The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a call for applications for the fourth edition of its Hackathon Live Show, themed “Technology Without Barriers,” targeting young innovators to develop accessibility-focused digital solutions. The programme is open to Nigerians aged 18 to 35 res
The National Information Technology Development Agency has reiterated the need for a digitally skilled public sector workforce, saying the success of government reforms and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will depend largely on the digital capacity of civil servants. Kashifu Inuwa Abdul
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s regulatory approach to keep pace with rapid technological change, stressing that trust, resilient digital infrastructure and adaptive re
The Botswana Tech Fund (BTF) has reached a US$6.7 million first close of its targeted US$64 million fund to invest in technology companies supporting digital growth across Southern Africa. The BTF launched in April, structured to back founders from pre-seed through to growth stage. It aims to levera
Pan-African fintech M-KOPA has reached 10 million customers across five African markets, highlighting how smartphone financing has become a key driver of digital lending and financial inclusion for consumers traditionally excluded from formal banking. The company said it is now adding about 10,000 c
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starting at $1,899, unveiled updated foldable smartphones and raised prices across its premium Galaxy Z series. The post Samsung Launches Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $1,899, Increases Prices for Foldable Phones appeared first on Tech | Business | Economy.
Kenya is seeking to cement its position as one of Africa’s leading technology and innovation hubs with the launch of the Africa Technology Leadership Conference (ATLC) 2026. ATLC, a high-level summit designed to connect policymakers, investors, researchers and entrepreneurs around science-driven eco
OPay currently serves 46 million users in Nigeria (according to its own estimates) — roughly 0.23% of Nigeria’s over 200 million population. Outside Nigeria, the fintech has footprints in Egypt, Indonesia, and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, governments from Rwanda to Nigeria are publishing national strategies that promise to turn artificial intelligence (AI) into a new engine of economic growth. There is just one problem: about half of sub-Saharan Africa still lacks reliable electricity.
| By: Francis Onyemachi The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled a new consumer credit initiative aimed at helping Nigerians acquire laptops, internet-enabled devices and other digital tools through affordable financing. The programme, known as the Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Kn
The Bosun Tijani Foundation has officially called for applications for the second cohort of its Generative AI (Gen AI) Fellowship, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen artificial intelligence talent and innovation across Nigeria. Building on the foundation laid during its debut cohort, the fellows
Egyptian logistics startup Mylerz has raised more than US$2 million in debt and equity funding to expand its logistics infrastructure across the country. Founded in 2019 by Samer Gharaibeh, Mylerz provides end-to-end e-commerce logistics, fulfilment and last-mile delivery services, supported by a te
A Chinese open-source model wiped a percentage point off the S&P 500. Three weeks earlier, the world's largest hedge fund beat every frontier model it tested with a fine-tuned Alibaba base and its own expert-labelled data. African banks and telcos should take notes.
Samsung Electronics has expanded its mid-range smartphone lineup in Kenya with the launch of the Galaxy A27 5G, introducing a larger immersive display, enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities, and longer software support as the company intensifies competition in the affordable 5G smartphone se
Egyptian logistics startup Mylerz has secured more than $2 million in fresh debt and equity financing from existing investors, underscoring continued confidence in the country’s e-commerce infrastructure despite a more cautious funding environment across Africa. The round was led by Lorax Capital Pa
Esther Waititu, Safaricom Plc’s top executive overseeing M-PESA and its fast-growing financial services business is stepping down, extending a wave of leadership changes at East Africa’s largest telco as it doubles down on fintech and digital services. Esther Masese Waititu, the company’s Chief Fina
