Five African tech start-ups shine at AfricArena Summit

TikTok announced a huge spike in its content removal rate across Sub-Saharan Africa, with data showing a 249.81% increase from the second quarter of 2023 to the fourth quarter of 2024.

The projected growth is due to rising internet penetration and financial inclusion in Africa, as the continent rapidly takes up digital transformation.

Cassava says its AI-enabled data centres will help Africa develop domestic AI technologies, increase productivity, and protect data.

Data resilience, cloud storage costs and BaaS - find out about the latest trends at this upcoming free-to-attend webinar.

The Africa Bias Buster analyses text for both subtle and overt bias, assigns a score, and provides actionable suggestions for improvement, in real-time.

The AI spam alert tool will allow consumers to reject spam messages on both smartphones and feature phones.

Musk introduced Starlink in Niger yesterday, following a rocky week in which his microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) was hit by a massive cyberattack.

Check Point says the cyber-attacks reflect the growing trend of exploiting legitimate platforms to bypass security defenses.

The winners will receive a cash contribution of €25,000 for the first prize winner, €15,000 for the second prize winner, €10,000 for the third prize winner.

This year, Google Hustle Academy will focus on AI-powered business training, allowing small and medium-sized businesses to use modern technology for growth.

The partnership focuses on building essential cybersecurity skills via training programs, including those offered by the Kaspersky Academy.

The Milken-Motsepe prize in fintech recognises solutions for expanding financial inclusion for small businesses in emerging and frontier markets.