GRASP Fellowship

Request for Applications: African Women’s Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship

ByTechTrends

In order to promote policy reform for just agri-food systems in sub-Saharan Africa, the GRASP Fellowship aims to create a dynamic, highly connected, and intergenerational network of African women policy professionals from a variety of disciplines. A wide range of entities, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, research groups, the commercial sector, civil society,…

agriculture in Africa

How women-led innovations are changing the face of agriculture in Africa

ByTechTrends

By fusing traditional expertise with cutting-edge, environmentally friendly solutions, four visionary entrepreneurs from Zimbabwe and Uganda are revolutionizing the continent’s agricultural systems. As MOURICE MUHOOZI reports from the just finished Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference in Nairobi, their endeavors redefine success by incorporating socioeconomic reform, youth employment, and biodiversity protection into its very foundation. A unique…

Nigeria Data Protection Commission

Nigeria Chairs Anglophone Countries Committee of African Data Protection Authorities

ByTechTrends

Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has been appointed the Chair of the Anglophone Countries Committee of the Network of Africa Data Protection Authorities (NADPA). This appointment was confirmed at the meeting of the Committee on Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025. The Committee serves as a multilateral platform for promoting data…

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Hiding in Plain Sight: The Stealthy Attack Chain of PDF Files

ByTechTrends

The Weaponisation of PDFs : 68% of Cyberattacks begin in you inbox, with 22% of these hiding in PDFs Over 400 billion PDF were opened last year, and 16 billion documents were edited in Adobe Acrobat.  Over 87% of organisations use PDFs as a standard file format for business communication, making them ideal vehicles for…

VilCap Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Climate innovators can benefit from the VilCap Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa Program 2025

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Applications are now open for the 2025 VilCap Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa Program. Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of an initiative to strengthen climate innovation across Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.  Eligibility Requirements Eligibility requirements include: Categories Blue Economy Fisheries and aquaculture, marine biotechnology, marine conservation, eco-tourism, and marine litter management. Climate Adaptation…

Yango

Yango Group, a global ride-sharing company, has launched a $20 million African innovation fund.

ByTechTrends

The $20 million corporate venture fund, Yango Ventures, has been launched by the global ride-hailing and tech conglomerate Yango Group with a focus on early-stage African entrepreneurs. Yango Group, a tech ecosystem based in Dubai, provides ride-hailing, e-grocery, adtech, maps, entertainment services, AI voice assistants, delivery, public transportation data, and more. Through funding and the…

Africa's Business Heroes

The 7th Africa’s Business Heroes competition is now accepting applications

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The seventh edition of Africa’s Business Heroes, which gives winning businesses a total of US$1.5 million, is now accepting applications. The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy support the ABH competition, a charitable initiative that honors and elevates African entrepreneurs. Since 2019, ABH has given ten worthy entrepreneurs grants totaling US$1.5 million year. In addition,…

Internet Society Report

Benin and Senegal Experience Highest Growth in African Internet Resilience: Internet Society Pulse Country Report 2024

ByTechTrends

According to new data released by the Internet Society, West African countries are making notable strides in digital development, with several countries in the region improving their Internet resilience. This progress underscores the region’s growing commitment to enhancing digital infrastructure, security, and market readiness, ensuring more stable and accessible online services for millions. The Internet…

MarkHack 4.0
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Showcase Your MVP and Compete for $10,000 at MarkHack 4.0

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MarkHack 4.0 is back and is set to create the ultimate platform for startups ready to disrupt the media, marketing, and technology industries. MarkHack is Nigeria’s first-ever marketing and media conference, designed as a collaborative gathering of innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, media practitioners, and marketing professionals. This dynamic event aims to create impactful solutions to real-life…

Synthetic data

Synthetic data and its future

ByTechTrends

Data is a fundamental, core component of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). However, obtaining large, diverse, and high-quality datasets comes with challenges such as privacy concerns, cost implications, and regulatory constraints. According to Andreas Bartsch, Head of Innovation and Services at PBT Group, this is where synthetic data is stepping in as a…

