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Discover Africa’s innovation and technological advancements in our Technology category. From startups in Kenya’s Silicon Savannah to tech hubs in South Africa and groundbreaking solutions in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan, we highlight the continent’s digital transformation. Explore stories on mobile tech, fintech, AI, and renewable energy shaping Africa’s future. Stay connected to the pulse of African innovation and creativity.

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6DOT50 Enables Crypto Payments for Car Purchases in South Africa

The South Africa-based fintech startup 6DOT50 has enabled cryptocurrency payments for vehicle purchases. , Customers can now buy new or…

The Africa Tech Summit Awards Finalists Take the Stage

The Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced the 2025 finalists. The winners will be revealed at the ceremony on February…

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Tanzania to Expand Connectivity with New Frequency Auction

Tanzania is set to enhance its digital connectivity by releasing additional radio frequencies for telecom operators. The Tanzania Communications Regulatory…

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Nigeria Delays Meta’s Massive Fine: Final Decision Still Pending in Court

Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) has suspended the $220 million fine imposed on WhatsApp and its parent company…

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New Multi-Currency Card Revolutionizes Cross-Border Transactions in Kenya

KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard have launched the country’s first multi-currency prepaid card. This allows users to carry out international…

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Datacentrix Reaches 100% Black Ownership and Maintains Level 1 B-BBEE Rating for Eighth Consecutive Year

Datacentrix has transitioned to 100% black ownership. With this achievement, the organization has reinforced its commitment to driving meaningful change…

Qualcomm Launches Mentorship Initiative to Support African Tech Startups

Qualcomm, a global leader in wireless technology, has opened applications for the Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Programme to support…

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Egypt’s First ROSCA Card Launched

Mastercard, Money Fellows, and Banque Misr Launch Money Fellows Prepaid Card in Egypt Mastercard, Money Fellows, and Banque Misr have…

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i3 Offers Grants Ranging from $50,000 to $225,000 to Africa’s Health Startups

The pan-African initiative, Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), funded by the Gates Foundation, Endless Foundation, Cencora, HELP Logistics, MSD, Chemonics,…

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“Projet Afrique” to Showcase Africa’s Innovation and Creativity in Accra

“Projet Afrique” exhibition will be held in Accra, Ghana on January 30, 2025, showcasing innovations across the continent. The exhibition…

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3,000 Sierra Leonean Youth to Be Trained with READY Salone Project on Digital Economy by ITC

The International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the Sierra Leonean government, has launched the READY Salone project to empower…

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AI-Driven Climate Solutions: Insight Terra Secures $5.7 Million for Global Expansion

Insight Terra has raised $5.7 million in an extended Series A funding round, led by E3 Capital, with additional support…

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Ethiopia Hosts Major Internet Development Conference to Enhance Regional Cooperation

The 2025 Internet Development Conference began on January 21 in Addis Ababa. The goal of the conference is to lay…

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Inkathazo: South Africa’s Latest Discovery Challenges Cosmic Physics Models

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the MeerKAT radio telescope have discovered the existence of Inkathazo, a…

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4G and 5G to Dominate 80% of Africa’s Mobile Market by 2029

5G penetration across Africa is expected to reach 25% by 2029. According to findings shared by Omdia, the total number…

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Digitalization Transforms the Healthcare Sector: Madagascar’s Big Step

The government of Madagascar is striving to support the country’s digital transformation through well-aligned steps, viewing it as one of…

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