From Lagos to Nairobi

In a major step for Africa’s tech ecosystem, Cassava Technologies has launched an AI exchange platform that directly connects African telecommunications companies to global artificial intelligence leaders such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. This innovative initiative aims to bring advanced AI capabilities to African telcos, enabling them to integrate cutting-edge tools into their services and…

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global workforce, Africa’s corporate sector faces an urgent new challenge: attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in an era defined by automation, data, and digital transformation. The continent’s economic future now hinges not just on natural resources or markets, but on human capital—its ability to cultivate the next generation…

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, seamless payments have become the backbone of modern commerce, powering everything from online shopping to daily transportation. Behind this invisible network of secure, lightning-fast transactions are engineers like Ademola Adelekan, a software engineer whose work is helping millions of people transact effortlessly across Africa and beyond. Ademola is part of…

Nigeria is fast emerging as one of Africa’s top destinations for data centre investments, as both local and international players race to meet the country’s surging demand for digital infrastructure. Driven by rapid internet adoption, cloud computing, fintech innovation, and the rise of artificial intelligence, more data centres are being built to power the nation’s…

Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, Jumia Technologies, has reported a strong revenue surge in its third-quarter (Q3) financial results, signaling steady progress toward its long-term goal of profitability. The company, which operates across 11 African countries, said its latest performance reflects the success of its ongoing cost optimization strategy and renewed focus on core markets. According…

African founders in the diaspora are making remarkable strides in the global tech and startup ecosystem. By leveraging their international exposure and deep understanding of Africa’s unique market challenges, they are building scalable solutions that attract significant global investment. Here are six standout African founders who have raised over $100 million in funding, redefining what…