PAFON 2.0

Ebehijie Momoh, CEO of AfriGOPay to Deliver Keynote at PAFON 2.0

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…Uche Uzoebo, MD/CEO SANEF is the Special Guest Ebehijie Momoh (Mrs), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of NIBSS, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the second edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0). PAFON 2.0 will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the…

Soludo

Three Years of Transformational Leadership – Governor Soludo’s Tech-Driven Impact on Anambra

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As Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, marks three years in office, Anambra State has emerged as a beacon of technological transformation and digital progress. His administration’s strategic investments in ICT have redefined governance, boosted economic growth, and positioned the state as a digital hub in Nigeria. Driving Digital Infrastructure for a Connected Anambra From facilitating…

DIGITAL AFRICA

Invitation to Apply: DIGITAL AFRICA AgTech Startup Challenge for African Entrepreneurs in Morocco (up to €100K)

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French President Emmanuel Macron’s ambition to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit and the growth of creative enterprise in Africa gave rise to the DIGITAL AFRICA program. DIGITAL AFRICA is an open and cooperative program that supports African business owners. A FUZE initiative is being implemented by DIGITAL AFRICA, often known as DIGITAL AFRICA, to assist African…

AI Tech Trends

AI Tech Trends That Are Shaping Africa in 2025

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It’s 2025. In a Lagos market, a grocery seller uses an app to predict next week’s prices based on weather patterns and demand spikes to determine inventory levels. A nurse in rural Malawi spots a malaria outbreak weeks early by cross-referencing rainfall data with mobile clinic reports. These aren’t some sort of distant utopia—these are…

Five WhatsApp Business Features Every Small Business Should Be Using
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Five WhatsApp Business Features Every Small Business Should Be Using

ByTechTrends

Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMBs) are the backbone of most economies accounting for 90% of businesses, over 70% of employment, and 50% of global GDP, according to the United Nations. They drive growth, innovation, and job creation worldwide.  In Nigeria, they play a crucial role in stimulating local economies and contributing to the country’s GDP.  Recognising…

Keys to Thriving in the Fast-Paced Digital Landscape

Keys to Thriving in the Fast-Paced Digital Landscape

ByTony Ajah

In today’s digital age, the rules of business have changed dramatically. For every business, the competition is no longer the shop next door but a global marketplace driven by digital disruptions. The digital era has transformed the way businesses operate, offering immense opportunities. The once-insurmountable barriers to entry have crumbled, allowing businesses to reach customers…

financial services

Tightening Cyber Defences in the SA Financial Services Industry Through Legislation

ByTechTrends

Automated processes across banking, financing, insurance and other financial services are dependent on complex infrastructures that span both on-premises data centres and cloud service providers. This dependency on third-party service providers and technology vendors puts financial organisations at significant risk. It is therefore a welcome fact that local financial institutions are facing a pressing cybersecurity…

design principles

Design Principles: The Invisible Rules That Make Products Feel Right

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Whether you’re building a mobile app, designing a sleek landing page, or shaping a physical product, there’s a quiet but powerful force at play behind the scenes: design principles. These are high-level guidelines which if followed, can help ensure that the software we create is of a high standard. Design principles form the backbone of…

Digital Marketing

Why Digital Marketing Fails for Most Small Businesses (And How to Fix It)

ByOkey Chigbu

Many small businesses jump into digital marketing expecting instant results, only to be frustrated when their efforts don’t lead to sales. The truth is, digital marketing works—but only when done right. If you’re not seeing results, you’re likely making one of these mistakes: Some Common Reasons Digital Marketing Fails No Clear Strategy Many businesses run…

Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

The 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation shortlist consists of 16 innovators.

