From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigeria is taking a bold step toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) with a new bill that proposes mandatory registration and licensing for AI developers, companies, and users. The proposed legislation aims to establish a legal framework that ensures the ethical use, accountability, and transparency of AI technologies within the country. The bill, currently under review…

Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s leading early-stage venture capital firms, has announced that Nigeria’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme has joined its investor base as a Limited Partner (LP). This partnership marks a major milestone in Ventures Platform’s mission to deepen support for startups driving innovation across the continent. The addition of…

South Africa’s popular shopping app has officially announced the return of its Iconic Blue Dot Sale, one of the country’s most anticipated online shopping events. The annual sale promises massive discounts, exclusive deals, and exciting rewards for millions of shoppers across the nation, reaffirming the platform’s status as a leader in South Africa’s e-commerce landscape….

Global e-commerce giant Amazon has introduced new delivery time slot options across major South African cities, offering customers greater flexibility and convenience in how they receive their orders. The move marks a significant step in Amazon’s strategy to deepen its presence in Africa’s most advanced e-commerce market while enhancing customer satisfaction through improved service delivery….

Leading technology media company Techpoint Africa has launched a new initiative, Afrotech: Understand African Markets, aimed at helping members of the African diaspora explore and invest in the continent’s thriving tech and business landscape. The event seeks to bridge the knowledge and opportunity gap between Africans abroad and the rapidly growing innovation ecosystems across the…

As Nigeria drafts its national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, there is much to learn from established frameworks like the UK’s AI governance model, which emphasizes safety, ethics, and innovation. However, while borrowing global best practices is vital, Nigeria’s AI strategy must also reflect local realities — particularly its cultural diversity, social values, and development priorities….