence in Africa’s most advanced e-commerce market while enhancing customer satisfaction through improved service delivery….