From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigeria’s ambition to improve financial inclusion — ensuring that individuals and businesses have access to affordable financial services — largely hinges on the strength and accessibility of its digital infrastructure. While significant progress has been made in expanding financial services, millions of Nigerians, particularly in rural and underserved areas, remain excluded from the formal financial…

The energy, tech, and finance sectors across Africa are increasingly feeling pressure in their communications strategies as they navigate complex regulatory environments, rising stakeholder expectations, and the fast-paced media landscape. In the energy sector, particularly oil, gas, and renewable energy, companies face heightened scrutiny due to environmental concerns and global sustainability goals. There’s growing demand…

Salesforce has announced a significant milestone in AI-powered customer service: its “Agentforce” AI agent has now handled over one million customer conversations on help.salesforce.com. This achievement highlights the increasing effectiveness and scalability of AI in providing instant, reliable customer support without compromising quality or trust. Agentforce, integrated into Salesforce’s help site in October, has quickly…

Tasmir Ousmane Traore, Founder and CEO of Logidoo, assures that the funding will see the logistics startup develop innovative AI solutions that will significantly improve efficiency, transparency, and affordability within the African logistics market. Founded in 2019, Logidoo’s long-term plan includes establishing a highly efficient network, reducing operational costs and transit durations, and improving customer satisfaction.  The…

Together, they represent a bold evolution of the company’s 14-year journey, bringing sharper focus, expanded reach, and deeper capabilities to support founders and ecosystems across the Middle East and Africa. F6 Group, a newly formed investment firm, has officially launched with $90 million in assets under management (AUM), aiming to support early-stage startups across the…

Africa stands at the threshold of a transformative era, driven by rapid technological advancements and a growing need for digital skills. With a youthful population—over 60% under the age of 25—the continent has a unique opportunity to harness this demographic dividend by equipping its workforce for participation in the global digital economy. The digital revolution…