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Africa's trailblazing entrepreneur lands groundbreaking $1 trillion deal with Tesla
South African-born billionaire and world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has secured shareholder approval for his record-breaking $1 trillion Tesla pay package, reinforcing his control of the EV giant as he pushes ambitious goals from humanoid robots to global AI dominance.
3 hours ago2 min read


Standard Bank paves the way for South Africa's SMEs at the Future Trust Summit
South Africa's most promising entrepreneurs will gather in Johannesburg next month to compete for millions of dollars in business investment at the 2025 South African Future Trust Summit
Nov 12 min read


How Empire Partner Foundation is pioneering new era of innovative altruism
The annual EPF Tech Awards recognise and celebrate technology's ability to drive social impact and inclusive innovation throughout Africa.
Oct 303 min read


Citi, Coinbase join forces to transform digital asset payment landscape
Citi and Coinbase are collaborating to develop digital asset payment capabilities for institutional clients.
Oct 272 min read


The AI awakening revolutionising innovation in telecommunications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting the status quo in telecommunications. As major global innovators push the boundaries of AI development, telecom companies have an opportunity to leverage these capabilities and deliver groundbreaking services that redefine the Customer Experience (CX) and transform their entire business . By Mirza Bukva, Head of Telecom Partnerships Africa at Infobip The rapid evolution of AI is ushering in a new era of opportunity for telecommunicat
Oct 225 min read


Latitude59: How Tallinn's start-up ecosystem is inspiring innovation in Cape Town
Latitude59 is widely regarded as one of Europe's most influential start-up and technology events, attracting thousands of innovators, investors, and policymakers each year to discuss digital transformation, sustainable technology, and global collaboration.
Oct 211 min read


Liquid launches innovative digital portal tailored for Zambian SMEs
The tool is designed to equip SMEs in the Southern African country with digital resources they need to compete, grow, and thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
Oct 201 min read


Exploring impact of AI anchors Empire Partner Foundation Tech Week
The week-long workshop will train young people how our AI-powered solutions can simplify work, solve problems, and open up new prospects for your company.
The offer to like-minded youth people is still available for a week of creativity, learning, and interaction.
Oct 132 min read


Ethiopian expatriates in UAE enjoy hassle-free remittance channel with Botim
Botim’s tie-up with the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia promises faster, safer, and more affordable money transfers for the diaspora, supporting both families and Ethiopia’s growing economy.
Sep 112 min read


SAS urges African insurers to embrace bold AI strategies for future success
SAS warns that as generative AI (GenAI) quickly reshapes the insurance industry, the sector in Africa must prioritise governance from the start to prevent costly trust gaps and regulatory failures.
Sep 102 min read


Tsitsi Masiyiwa reflects on the legacy of Econet Wireless amid farewell
The Masiyiwa family reflects on the home where Econet Wireless and the Higherlife Foundation were born, celebrating decades of...
Aug 272 min read


Ghana's ambitious vision to lead Africa in digital trade development
At the launch of National ICT Week in Accra, Ghana’s government unveiled new policies, partnerships, and investments aimed at positioning...
Aug 272 min read


Unlocking revenue: how African businesses can transform conversations into profit
Start-up Bunce is reshaping how telecoms, fintech, and retail players interact with users—moving from mass broadcasts to timely, behaviour-based communication that directly drives revenue and retention.
Aug 182 min read


Liquid joins forces with DropByDrop to curb Kenya’s water losses with smart tech
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and DropByDrop have launched a data-driven water management solution in Kenya, using IoT and cloud platforms to combat non-revenue water and support sustainable development goals.
Jul 172 min read


Tanzania startup’s device for rural mothers wins top prize
Ele-vate AI Africa's MamaMate has emerged as the winner of the global AI for Good competition, offering low-cost, solar-powered support to millions of first-time mothers across Africa—bridging gaps in maternal health through inclusive, tech-enabled care.
Jul 92 min read


Digital dreams take flight: Liquid SA celebrates youth tech trailblazers
Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa capped off its Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme with a vibrant pitchathon in Johannesburg, awarding top start-up ProLink R100,000 and marking a significant step in youth-driven digital innovation.
Jul 82 min read


Nigeria outgrows cash as fintech revolution redefines financial access
Nigeria’s digital payment surge is reshaping the country’s financial landscape, with over $850 million in transactions and 90% mobile penetration in 2024
Jul 42 min read


End of an Era: Okra shuts down after pioneering open banking in Nigeria
By Nhlanhla Muthe Okra Co-founder Fara Ashiru Jituboh confirmed the quiet closure, marking the end of a bold journey that helped shape...
Jul 42 min read


Microsoft partners with Flutterwave to power payment innovation in Africa
Flutterwave and Microsoft have partnered in a five-year deal to build Flutterwave’s next-gen platform on Microsoft Azure. The goal is to accelerate digital payment innovation and empower African SMEs, which employ 90% of the continent’s population. This collaboration aims to boost financial inclusion, streamline transactions, and support business growth through scalable, secure technology and AI-powered solutions.
May 143 min read
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