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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is doubling down on its investment in cloud education across Africa, expanding its Skills Center programs and launching new “community classroom” initiatives to widen access to foundational cloud skills for students and early-career tech talent. What’s…
OPPO is pushing innovation forward in the mid-range smartphone market, particularly with its Reno series, where improved camera hardware and AI enhancements are now central to the experience. Recent launches in Africa and globally show the company is focused on…
Nigeria has officially become one of Africa’s top hotspots for ransomware threats, according to the 2024 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report by INTERPOL. The country recorded 3,459 ransomware threat detections during that period, placing it third on the continent behind Egypt…
Ghana’s financial sector is under growing pressure from mobile money fraud. According to the Bank of Ghana’s 2023 Financial Stability Review, mobile money fraud made up 20% of all fraud cases in the financial sector (about 2,700 incidents out of…
As digital lending apps continue to proliferate in Nigeria, government regulators have moved swiftly to introduce reforms aimed at protecting consumers from exploitative practices. In July 2025, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) gazetted the Digital, Electronic, Online,…
While projections show large market growth for AI in Africa, recent research reveals that progress in AI research, infrastructure, and open data is uneven—and far from sufficient to meet the demand. Studies highlight that startups, academic institutions, and innovation hubs…
Microsoft has announced a further investment of ZAR 5.4 billion (roughly US$296-300 million) by the end of 2027, to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure in South Africa. This builds on an earlier investment of ZAR 20.4 billion spent over…
Smart Africa, the alliance of 40 African nations pushing tech transformation, has announced plans to create the Africa AI Council, a body meant to drive strategic AI policy, collaboration, and innovation across the continent. This council will bring together public…
The demand for ultra-low-cost smartphones is reshaping Africa’s mobile device landscape. In Q2 2025, models priced under US$100 saw shipments soar by 38%, according to Canalys, as consumers in low and middle-income segments seek affordable access to the internet and…
Nigerian fintech leader Paystack, now part of Stripe, has rolled out a suite of new tools designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) automate their payments and streamline business operations. The announcement underscores the company’s continued commitment to building…
