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  • “Africa Tech Summit London Sets Stage for Funding Surge Across African Tech Ecosystem”

    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…

  • Feminist AI in the Global South: Centering Care, Context, and Justice

    This passage highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) systems developed in the Global South—regions including Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania—are reshaping what we mean by intelligence, knowledge, and justice in technology. Let’s break it down in more detail: 1. Local Innovation in the Global South The Global South often faces infrastructure gaps, linguistic diversity, legal…

  • Tech in Africa: Bridging Potential and Progress in the Startup Ecosystem

    Africa’s Technology Startup Ecosystem: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward Africa’s technology startup ecosystem is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Over the past decade, the continent has emerged as a hub of innovation, driven by a confluence of factors including a youthful population, growing digital connectivity, and a rising wave of entrepreneurship. This tech-driven momentum is…

  • Climate Tech for Africa: Innovation at the Intersection of Sustainability and Growth

    Africa’s cross boarder payment is projected to grow from $329 billion to $1 trillion by 2035, driven by 12% annual growth rate, according to Oui capital. This surge is fueled by increased demand for faster, cheaper digital payment solutions as digital system replace traditional banking. Despite ongoing challenges like high remittance fees and regulatory hurdles,…

  • “Cyber Resilience in an AI World: TeKnowledge Strengthens Nigeria’s Digital Defences”

    TeKnowledge Launches AI-First Expert Technology Services in Nigeria TeKnowledge, a global tech firm specializing in AI, customer experience, and cybersecurity, has launched its AI-First Expert Technology Services in Nigeria. The announcement took place at the 2025 TeKnowledge Nigeria CxO Summit in Lagos, which also marked the unveiling of a refreshed brand identity to reflect the…

  • “Not Just a Tech Expo—A Movement: Inside GITEX Africa 2025”

    Marrakech smells like jasmine, spice, and ambition. That’s the best way I can describe the energy surging through GITEX Africa 2025, which kicked off on Monday with an impressive showing: over 1,450 exhibitors, 350 global investors, and 650 speakers representing 130 countries. Now in its third edition, GITEX Africa has cemented itself as the continent’s…