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  • Helios Towers’ $110 Million DR Congo Expansion Reflects Africa’s Growing Demand for Digital Infrastructure.

    Helios Towers is reportedly planning to invest $110 million in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as internet usage and smartphone adoption continue to rise across the country. The investment highlights a broader trend playing out across Africa: telecom infrastructure companies are racing to expand network capacity as millions of new users come online. In…

  • Microsoft Data Suggests Generative AI Adoption in Nigeria Remains in Its Early Stages.

    New data from Microsoft suggests that generative artificial intelligence adoption in Nigeria is still developing, with usage estimated at around 10% of the country’s working-age population. At a time when AI tools like chatbots, writing assistants, and image generators dominate global technology conversations, the figures offer a more measured picture of adoption within Africa’s largest…

  • Starlink Gains Regulatory Approval in Uganda After Months of Negotiations.

    The satellite internet service operated by SpaceX under its Starlink brand has reportedly received regulatory approval to operate in Uganda, marking the end of months of discussions between the company and local authorities. The development clears a key hurdle for Starlink’s entry into one of East Africa’s growing internet markets, where demand for more reliable…

  • Where AI Startup Funding Is Flowing in Nigeria: An Ecosystem View.

    AI startup funding in Nigeria is still emerging as part of the broader technology investment landscape rather than standing as its own clearly defined category. At this stage, investors are not treating AI as a separate funding vertical, but as a capability that sits within existing software and digital business models. The interest in AI…

  • Inside the Numbers: Where PropTech Funding in Africa Is Actually Concentrated.

    Africa’s proptech sector has attracted an estimated $160 million in disclosed funding across the most funded startups, but the distribution of that capital is uneven. The data shows a clear pattern: funding is concentrated in a small group of companies operating at the intersection of real estate marketplaces, transaction infrastructure, and construction technology rather than…

  • Powering Africa’s fair energy transition with technology and innovation

    Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey, where the demand for reliable energy intersects with the urgent need for sustainability. As global economies accelerate toward decarbonization, the continent faces a unique challenge: how to expand access to energy for millions still without electricity while also transitioning to cleaner, more sustainable sources. The…