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EBRD and Microsoft Partner to Boost AI Adoption in African Startups
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and Microsoft have announced a joint initiative aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among startups across Africa. The program is designed to strengthen digital capacity, improve access to advanced tools, and support the next generation of tech-driven businesses on the continent.…
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Payaza Launches ShopAza to Power Cross-Border E-Commerce in Africa
Payaza, the African fintech company known for its cross-border payment infrastructure, is preparing to expand its footprint beyond financial services with the launch of a new eCommerce platform called ShopAza. The platform is expected to roll out across six key markets, marking a significant step in Payaza’s ambition to build a more integrated digital commerce…
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From LBS Graduate to Builder of Opsuite for African Enterprises
Oluwadare Ibitoye’s journey from business school graduate to tech founder reflects a growing wave of African entrepreneurs building solutions tailored to the continent’s unique business challenges. After earning his MBA at the Lagos Business School, Ibitoye identified a persistent problem across African enterprises: fragmented operations, inefficient systems, and limited access to integrated digital tools. This…
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Yango Innovation Day 2026 Showcases Africa’s Tech Momentum
Yango Group brought together technology leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators at Innovation Day 2026 in Abidjan, highlighting the growing role of digital transformation in Africa’s economic future. The event served as a platform for discussing emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, mobility solutions, and the opportunities created by the continent’s rapidly expanding digital economy. Held in…
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Ukiyo’s Student Job Platform Is Opening Doors for Young South Africans
For many young South Africans, earning a degree is only half the battle. The bigger challenge often begins after graduation, when students enter a highly competitive job market with limited work experience and few professional connections. Recognizing this gap, Ukiyo has launched a new app designed to help students take their first steps into the…
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Breaking Data Silos: The Key to Nigeria’s AI Growth
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. From improving healthcare and education to enhancing public services and economic productivity, AI has the potential to reshape nations. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous country, the promise of AI is enormous. However, realizing that promise will…