Africa’s travel industry is growing rapidly, driven by increased tourism, business mobility, and stronger regional connections. However, one major challenge continues to affect travelers across the continent: difficulties with making and receiving payments across borders. A $60 million startup is aiming to solve this problem by creating a simpler and more efficient payment experience for…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, creating new opportunities for innovation, productivity, and economic growth. However, discussions around AI in Africa often focus heavily on technology adoption while overlooking a more important factor—the role of business leadership in turning AI potential into real economic value. Across the continent, conversations about artificial intelligence frequently…

Swoop has introduced a new feature that allows Nigerians to order food directly through WhatsApp, making food delivery more accessible and convenient for millions of users. The move reflects the growing trend of integrating everyday services into popular messaging platforms, enabling customers to place orders without downloading additional mobile applications. With WhatsApp being one of…

The Africa Blockchain Festival and the World Token Summit have announced a landmark strategic alliance aimed at strengthening Africa’s position in the global digital economy. The partnership seeks to connect international investors, blockchain innovators, policymakers, and technology entrepreneurs with the continent’s rapidly expanding digital asset and Web3 ecosystem. The collaboration comes at a time when…

Ninety-seven teams from across Africa and beyond are tackling one of the continent’s most complex artificial intelligence challenges at the Deep Learning Indaba—building AI systems that can better understand Africa’s unique language-mixing patterns. The initiative aims to improve natural language processing (NLP) models by addressing the widespread practice of switching between multiple languages within a…

Nigeria’s ambitious plan to deploy a 90,000-kilometre fibre-optic network is set to reshape the country’s digital infrastructure, but one aspect of the project has attracted significant attention—the company that will build and manage the network has not yet been established. The Federal Government has proposed the creation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to oversee…