Today, February 6, marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation—a day when we reflect on one stark reality: Over 200 million girls and women worldwide have undergone this harmful practice. In Africa, where FGM is most prevalent, technology is emerging as a powerful tool in combating this injustice. The statistics are stark: […]

InDrive, a ride-hailing service active in nine African countries, is rolling out a bank transfer feature in Nigeria.  The feature, dubbed “Light Cashless,” enables drivers to display their preferred bank account details within the app, allowing passengers to copy and paste the information for direct payment. InDrive announced this addition on February 5, 2025. Read […]

Egypt is accelerating its transition to a private sector-driven economy, as highlighted at the Egypt VC Summit 2025, held on February 4-5 in Cairo.  Organised by the Egyptian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EPEA), GIZ Egypt on behalf of the German government, and implemented by Changelabs, the event brought together over 400 participants, including […]

To protect consumer interests, the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has directed Airtel Zambia to compensate customers following a major network outage on February 2, 2025.  Over three hours, the outage disrupted data services in Lusaka and the southern, western, central, and eastern provinces. Read also: Airtel Zambia, ZICTA launch e-waste collection campaign […]

Chinese tech giant ByteDance has developed a new AI system to turn a single photo into a video of a person talking, singing, and moving naturally. The new technology, OmniHuman-1, was announced on Wednesday and is the next step in AI-generated media. It goes beyond past models that could only move faces or upper bodies. […]

The launch of “Generation AI: Boosting 1000 Moroccan SMEs” initiative was announced on Tuesday, February 4 by the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the professional social network LinkedIn. “Generation AI” seeks to address the Moroccan economic ecosystem’s increasing demand for digital acceleration […]

Mariam Hamadou Ali, Djibouti’s Minister of Digital Economy and Innovation, met with representatives of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) during a workshop on Monday. This engagement is part of Djibouti’s ongoing efforts to seek international collaboration to implement its digital transformation roadmap, with the goal of becoming a digital […]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken decisive action by suspending two Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for violating registration procedures during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).  The announcement was made on Tuesday, and the suspension will last 14 days. Read also: Nigeria sets 3-year timeline to transition JAMB, NECO, WAEC […]

In a statement released on Tuesday, the government of the Republic of Zambia revealed plans to create a payment gateway for organisations, including local authorities. It is anticipated that this cutting-edge platform would completely transform the way that citizens pay for taxes and services while guaranteeing that the appropriate organisations get money straight into their […]

On Monday, February 3, Guinean Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah formally delivered 1,000 laptops to students at public universities throughout the nation. Supported by MouNa Group Technologies in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, this project seeks to advance the technical advancement of Guinea’s educational system while enhancing students’ access […]

Mastercard officially opened its first office in Kampala, Uganda, on Wednesday. This move marks a pivotal step in the company’s strategy to broaden its reach in East Africa, a region ripe with potential for digital financial services. Mastercard’s commitment to financial inclusion and digital transformation was highlighted by key stakeholders at the inauguration ceremony. Read […]

On Tuesday, Safaricom and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) unveiled a bold proposal to designate Pesalink as Kenya’s primary fast payment system (FPS).  This move seeks to unify the country’s increasingly fragmented digital payment systems, complicated by private agreements between banks, SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations), and fintech firms.  The proposal suggests leveraging Pesalink’s […]

Neuralk-AI is making significant strides in the AI landscape by focusing on what many consider the backbone of enterprise data management: structured data. While unstructured data has dominated AI research with the advent of large language models (LLMs), Neuralk-AI’s approach stands out by focusing on more traditionally formatted data, such as SQL databases, spreadsheets, and […]

YouTube is expanding its Communities feature, offering more creators a dedicated space to engage directly with fans—without relying on platforms like Discord. First introduced at the Made for YouTube event in September 2024, this mobile-only feature is now rolling out to a wider audience. The expansion aims to enhance creator-fan interactions by providing a central […]

On Tuesday, the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) announced that Amma Gyampo has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. This marks a new chapter for the association, which is focused on driving private capital growth in Ghana. Gyampo replaced Hannah Acquah, who increased GVCA membership by 150 percent, expanded activities, […]

On Tuesday, Float, a pioneering credit card-linked instalment platform in Africa, announced a strategic partnership with Peach Payments, a prominent online payment solutions provider.  This collaboration aims to enhance the payment options available to consumers and merchants across South Africa. By integrating Float’s innovative payment solutions into Peach Payments’ checkout process, the partnership is set […]

On Monday, a significant milestone was reached in West Africa as Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia signed a landmark free roaming agreement. This initiative aims to enhance communication and connectivity among the three nations, making it easier for citizens to travel and communicate without incurring hefty roaming charges. The agreement is set to be […]

On Tuesday, OpenAI announced a new partnership with Kakao, a leading South Korean tech company. This collaboration comes as OpenAI faces growing competition from DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm that has rapidly gained traction with its cutting-edge and affordable AI solutions.  During a press event in Seoul, OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, expressed his enthusiasm for […]

On February 2, 2025, Samsung unveiled a groundbreaking patent that could change how we listen to music and connect our devices. The company is working on next-generation earbuds that ditch Bluetooth to use Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology.  This move could offer users a smoother, faster, and more immersive audio experience. For anyone tired of Bluetooth’s occasional […]

On Tuesday, Mastercard announced a strategic partnership with Payrails aimed at transforming enterprise digital payments.  This collaboration is set to enhance payment solutions for large businesses, providing them with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the digital economy effectively. Read also: Mastercard, KCB Bank partner to introduce multi-currency prepaid card in Kenya Mastercard […]