Innovation & Tech

Thirteen African Countries Rank Among the World's Top 100 Startup Ecosystems in 2026
Nigeria climbs four places, Tunisia and Uganda post the continent’s strongest...
Africa Finance Corporation Commits $100 Million to Continent's Tech Fund Ecosystem
The investment targets a structural gap in African venture funding — the chronic...
Digital Africa Launches €50 Million Seed Fund to Back Startups Beyond the Continent's Big Four
The French government-backed platform is targeting 20 underserved African markets...
Cape Verde Builds Its Case as West Africa's Tech and Diaspora Hub
With over 73% internet penetration, a growing tech park, and a diaspora three...
Africa Forward: Orange Unveils Major Commitments in Nairobi
From training three million young people to doubling its solar-powered sites,...
French Development Research Institute Returns with Innovation Trophies Focused on Women and Girls
Applications open on 12 May for a competition that rewards young researchers...
Kenya Launches AI for Disability Project at Connected Africa Summit, Backed by Huawei
The initiative, unveiled at the closing ceremony of the 15th Connected Africa...
Precision Medicine: African Scientists and Equity Bank Kenya Unite to Build Continent's Genomics Capacity
A $3.5 million investment and a South-South partnership between Kenya and Côte...
Kenya: First iGaming AFRIKA Summit Opens in Nairobi
The inaugural summit brought together operators, regulators, and investors to...
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Thirteen African Countries Rank Among the World's Top 100 Startup Ecosystems in 2026
Nigeria climbs four places, Tunisia and Uganda post the continent’s strongest growth rates, and...
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Ghana's Kente Cloth Gains Global Protection Alongside Champagne and Tequila
Highlights: Ghana secures first-ever Geographical Indication status for Kente, joining Champagne and...
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Africa's Hotels Are Embracing AI — But Structural Gaps Threaten Momentum
From chatbots to predictive maintenance, hotels are deploying AI — but fragmented data systems and weak...
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Ghana to Launch E-Visa System in 2026 to Build on Record $4.8 Billion Tourism Revenues
Ghana’s planned e-visa rollout signals a push to simplify market access for investors and travelers while...
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Amethis Closes Third Pan-African Fund at €406 Million
The private equity firm’s latest fund signals sustained investor appetite for African SMEs, with a focus...
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Impact Fund Denmark Lends $15 Million to Boost African SME Financing
The investment targets a persistent credit gap by channeling hybrid capital through financial institutions...
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