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According to Disrupt Africa, only 17.3% of African tech startups have at least one female co-founder, and 11.1% have a female CEO. UNESCO further reveals that in Sub-Saharan Africa, just 28% of women pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), compared to the global average of 30%.
Top 18 Educational Tech Startups Disrupting the Academic Landscape in Africa 2025
According to a report bythe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the health crisis linked to the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in the use of new educational technologies across Africa.
Egypt’s fintech sector grew 5.5 times in 5 years driven by youthful population-report
Egypt’s fintech sector recorded a 5.5 times growth in the past five years. This is according to a recently released report by Entlaq, launched in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Egypt.
Bridging the Tech Skills Gap: An Interview with Jonathan Enudeme, Founder Zummit Africa
Jonathan Enudeme is a driving force behind democratizing AI in Africa. As Founder and CEO of Zummit Africa and co-founder and CEO of Datarango.com, he’s empowering thousands with in-demand AI skills. Through Zummit Africa’s training programs and Datarango’s engaging platform, he’s making AI education accessible and fostering a new generation of African tech leaders.
Is Kenya trying to regulate social media after the 2024 protests?
The govt claimed that cyber actors wielding AI-generated deepfakes came out to harm Kenya’s image and credibility
Media Effectiveness: How CMOs Can Get CFOs to See Marketing as a Value Driver
By Lorraine Landon, Head of Advertising Products and Solutions, Sub-Saharan Africa, Google…
Illegal mining: Apple orders suppliers to avoid minerals from DR Congo amid legal tussle
Lawyers argue that Apple’s use of minerals pillaged from Congo connects it to crimes taking place in the country
Top 15 African Startups to Watch in 2025
As we begin 2025, the year holds immense promise as a turning point for groundbreaking innovation. It is poised to be a defining chapter not only for the growth and impact of startups but also for the transformative synergy between human creativity and artificial intelligence.
MTN rolls out biodegradable Sim cards to tackle plastic waste pollution
In an effort to tackle plastic waste pollution, MTN South Africa has launched its biodegradable Sim cards – which can degrade within three to six months after being disposed of.