ByTechTrends

After receiving applications from a record 30 countries, the Royal Academy of Engineering has selected 16 engineering innovators from seven African nations to be on its shortlist for the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. With the goal of encouraging, honoring, and rewarding innovation and entrepreneurship throughout sub-Saharan Africa, the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation…

UpGreyed Her

Invitation to Apply: “UpGreyed Her” Accelerator Program for Female Entrepreneurs (Grants Up to $9500)

ByTechTrends

The second iteration of Y Combinator-backed fintech Grey’s “UpGreyed Her” initiative has begun, providing women entrepreneurs with $9,500 in equity-free scholarships. This represents a 19% increase in investment compared to the previous year. Grey’s UpGreyed Her financial inclusion program aims to empower female entrepreneurs by giving them the money they need to grow their companies….

United Nations CSW69

Nigeria Takes Bold Steps to Bridge the Gender Digital Divide at the United Nations CSW69

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In a resounding commitment to bridging gender digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA), has taken a decisive step toward closing the gender digital divide by presenting the National Gender Digital Inclusion Strategy (NGDIS) at the United Nations 69th Session of the Commission…

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G
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Samsung Unleashes AI for Everyone, Introduces New Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G

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Samsung today unveiled Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G, the latest Galaxy A series smartphones. For the first time, the Galaxy A series is integrating Awesome Intelligence—including Galaxy’s fan-favorite AI-powered features to reimagine creativity — while bringing enhanced durability and longevity, as well as robust security and privacy protections to provide…

AI

The Outlook of AI in 2025 – The Power of Prediction in Industries

ByTechTrends

It’s March 2025, a small organic farm in Vermont just doubled its profits. Thanks to an AI tool that predicted a surge in demand for heirloom tomatoes after analyzing TikTok food trends, and a looming drought in California. A Tokyo hospital hasn’t had a single patient readmitted for heart failure this quarter because its algorithms…

Kaspersky Cyber Immunity

Advanced persistent threats target one in four companies in 2024, according to Kaspersky

ByTechTrends

According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to 2023. The annual Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report provides insights based on the analysis…

Data Science Africa and Meta

Meta Announces Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers in Partnership with Data Science Africa

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Meta, In partnership with Data Science Africa, is excited to announce the Llama Impact Grant for startups and researchers based in Sub-Saharan Africa. As part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants, this initiative will support innovative projects that harness the power of Llama, Meta’s cutting-edge open-source large language model, to develop unique solutions tailored to…

startups

What are the most typical mistakes that startups make that lead to higher cash burn rates?

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The runway available to meet investor expectations, launch a funding round, or create a sustainable business is determined by a startup’s burn rate, which is its monthly operating expenses. Effectively controlling this rate is essential for long-term survival because excessive expenditure can quickly exhaust resources and impede growth. This is the opinion of Aysha Saifi,…

Galaxy Backbone

Galaxy Backbone unveils a comprehensive four-year roadmap for digital transformation

ByTechTrends

Nigeria’s top provider of digital infrastructure, Galaxy Backbone (GBB), has released its Integrated Digital Transformation Strategic (IDTS) Plan for 2025–2028. By accelerating digital transformation for businesses and the government, this all-encompassing approach seeks to move Nigeria closer to being a fully integrated digital economy. The IDTS plan, developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, is built…

NITDA

NITDA expands iHatch Initiative to drive Job Creation, Economic Diversification

ByTechTrends

In total alignment with the presidential priority area of Reforming the Economy for Sustained Inclusive Growth and Accelerating Diversification through Industrialisation and Digitisation, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has announced the nationwide expansion of the Hub Managers training programme in harnessing technological innovation to improve the…

Google DeepMind

Google DeepMind Reveals Gemini Robotics AI Models Capable of Real-World Robot Control

ByTechTrends

Two new artificial intelligence (AI) models that can manipulate robots to carry out a variety of tasks in real-world settings were introduced by Google DeepMind on Thursday. These sophisticated vision language models, known as Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER (embodied reasoning), are able to act and exhibit spatial intelligence. The IT behemoth from Mountain View…