OpenAI has announced a significant update to ChatGPT, expanding access by introducing unlimited text chats for users on the free tier. The move is designed to make AI-powered assistance more widely available, allowing millions of people to interact with ChatGPT without worrying about exhausting a daily text message limit. The update reflects the growing demand…

Africa’s startup funding landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as debt financing increasingly replaces traditional equity investment. Recent industry data shows that debt now accounts for nearly three-quarters of startup funding on the continent, while equity investment has fallen to its lowest level in several years. The shift reflects changing investor sentiment, tighter global financial…

A new African venture, GodoFreda, has officially launched with an ambitious mission: to build indigenous infrastructure that empowers businesses to participate more effectively in the continent’s rapidly expanding global trade ecosystem. At a time when Africa is deepening economic integration through initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the company aims to…

The construction technology (ConTech) industry is undergoing a profound transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed. Around the world, developers, engineers, and governments are increasingly adopting intelligent technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver projects faster. Among the professionals contributing to this shift is Abideen Sobanke, whose work…

Kenya’s cryptocurrency market is entering a new era as leading digital asset platforms, including Binance, Luno, Yellow Card, and several other exchanges, prepare to apply for operating licences under the country’s proposed cryptocurrency regulatory framework. The move signals growing confidence in Kenya’s digital asset ecosystem and reflects a broader shift across Africa toward formal oversight…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries across Africa, but it is also becoming a powerful tool for cybercriminals. A new cybersecurity report warns that AI now plays a role in more than half of the cyberattacks recorded across the continent, highlighting the growing sophistication of digital threats targeting businesses, governments, and individuals. According to…