From Lagos to Nairobi

In a landmark leap for artificial intelligence adoption in Africa, the Government of Rwanda and US‑based AI research company Anthropic have formalized a three‑year partnership to deploy AI across key public sectors — with a sharp focus on health outcomes, education, and government systems. This collaboration marks the first multi‑sector government partnership for Anthropic on…

YouTube, the world’s largest video platform, went dark for millions of users in a rare system-wide outage that sent shockwaves across social media and streaming communities. From the United States to India, users reported blank feeds, missing recommendations, and error messages, leaving creators and viewers alike stranded in what quickly became one of the most…

In a world where billions of digital tools assume users can hear and speak, a Nigerian-UK startup is rewriting the rules. TalkSign has unveiled an AI-powered platform that translates sign language into speech and text in real time, bridging a communication gap that has persisted for decades. The launch is a milestone not just for…

In a move that resonates beyond Nairobi’s financial district, Rebecca Mbithi has been appointed Managing Director of Ecobank Kenya, marking a defining moment in East Africa’s banking landscape. Her appointment, effective 9 February 2026, comes at a time when competition, digital transformation, and regulatory expectations are reshaping the region’s financial sector. Mbithi’s ascent to the top job…

South Africa’s ride-hailing industry, once a symbol of digital convenience and fast urban mobility, is now under fire. Violence against drivers is escalating, exposing cracks in an ecosystem built for speed and ease but not safety. The latest incidents, including a harrowing case in Pretoria where a young Bolt driver was attacked and killed after…

Some things don’t shift until you decide to move. For me, that shift came when I realised that comfort can quietly become a cage. I had built a solid career across people operations, customer success, and project management. I understood systems. I understood customers. I understood execution. But I kept feeling like I was standing…