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The platform connects brands with both human and AI-powered creators in under 15 minutes, offering an end-to-end campaign workflow that includes smart matching, pricing insights, and real-time performance tracking. Hypeo AI, an emerging artificial intelligence-powered platform, has secured significant investment aimed at fueling its expansion into Africa and the Middle East. The funding round, led…

This initiative aims to bring Google’s resources, including its people, products, and technology, to help these companies grow and scale their businesses. Google has launched a new initiative to support South African startups through its Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program. The program aims to nurture local innovation by helping early-stage companies leverage artificial…

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that its GavaConnect platform has surpassed 1,000 registered developers, a milestone that underscores the growing adoption of digital solutions in the country’s tax administration system. The platform, launched as part of KRA’s digital transformation agenda, serves as an innovation hub where developers can integrate tax-related services into applications,…

This initiative falls under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project, funded by the World Bank, and aims to strengthen digital connectivity across underserved regions. The Kenya ICT Authority (ICTA) has invited bids from private sector players to accelerate the expansion of broadband connectivity in rural and underserved communities. This initiative falls under the Kenya Digital…

ManageEngine ITCON 2025, a flagship technology conference, has spotlighted the critical role of automation in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation journey. The event brought together IT leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore how automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud solutions are shaping the future of businesses and public institutions in Nigeria. Discussions at the conference…

The NCC further called for collective responsibility, urging operators to invest in more resilient infrastructure, governments to harmonise regulations, and communities to treat telecom facilities as national assets. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised concerns over increasing threats to the country’s digital infrastructure, emphasizing the urgent need to bolster cybersecurity across telecommunications networks. In…