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A newly released INTERPOL Africa Cybercrime Assessment 2025 has revealed a staggering statistic: cybercrime now accounts for over 30% of reported crimes across the continent. The report underscores how online threats have evolved from isolated incidents into a major security…
Africa is on track to see tremendous growth in its AI economy. According to a whitepaper released by Mastercard titled “Harnessing the Transformative Power of AI in Africa,” the continent’s AI market is expected to grow from about US$4.5 billion…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private investment arm of the World Bank Group, has made a landmark $100 million debt financing commitment to Raxio Group, a Sub-Saharan data center platform. This funding aims to accelerate deployment of critical infrastructure…
The MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, spearheaded by The Cortex Hub, is a continent-wide initiative running from September through November 2025. It aims to anchor Africa’s unique languages, culture, and development priorities into the heart of artificial intelligence through the emerging…
Africa’s smartphone market recorded a solid 7% year-on-year shipment growth in Q2 2025, totaling 19.2 million units, according to the latest Canalys / Omdia report. This marks yet another strong quarter for the region, outpacing many global markets despite challenging…
African payments giant Flutterwave has announced a strategic partnership with Onafriq (formerly MFS Africa) to boost cross-border payments across the continent. The collaboration aims to simplify money movement between countries and improve financial access for individuals and businesses. With Africa’s…
Africa’s fight against cybercrime scored a major victory this year after authorities successfully dismantled over 11,000 malicious online infrastructures during Operation Serengeti 2025, a continent-wide initiative led by INTERPOL. The operation brought together law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity experts, and financial…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a major expansion of its cloud infrastructure in Africa, unveiling new edge locations in Kenya and Nigeria to boost connectivity, speed, and reliability for businesses and developers across the continent. Why It Matters This…
African startups are kicking off the second half of 2025 with strong momentum, and a few names are catching the eye of investors and industry watchers. Companies like Sava (South Africa), Kenzz (Egypt), and Healthtracka (Nigeria) are emerging as leaders…
Africa recorded a solid 7% year-on-year smartphone shipment growth in the second quarter of 2025, reaching 19.2 million units sold, according to Canalys (now part of Omdia). Even as the global market faces headwinds, Africa is emerging among the strongest…
