Glovo has partnered with eBee to launch an initiative designed to equip more women with the skills and access needed to participate in Kenya’s growing delivery economy. Dubbed ‘She Delivers’, the programme will deliver practical rider training through eBee before participants join the Glovo platform, with the initial cohort bringing together 16 women. The initiative forms part of a broader ambition by Glovo to increase the proportion of women couriers using its platform in Kenya from 1% to 5% over the next year. For Glovo, which works with more than 2,500 active couriers daily in Kenya, the initiative addresses both…
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Tech enterprises, government policymakers, investors, and startups converged in Lagos to accelerate West Africa’s ascent in the global intelligence economy, as the second edition of the GITEX NIGERIA opened (2 September) with an inauguration ceremony attended by influential figures from government and industry. Following Monday’s sell-out Government Leadership & AI Summit in Abuja, West Africa’s largest tech, AI, and startup event transitioned to Nigeria’s financial and economic hub for two days of breakthrough innovation, product showcases, and strategic dialogue. Held under the patronage of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, GITEX NIGERIA is supported by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital…
Samsung is taking a more targeted approach with the Galaxy S26 FE, focusing on the features it believes users value most rather than simply packing the device with every possible flagship specification. The new smartphone brings upgrades across photography, Galaxy AI, software and everyday performance, while also introducing One UI 9 as the first device in the Galaxy S26 lineup to launch with the new interface. Q1: Samsung describes Galaxy S26 FE as being designed for users who know “what they value most.” How is the model positioned compared to the Galaxy S26 series? A: Galaxy S26 FE is thoughtfully crafted…
Intel has partnered with the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) and Mandela AI Hub Foundation to expand access to free AI education and digital skills training through libraries across Kenya.
GITEX NIGERIA officially opened on Monday as a high-profile inauguration ceremony launched the second edition of West Africa’s largest tech, AI, and startup event in Abuja. Attended by senior government officials, international technology leaders, and digital economy stakeholders, the ceremony marked the beginning of an expanded 2026 programme designed to advance Africa’s sovereign AI and digital transformation ambitions, setting the scene for the Abuja Government Leadership & AI Summit that headlined the opening-day agenda in the Nigerian capital. Held under the patronage of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, GITEX NIGERIA takes place across Abuja and Lagos from 31 August–3 September 2026.…
Binance Africa breaks down the basics of crypto wallets in five simple, practical points for anyone considering their first step into digital assets. Ask ten people what a crypto wallet actually is and you will likely get ten different answers, most of them a little off. It is one of the first things almost anyone encounters when they get curious about crypto and getting it wrong is where a lot of confusion, and sometimes real harm, begins. Here are five things worth knowing before you go any further. 1. A wallet holds keys, not coins. A crypto wallet proves that certain digital…
By Morris Maina, CEO TransUnion Kenya Here’s a question worth sitting with: how much growth are Kenya’s lenders leaving on the table simply because they can’t see the full picture? It’s not a rhetorical exercise. Across our market, 43% of consumers remain thin-file, meaning they don’t carry enough traditional credit information to be confidently assessed. Think about what that means in practice. Nearly one in every two potential customers walks up to a lender and, through no fault of their own, appears almost invisible. Not because they’re risky. Not because they can’t repay. Simply because the data doesn’t tell their…
The Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Fund is inviting African innovators and organisations to apply for funding to scale evidence-backed solutions tackling poverty across low- and middle-income countries. The funding programme is open to nonprofits, social enterprises, universities, businesses and partnerships. It is targeting those who are developing innovations with demonstrated early evidence of impact and potential for sustainable scale. DIV is sector-agnostic covering health, agriculture, education, energy, financial inclusion, WASH and governance sectors. Funding of up to $1.5 million available Successful applicants can access funding depending on the stage of their innovation: The fund also provides flexible support for testing…
QKS Group announced today that it has named NETSCOUT as a leader in the SPARK Matrix: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Mitigation, 2026. Lokesh Biswal, Analyst at QKS Group, states, “NETSCOUT demonstrates strong capabilities in delivering carrier-grade DDoS mitigation through a layered architecture that combines deep network visibility, hybrid deployment flexibility, and global threat intelligence. By leveraging stateless packet processing and the ATLAS intelligence platform, the solution enables organisations to detect, analyse, and mitigate high-volume and multi-vector attacks with precision and scale. Its transparent approach to automation and seamless coordination between on-premises and cloud defences enhances operational control, accelerates response times,…
From learning a new skill to understanding a complex topic, more people across Sub-Saharan Africa are turning to TikTok not just for entertainment, but also as a place to learn, discover and share knowledge. Across the region, creators are finding creative ways to make learning more accessible and relatable. Whether it is a young entrepreneur sharing practical business advice, a teacher breaking down a difficult subject, a farmer sharing tips on improving crop yields, or a professional explaining how to navigate the workplace, TikTok is becoming a space where knowledge can be shared in short, engaging and easy-to-understand formats. A…