From Lagos to Nairobi

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Digital Realty by launching a new interconnection hub in Accra, Ghana. This initiative represents a major step in improving Africa’s digital infrastructure and supporting the continent’s growing internet and data demands. The move aligns with LINX’s broader mission to enhance interconnectivity…

Africa’s financial technology (fintech) sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increased digital adoption, a youthful population, and the need for innovative financial solutions. In response, various local and international firms are forming strategic partnerships to accelerate fintech innovation across the continent. These collaborations aim to leverage each partner’s unique capabilities to address challenges such…

An industry expert has called on African technology professionals to shift their focus beyond short-term success and concentrate on building enduring legacies. Addressing a gathering of developers, innovators, and startup founders, the expert emphasized that while innovation, coding skills, and entrepreneurship are vital, the real measure of impact lies in the long-term contributions made to…

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, innovation, and GDP. However, many of these businesses face a persistent threat: internal and external fraud. In response, a Nigerian researcher is pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat fraud in SMEs, offering a new wave of hope…

Chpter, the Kenyan software startup building infrastructure for social commerce, has expanded into 11 more African countries through a deal with fintech company Flutterwave. The new markets are Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Burkina Faso, Malawi and Zambia, expanding its presence in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. The deal allows Chpter customers to…

Maroc Telecom and IFC are building a long-term partnership to support the subsidiaries of Maroc Telecom in Chad and Mali. Through this partnership, IFC will provide two loans for a total amount of €370 million to enhance mobile connectivity and improve the quality of mobile internet. The financing will support the rollout of 4G services, bringing faster, more…