After two challenging years marked by shrinking capital and cautious investors, funding is making a strong comeback in Africa’s tech startup ecosystem. New data from Disrupt Africa and Partech shows that investment into African tech startups surged in 2025, effectively ending what many industry watchers described as a prolonged “funding winter.” While funding levels have […]
Qualcomm Launches ‘Make in Africa’ Programme to Support African Tech Startups
San Diego / Lagos — U.S.-based technology giant Qualcomm has opened applications for the latest edition of its Make in Africa Startup Guidance Programme, a mentorship initiative designed to support early-stage African startups building innovative technology solutions. The programme offers selected startups access to specialist business mentoring, direct engagement with experienced Qualcomm engineers, and guidance […]
Global Leaders and Tech Giants Join Forces to Protect 1.7 Million Kilometers of Submarine Cables
Global leaders and technology companies are stepping up efforts to safeguard over 1.7 million kilometers of submarine cables, the critical infrastructure that underpins digital connectivity worldwide. These underwater networks carry internet, cloud services, and AI data for countries, businesses, and individuals, yet remain vulnerable to damage from human activity, natural hazards, and equipment failures. To […]
AGOA Renewal Gives Kenya’s Digital Export Economy Breathing Space Amid US Scrutiny
The United States has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade deal that provides duty-free access to the US market for selected African exports, through December 31, 2026. The renewal comes as a political and economic lifeline for African countries, including Kenya, which are increasingly betting on digital trade to drive jobs […]
Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa
Mastercard has officially welcomed its 2026 Youth Employment Service (YES) cohort, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding opportunities for young South Africans and strengthening the country’s future talent pipeline. Delivered in partnership with YES, the programme provides participants with hands-on work experience, structured mentorship, and critical skills development, equipping them to thrive in South Africa’s […]
Liberia Launches ‘Digital Liberia’ Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Tech Sovereignty and Drive Innovation
Liberia has unveiled a five-year national digital transformation strategy aimed at boosting connectivity, strengthening technology sovereignty, and positioning the country for innovation-led growth. The roadmap, officially titled “Digital Liberia: Equity, Sovereignty and Innovation for a Connected Future,” forms the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications’ Strategic Plan for 2025–2029 and outlines a coordinated push to build […]
Nigeria to Boost Digital Connectivity with New Communication Satellites and Nationwide Fibre Expansion
Nigeria is accelerating its digital infrastructure drive with plans to launch two new communication satellites and expand a nationwide fibre-optic network, a move expected to significantly improve broadband access, reduce internet costs, and strengthen the country’s digital economy. Government officials disclosed the development during a Global Privacy Day 2026 event held in Abuja, where updates […]
MTN Ghana Pledges $2 Million to Train One Million Young Ghanaians in Digital Skills
MTN Ghana has announced a US$2 million commitment to support the Government of Ghana’s One Million Coders Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with coding and digital skills to drive the country’s digital transformation agenda. The funding, made to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, will help train one million […]