The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC) and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) have jointly presented a groundbreaking Joint Declaration at the UN Summit of the Future, underscoring civil society’s pivotal role in global governance, sustainable development, and climate action. This declaration builds on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed […]

Ghanaian clean energy companies Kofa Technologies Ltd. and impact investor PASH Global are expanding Kofa’s battery-swapping network. This initiative aims to improve energy access with clean, portable battery solutions. It has a £2.35 million investment from the Shell Foundation and is partly backed by the UK Government through its Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform. To […]

The Africa Creative Market, founded by Dr. Inya Lawal, continues to thrive as a platform for fostering growth in Africa’s creative economy. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos reaffirmed its support for the third consecutive year. This initiative brings together stakeholders from both African and international creative industries, aiming to accelerate Africa’s influence globally. Read […]

The ICT University has officially announced its highly anticipated 2025 ICT for Africa Summit and Conference theme: “Digital Renaissance: Access, Innovation, and Inclusion”. The event, scheduled to take place from July 21-25, 2025, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, will focus on leveraging digital transformation to redefine Africa’s future by improving access to technology, fostering innovation, and promoting […]

The British government has announced that it will provide up to £1.9 million in financial support to improve science, technology, and innovation in Ghana and Nigeria through its West Africa Research and Innovation Hub, Sankore.  The Sankore call for proposals will aid the UK government’s partnership with the Ghanaian and Nigerian governments on Science, Technology, […]

Ghana’s Ministry of Works and Housing has unveiled an online rent platform to boost transparency, access and fairness in the country’s rental market. This ministry move was heavily lauded by the real estate industry and renters as it contributed to solving the housing crisis and several challenges the two parties experienced. Read also: Digital platforms […]

Kenya’s ICT Sector Working Group (SWG) has submitted a landmark report to the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, marking the first major reform effort since 1998. The report, presented to Cabinet Secretary Margaret Ndung’u, outlines critical policy and legislative recommendations to align Kenya’s ICT environment with current global trends. Established in September […]

According to a report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in the first half of 2024, Google, Netflix, Facebook, and other international businesses with operations in Nigeria paid the federal government N2.55 trillion in taxes. The sum is 158.76 per cent more than the N985.27 billion collected in the 2023 period prior. Value-added Tax […]

Ghana was ranked Tier 1 in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The GCI is a critical benchmark used worldwide to measure countries’ commitment to cybersecurity. With a significant score of 99.27%, Ghana has become Africa’s second-highest-scoring country after Mauritius. Ghana is also one of five countries in […]

Egyptian fintech Paymob has extended its Series B round to $72 million, securing an additional $22 million to fuel its growth strategy across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The company, founded in 2015, specialises in digital financial services and mobile wallet technology, empowering merchants with innovative payment solutions. Read also: Egypt, China […]

As Southern Africa grapples with increasing energy demands and a growing need for sustainability, several nations are turning to innovative power solutions to enhance energy independence. Namibia, in particular, is taking significant steps to reduce its reliance on energy imports by boosting local capacity through renewable energy projects.  With neighbouring countries like Botswana and Ghana […]

South Africa’s Information Regulator is including Google and Elon Musk’s X in the recent general election probe initially involving Meta Platforms.  Pansy Tlakula, the chairperson of the regulator confirmed that the three companies refused to abide by requests for information made in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (Paia). She revealed that […]

Early-stage venture capital firm Launch Africa Ventures has introduced the Launch Africa Mezzanine Impact Fund, designed to provide growth capital to African and GCC-based technology companies. This new initiative aims to support businesses that uphold strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, driving sustainable growth across the continent. Launch Africa Ventures has already made waves […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo has abruptly cancelled a $1.2 billion project to establish a national biometric ID system. This decision comes just months after a government watchdog highlighted severe concerns about cost overruns and potential funding irregularities within the project. Background and Financial Concerns of Congo’s ID System The initiative, set to be executed […]

The 11th Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) kicks off at the GTC JW Marriott in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4 to September 6, 2024. The Africa Fintech Summit is the most significant Pan-African endeavour that brings together investors, regulators, innovators, and senior decision-makers in Africa’s fintech sector to shape the future of this quickly expanding industry. […]

Dakar, the capital of Senegal, has achieved a significant milestone by introducing Sub-Saharan Africa’s first electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network. This pioneering approach in transport geography is set to revolutionise the urban transport landscape, offering a reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional public transport models. Read also: Kenya electric vehicles receive special green […]

Takealot, Naspers’s e-commerce division in South Africa, has successfully sold Superbalist to a group of retail and private equity investors led by Blank Canvas Capital. The company said on the next day that Takealot sold the online clothing store over the weekend. The Takealot Group will be able to focus on growing Takealot and Mr. […]

MTN is in disarray due to senior officials leaving the company’s South African operations and internal conflicts among executives at the highest levels. A media report revealed dissatisfaction with the company’s strategy under new CEO Ralph Mupita, who assumed leadership on September 1, 2020. Accusations of favouritism and lack of accountability  It was reported in […]

Botswana has joined the communication revolution as SpaceX’s Starlink internet service expands its operation worldwide. Such a launch means the extension of Starlink’s network to all African countries, and such a service can trigger a complete overhaul of the African continent’s internet service provision in regions that were initially unconnected.  Starlink is a satellite Internet […]

According to Bolt Kenya, all of its ride categories now have basic charges that are up to 10% more expensive. This action comes after a week-long protest by drivers calling for increased pay. The firm argues that the action demonstrates its dedication to attending to the issues raised by its drivers, who are crucial to […]