Trump cancels Kenya’s $59.9m smart mobility aid

AI has the potential to wipe out employment opportunities for many Africans, so it’s vital to ensure the continent leverages the AI opportunity for its own needs, says AI entrepreneur.

Winners will be honoured at the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology closing ceremony in Ghana in February 2026.

MTN’s Ralph Mupita, Axian’s Hassanein Hiridjee and Sand Technologies’ Fred Swaniker say Africa’s digital, financial and energy revolutions are converging to create unprecedented opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs.

Vodacom’s move to acquire more Safaricom shares could reshape East Africa’s mobile money landscape, giving the South African telco a firmer grip on M-Pesa and expanding its fintech influence across the region.

The winning start-ups received over $100 000 and will gain mentorship from experienced investors and entrepreneurs within the Naspers and Prosus ecosystem.

The Johannesburg-based tech advisory firm has expanded operations across 15 African markets in just four years.

Kiira Motors has launched an expedition across six African countries with its Kayoola electric coach, signalling Uganda’s ambitions to lead the continent’s EV revolution.

Huawei's Single SitePower Solution enables cost-saving resilient connectivity for remote communities.

The country’s water utility has rolled out the first stage of its IoT-based smart meters in an attempt to reduce near 50% potable water leakage.

7,500 SMEs are set to receive training on cross-border digital trade, cloud for small businesses and AI.

Nigeria Labour Congress is mobilising largescale protests against Moove, over alleged driver exploitation.