From Lagos to Nairobi

As the continent faces challenges like limited terrestrial infrastructure, vast rural areas, and uneven internet access, satellites emerge as a powerful solution to bridge the digital divide. By enabling broaded connectivity are empowering remote communities with access to education, healthcare, e-commerce, and government services. The series explores the role of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites,…

PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading fintech platform,has been ranking as the top fintech company and second overall in the Finacial Times’2025 list of Africa-growing companies. This recognition underscores PalmPay’s rapid expansion and significant impact on fiancial inclusion across the continent. Launched in 2019, PalmPay has swiftly become name by offering accessible digital fianacial services such as bill…

In a country grappling with about 32% unemployment rate and a drop in tech hiring activity due to a persistent skills mismatch, finding a job in South Africa’s competitive tech industry can feel like a long shot. While universities continue to produce graduates, many enter the job market lacking the practical, in-demand skills that employers…

AXIAN Telecom presents its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting its unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and its impact on the communities it serves. The report encapsulates our efforts to drive digital and financial inclusivity, foster socio-economic growth, and champion environmental stewardship across Africa. To read more click here

“Startup culture may be great for putting out a new app or building a successful company, but not for distributing tens of millions of people’s benefits. Real people with real interests are at stake,” says Daniel Weiner, director of the Brennan Center for Justice’s Elections and Government Program. In other words, when it comes to…

One of Africa’s most successful tech entrepreneurs has launched a new AI startup and already secured $9 million in seed funding. A co-founder of Flutter and Andela Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, is behind this latest ventures named Magic, which aims revolutionize how people interact with AI across the continent. Magic is focus on building a platform that…