From Lagos to Nairobi

Speaking virtually at the Global AI Summit on Africa, held in Kigali from April 3 to 4, the Microsoft co-founder and Chair of the Gates Foundation described AI as a “life-saving opportunity” for the continent, especially in areas like maternal health, agriculture, and education. “Pregnancies are high risk,” Gates said. “By identifying those, you could save millions…

Andrew van Zyl, managing director of SRK Consulting (South Africa), highlights that good technical solutions are fundamental to the success of mining and industrial projects that are contributing to the growth of modern African economies. What Are “Good Technical Solutions”? These are engineering and scientific methods, designs, systems, and technologies that are: 2. Why Are…

In an era where digital disruption is sweeping across industries, South Africa’s legal aid sector is now stepping into the future, with purpose and precision. ProBono.Org, the country’s leading public interest legal clearinghouse, has partnered with the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) to launch a pioneering Digital Case Management (DCM) platform, signaling a much-needed transformation in how…

This biggest Web3 Hackathon initiative combines online participation with onsite events in over 20 African cities, with a goal of attracting over 10,000 participants across more than 15 countries on the African continent. Developers, students, and entrepreneurs are invited to collaborate to build decentralized solutions on Hedera across industries such as Finance, Healthcare, Telecoms, Sustainability, Agriculture, and…

The 9th Africa Tech Summit London, set for June 6, 2025 at the London Stock Exchange, is a key international event aimed at connecting African tech ventures with global capital and accelerating their ability to scale. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights and implications of the summit: 🧭 Purpose and Goals 🌍 Context and…