Nigeria: NBC to Transform Boundary Management with Drones by 2025
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) unveiled its strategy to integrate drones and advanced geospatial tools into boundary operations…
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How Mobihealth is Transforming Healthcare Access in Africa
A Telemedicine Revolution #1. Introduction: The State of Healthcare in Africa Access to healthcare in Africa faces numerous…
Mali Enters the Global Lithium Market with West Africa’s First Plant
Mali has officially launched its first-ever lithium processing plant, setting a historic milestone as the first country in…
Nigeria’s Cement Market Just Got Bigger with Chinese Huaxin’s $1B Deal
As China’s real estate sector struggles, Huaxin Cement, one of the country’s largest cement producers, is pivoting to…
From Lagos to Abidjan: ECOWAS $15.6 Billion Highway Vision
Bold Move for Trade Growth and Regional Unity West African leaders are setting their sights on a transformative…
Kenya’s Road Tax Model: What it Could Mean for Nigeria and Others
Kenya has gained attention across Africa for its effective road maintenance strategies, anchored by a centralized levy system.…
Italy to Revive Kenya’s Space Center for Earth Observation
Rome, Italy – Italy plans to revitalize a historic space center in Kenya to launch low-orbit satellites for…
Billboxx Secures $1.6 Million to Revolutionize Cash Flow for African SMEs
Nigerian fintech startup Billboxx has successfully raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding, marking a significant step toward solving…
Safaricom Foundation Unveils KES 120M Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project
Transforming Agribusiness in Busia County The Safaricom Foundation has launched the Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project, an initiative that…
Exploring Netflix Nigerian Audience: Subscriber Demographics and Insights
Imagine a world where entertainment knows no borders, where stories from every corner of the globe are just…
Rwanda Makes History with Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug
Rwanda Injectable HIV Prevention takes a bold step forward as the nation launches cabotegravir (CAB-LA), a long-acting injectable…
Water Valorisation: Senegal’s Agriculture Gets a €55 Million Investment Boost
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed €55.33 million to Senegal to support the second phase of the…
Master Mindfulness in Preventing Social Engineering Cyberattacks
Mindfulness in Preventing Social Engineering Social engineering attacks make up over 90% of all successful cybersecurity breaches. These…
Enakl Pre-Seed Funding Secures $1.4M for Sustainable Urban Mobility in Morocco
Moroccan mobility startup Enakl has secured $1.4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Catalyst Fund. This…
What TikTok SaferTogether Campaign Means For Nigerian Internet Users
TikTok Launches Phase 2 of SaferTogether Campaign in Nigeria TikTok has announced the second phase of the TikTok…
What’s Behind Hisense’s Decision to Launch South Africa’s First TV Museum Now?
The unveiling of the Hisense South Africa TV Museum in Cape Town marks a historic moment for technology…
Angola Lobito Corridor Project: Biden’s Visit Focuses on Strategic Critical Minerals Supply
Angola Lobito Corridor President Joe Biden’s three-day visit to Angola places the Angola Lobito Corridor project at the…
LINX Africa Digital Transformation: Pioneering Local Interconnection at AfricaCom 2024
LINX Africa Digital Transformation LINX Africa’s digital transformation took center stage at AfricaCom 2024. As the global leader…
African Languages in AI Technology: OpenAI Partner with Meta to Lead the Charge
Africa, a continent teeming with over 2,000 languages, is making significant strides in artificial intelligence, as African languages…
Ugandan Parliament Redesign: National Identity Replaces Colonial Elements
The Ugandan Parliament redesign signals a bold step toward embracing national identity, as it replaces colonial-era aesthetics with…
Uganda Clean Water Funding: Spouts International Secures $3 Million Investment
Uganda clean water funding has received a significant boost, as Spouts International secures $3 million from Incofin’s Water…
Hospital Information System in West Africa: AMCE Partners with SAP and Converge
Hospital Information System in West AFrica The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has selected SAP and Converge…
Elon Musk xAI $50 Billion Valuation Challenges ChatGPT
Elon Musk xAI $50 billion valuation sparks fresh momentum in the artificial intelligence world. After raising $5 billion…
Bridget Mangwandi Makes History as MasterChef South Africa Season 5 Winner
In an exciting and groundbreaking finale, Bridget Mangwandi, at just 20 years old, claimed the top spot in…
Malawi Aluminium Project: Akatswiri’s $820M Initiative to Revolutionize the Economy
Akatswiri Mineral Resources’ $820 million Malawi aluminium project is set to ignite a significant shift in the country’s…
Ecobank Eurobond: Bank Sets New Standard with $400M on LSE
Ecobank Eurobond Oversubscribed Issuance Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), celebrated a groundbreaking achievement and successfully raised $400 million through…
Will Botswana’s Solar Energy and Cannabis Strategy Revitalize Its Economy?
Botswana’s newly elected President, Duma Boko, has unveiled ambitious plans to diversify the country’s economy by capitalizing on…
Scaling Up Renewables in Africa: EU and South Africa Lead the Charge
With the sun-soaked potential of a continent poised for transformation, the European Commission and South African President Cyril…
Blockchain and AI to Propel Africa into a Global Tech Powerhouse, Says NITDA DG
The future of Blockchain and AI in Africa. LAGOS, Nigeria – Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has…
Kaspersky and AFRIPOL Unite in 5-Year Partnership to Fortify Africa’s Cyber Defenses
Kaspersky and the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) have solidified their collaboration to combat the growing…
Countdown to Mentor Matchup Challenge 6.0: Building Resilient Industries
The stage is set for the highly anticipated Mentor Matchup Challenge 6.0 (MMC 6.0), an event poised to…
Big Brands Rally Behind CIO100 2024, Promising an Unforgettable Event
The countdown to the 16th edition of the CIO100 Awards and Symposium is on, with the prestigious event…
African Startups Shine in October, Securing $214 Million in Funding
October 2024 marked a remarkable milestone for African startups, with five companies collectively raising $214 million in funding.…
The Surge of Electric Vehicles in Africa: Innovating for a Sustainable Future
In the Age of Information, news media faces both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges.
FirstBank Launches Fintech Innovators Pitch at Summit 6.0
FirstBank of Nigeria is gearing up to host its much-anticipated 6th annual Fintech Summit, themed “Banking on Partnerships,”…
DRC Funds World’s Largest Hydropower Dam
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on the brink of a revolutionary change in its energy landscape.…
From Law to Lens: Nigerian Amanda Akokhia Wins 2024 British Fashion Photography Award
Amanda Akokhia, a Nigerian photographer residing in the UK, has won The British Photography Awards’ coveted title of…