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Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem
Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem

Africa

According to Kevin, he and his team organised the first pitch competition in the Kenyan web3 space. “We had a large number of people that applied, but we still realised that the visibility that builders had was still lacking.” Summarily, the space is early. Eastern African blockchain builders are doing well, and they are excited by the fact there is a huge population that is ready to adopt crypto, according to Kevin Imani.

Regulation, taxation, and allocating over $1m to Web3 startups’ -Sankore 2.0’s Kevin Imani sheds light on Kenya’s blockchain sector

Kevin Imani first stepped toes into the world of blockchain in 2015 and left for other things before retiring a couple of years later. Eight…

By: IBK

Flutterwave partners with Audiomack to expand access and monetisation opportunities for African artists

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Audiomack, the limitless music-streaming and discovery platform. This collaboration enables Audiomack…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

10 Nigerian startups selected to receive $4M Google for Startups fund

Google for Startups has announced the 25 African-based startups selected for this year’s $ 4 million Black Founders Fund. The selected cohort is made up…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

The evolution of coding across human history

On the surface, coding is largely perceived as a modern-day phenomenon. The idea is mostly tied to the digital age and is synonymous with programming…

By: IBK

Blockchain SIM cards and how they can benefit Nigeria and other African markets

Blockchain technology, though far from reaching its full potential, is set to revolutionize all traditional business models. Its inventive offerings are capable of alleviating numerous…

By: IBK

MTN South Africa grew its subscriber base to 40.1 million in Q3 2025 but recorded a 2.8% drop in voice revenue and a 5.1% decline in fintech earnings. Data revenue surged 6.4%, driven by rising usage and strong smartphone penetration.

MTN to increase tariff in Nigeria, South Africa, other African markets as inflation continues to rise

MTN Group – a major player in the global telecoms industry – has revealed that it intends to increase tariff in Nigeria, South Africa, and…

By: IBK

The African Union’s Data Policy Framework: Context, Key Takeaways, and Implications for Data Protection on the Continent

On July 28, 2022, the African Union (AU) released its Data Policy Framework (Framework) following extensive multi-stakeholder engagements. The Framework aims to provide a multi-year…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Cyberattacks have become more sophisticated, common, and dangerous over the years. Criminals often use social engineering tactics to trick users into divulging their personal information, impersonating a trusted brand or individual, and using advanced malware to steal data.

8.7% of African users experienced phishing attacks in 2022 -Kaspersky report

Cyberattacks have become more sophisticated, common, and dangerous over the years. Criminals often use social engineering tactics to trick users into divulging their personal information,…

By: IBK

Telkom looking to sell its tower business amidst 46.7% surge in half-year profit

IHS Holding Ltd to bid for South Africa’s Telkom Swiftnet

New York-listed IHS Holding Ltd, is considering a bid for South Africa’s Telkom SOC’s towers and masts business Swiftnet, according to Bloomberg Although the structure…

By: IBK

Envisionit Deep AI is an innovative medical technology company using AI to transform medical imaging diagnosis. It was founded in 2019 by Jaishree Naidoo alongside co-founders Andrei Migatchev and Terence Naidu in Johannesburg, South Africa. The startup won $50,000 at the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge with its healthcare solution. The medical technology company then developed Radify – an artificial intelligence solution with which radiologists can detect abnormalities on X-rays and other images. It can label and prioritise over 2 000 X-rays per minute and assist with the early analysis of infectious diseases. It can also triage patients according to the various probabilities of Tuberculosis in children and adults. The startup aims to partner with governments and private sectors in Africa. It seeks to provide people under 15 access to paediatric diagnostic care.

South Africa’s Envisionit Deep AI raises $1.65m to improve early diagnosis and treatment of diseases in Africa

Envisionit Deep AI, a South African healthcare startup, has received a $1.65 million investment to expand its medical imaging services, which combines artificial intelligence and…

By: IBK

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