From Lagos to Nairobi

Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has partnered with Mirakl Ads to transform the digital advertising landscape across the continent’s online retail market. This strategic collaboration aims to empower sellers on Jumia’s marketplace by leveraging Mirakl’s advanced advertising technology, creating a more efficient, transparent, and targeted advertising ecosystem for African e-commerce. Mirakl Ads is a cutting-edge…

Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially launched its services in Qatar, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion. This launch aims to enhance internet accessibility and connectivity across the entire country, including remote and underserved areas that traditional internet infrastructure may not adequately reach. The Ministry of…

BENEFIT, Bahrain’s leading fintech and electronic financial transactions company, has unveiled its 2025–2026 strategic roadmap focused on accelerating digital transformation and fintech innovation locally and regionally. This ambitious plan aligns with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and aims to solidify BENEFIT’s role as a key enabler in the Kingdom’s digital economy. The strategy prioritizes five core…

Smart Africa, a pan-African initiative aimed at driving sustainable socio-economic development through ICT, is spearheading efforts to help African countries develop cohesive and forward-looking Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies. As the digital landscape evolves rapidly, the alliance is encouraging African governments to craft national AI strategies that align with continental goals and global technological trends. During…

The NIQ Consumer Tech Trends report highlights how South African consumers are reshaping their purchasing behavior in response to economic pressures, particularly inflation, rising living costs, and stagnant wages. The report emphasizes a significant shift towards value-seeking behavior, with consumers increasingly prioritizing affordability, quality, and long-term savings over brand loyalty or luxury. In this evolving…

Stakeholders across government, academia, and the private sector are actively mapping out strategies to position Africa for accelerated growth through artificial intelligence (AI). Recognizing the transformative potential of AI to address developmental challenges, these stakeholders are focusing on inclusive, ethical, and locally relevant AI deployment. At the heart of these efforts is the understanding that…