WhatsApp Releases Video Notes for Channels, Tappable Reactions, and Other Features for iOS and Android
On Wednesday, WhatsApp revealed a number of new capabilities for iOS and Android users that expand the capability of voice…
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Why African technology may benefit from the loss of US aid funds
At least temporarily, Africa is losing international venture capital money at the same time that it is losing US development…
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Request for Applications: Youth Cybersecurity Training in West and Central Africa
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Concordia University, and the Give1Project are looking for 150 youth from West and Central…
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Stakeholders Applaud Anambra’s Solution Lens Platform at the Launch of the OGP 2.0 Action Plan—By Angela Nwanodu
Anambra State’s commitment to transparency, citizen participation, and technology-driven governance received a major boost yesterday, as the Ministry of Budget…
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NITDA Forms International Alliances to Advance Nigeria’s Digital Future
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is intensifying efforts to cultivate impactful global partnerships aimed at fostering inclusive growth,…
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THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2025: Call for Applications (Up to $1M in Investment)
There has never been a greater pressing need to address the issues facing food systems and agriculture. Innovation is crucial…
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Moniepoint to Champion Financial Inclusion at PAFON 2.0
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s leading digital financial services provider and the Continent’s fastest growing financial…
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The Airbnb Community Fund donates $150k to the African hub network AfriLabs.
Pan-African network of innovation and technology centers AfriLabs has earned a US$150,000 investment from the Airbnb Community Fund. AfriLabs is…
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Request for Applications: HANGA SRH Program 2025 Funding (up to $10,000 Grant Funding) for Sub-Saharan African Tech Startups
Entries are now open for HangaPitchFest to investigate the opportunity that exists for technology enabled businesses to solve critical issues…
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Mart Networks Partners Infopercept to Bring Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions to Africa
…The Solutions Include the Threat Exposure Management Platform, Invinsense OXDR, and the Compliance Management Platform, Invinsense GSOS Mart Networks Group,…
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Technology, Neutral Tool for Socio-Economic Development-DG NITDA
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has emphasised the significance of perceiving…
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Cyber criminals bypass code of ethics with concerted attacks on the world’s healthcare sector
South Africa’s healthcare sector weakened by underfunding, lack of skills and fragmented infrastructure “There was a time when cybercriminals held…
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Momoh, Uzoebo, Nwosu, Ibirogba, others for PAFON 2.0
… PAFON 2.0 Special Appearances: Olusoji Solomon Adeyemo, Azure Application and AI Specialist, Microsoft UK., Ibirogba Oluwagunwa, chairman, Lagos State…
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Unilever, UK Government and EY, announce grant of £500,000 for five West African Startups, including three in Nigeria
Five West African businesses that prioritize circularity and regenerative agriculture have received £500,000 in grant financing from TRANSFORM West Africa,…
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Samsung Expands Accessibility with Local Language Integration on Galaxy S25, A56, A36, and A26 Devices
Samsung Electronics has taken a bold step in enhancing user experience and inclusivity by introducing Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba as official language…
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Sophos Report: In 56% of Sophos IR and MDR Cases, Adversaries Logged In, Instead of Breaking In
IR and MDR Cases Highlight Attackers Are Exfiltrating Data in Just Three Days Compromised Credentials Top Root Causes for Second…
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Request for Applications: African Women’s Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship
In order to promote policy reform for just agri-food systems in sub-Saharan Africa, the GRASP Fellowship aims to create a…
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How women-led innovations are changing the face of agriculture in Africa
By fusing traditional expertise with cutting-edge, environmentally friendly solutions, four visionary entrepreneurs from Zimbabwe and Uganda are revolutionizing the continent’s…
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Top 10 UX Research and Design Resources for 2025
Great design starts with great research, and in 2025, staying on top of your UX game means knowing where to…
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Nigeria Chairs Anglophone Countries Committee of African Data Protection Authorities
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has been appointed the Chair of the Anglophone Countries…
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Hiding in Plain Sight: The Stealthy Attack Chain of PDF Files
The Weaponisation of PDFs : 68% of Cyberattacks begin in you inbox, with 22% of these hiding in PDFs Over…
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Climate innovators can benefit from the VilCap Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa Program 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 VilCap Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa Program. Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of…
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Yango Group, a global ride-sharing company, has launched a $20 million African innovation fund.
The $20 million corporate venture fund, Yango Ventures, has been launched by the global ride-hailing and tech conglomerate Yango Group…
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The 7th Africa’s Business Heroes competition is now accepting applications
The seventh edition of Africa’s Business Heroes, which gives winning businesses a total of US$1.5 million, is now accepting applications….
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Benin and Senegal Experience Highest Growth in African Internet Resilience: Internet Society Pulse Country Report 2024
According to new data released by the Internet Society, West African countries are making notable strides in digital development, with…
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Showcase Your MVP and Compete for $10,000 at MarkHack 4.0
MarkHack 4.0 is back and is set to create the ultimate platform for startups ready to disrupt the media, marketing,…
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Synthetic data and its future
Data is a fundamental, core component of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). However, obtaining large, diverse, and high-quality…
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Ebehijie Momoh, CEO of AfriGOPay to Deliver Keynote at PAFON 2.0
…Uche Uzoebo, MD/CEO SANEF is the Special Guest Ebehijie Momoh (Mrs), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AfriGOPay…
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Three Years of Transformational Leadership – Governor Soludo’s Tech-Driven Impact on Anambra
As Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, marks three years in office, Anambra State has emerged as a beacon of technological…
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Invitation to Apply: DIGITAL AFRICA AgTech Startup Challenge for African Entrepreneurs in Morocco (up to €100K)
French President Emmanuel Macron’s ambition to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit and the growth of creative enterprise in Africa gave rise…
