Generative AI powers apps and tools that boost productivity and knowledge in most places across the world. But these systems don’t work equally well for all communities, especially those under-represented online, where most AI training data originates. As a result, generative AI performs poorly in many languages and does not reflect the social and cultural realities of every population. Infrastructure challenges are partly to blame, but in nations where low-resource languages dominate, adoption of AI is lower, even after adjusting for GDP and internet access. That’s where Project Gecko comes in. This Microsoft Research-led initiative is designed to close these…
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Thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria and the African continent can now gain critical AI and digital skills to expand their businesses and trade continent-wide. Google and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have launched the ‘AfCFTA Digital Inclusion & Entrepreneurship Programme,’ a new, free training initiative powered by the Google Hustle Academy. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Small businesses are the backbone of Africa’s economy, generating nearly 80% of jobs across the continent. This programme is designed to close the digital skills gap by…
Vertiv has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate, a leading provider of mechanical flushing, purging and filtration services for data centres and other mission-critical facilities, from Milton Street Capital for approximately $1.0 billion in cash consideration at closing plus the potential additional consideration of up to $250 million in cash based on achieving certain 2026 performance metrics. The acquisition, at approximately $1.0 billion purchase price, represents approximately 10.0x expected 2026 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) including expected cost synergies. The expected EBITDA multiple is anticipated to be lower than 10.0x if…
Megapari is a trusted bookmaker for Kenyan players. The site offers sports betting, casino, and live games. Creating an account takes only a few minutes. This guide explains every way to register and start betting fast. Register on MEGAPARI and get a welcome bonus of up to 31,400 KES for sports or 205,300 KES + 150 free spins for casino players. How to Register on Megapari Kenya Megapari allows three ways to open an account — by email, by phone, and through social networks. Each method is simple and secure. Registration by Email This option suits players who want full…
develoPPP Ventures Cohort 10 is officially open for applications in Kenya, offering an opportunity for post-revenue startups to secure 100,000 euros in catalytic funding and technical support to scale. The program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by DEG Impulse, a subsidiary of the German development finance institution DEG is specifically seeking ventures that have successfully achieved proof of concept and are poised for high-impact growth. The application window is open from November 15 to December 31, 2025. develoPPP Ventures is designed to inject capital into companies that are beyond the early…
Belgian networking and cybersecurity specialist ATOMNIA has announced a major step in its African expansion, supported by the Wallonia Export and Investment Agency (AWEX) and Belgian technology incubator IGNITY. The partnership will accelerate the company’s pay-as-you-go OMNIA solution across the continent through local enablement partner Smart Hands Africa. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony at the AfricaCom reception hosted at the Belgian Consulate in Cape Town. ATOMNIA CEO and co-founder Anthony Senter said the collaboration with AWEX and IGNITY has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s international presence and opening new pathways across Africa. Senter said the company…
The first edition of the Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025 brought together more than 300 financial, regulatory and technology leaders to discuss how stablecoins can strengthen Africa’s financial systems and support economic resilience. The two day event was powered by Binance with support from Tether, Visa and Telcoin. The summit, themed Harnessing Stablecoins for Africa’s Economic Resilience, convened representatives from central banks, commercial banks, fintech companies, stablecoin issuers, development partners and blockchain infrastructure firms. Delegates attended from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia and South Africa along with representatives from the United Nations, the Pan African Payment and Settlement System, the International…
Seequre, formerly Smartcomply Secure, has unveiled SmartGuard. This is its new Endpoint Security solution built to strengthen real-time cyber defense across modern, distributed enterprises. Seequre has over the years helped organizations streamline governance, risk and compliance processes. SmartGuard builds on that helping the company move into active protection. This is where threats are detected, contained and neutralized directly at the endpoint. SmartGuard delivers continuous telemetry, behavioral threat detection and automated response actions across laptops, servers, cloud workloads, and IoT devices. With attackers growing more persistent, evasive, and automated, endpoint security has become the true frontline of defense. SmartGuard empowers security…
Truecaller has introduced a new suite of advertising measurement tools called ROI of Trust. This is designed to help brands understand how attention, trust and confidence affect advertising outcomes at scale. The company says the new framework provides a more complete way to assess the true effectiveness of digital ads. According to Truecaller, ROI of Trust is built around its Trust and Confidence Framework. This measures whether brand messages capture attention, inspire trust and give audiences confidence to take action. “With high daily engagement, Truecaller has grown into a platform where user attention is both meaningful and actionable,” said Hemant…
Cassava Technologies has announced a partnership with Google to expand access to Gemini, across the African continent. The collaboration is designed to remove two of the biggest barriers to AI adoption in Africa, cost and data consumption, through two key offers: “We’re proud to partner with Google to democratise access to digital solutions that empower people and businesses,” said Hardy Pemhiwa, President & Group CEO of Cassava Technologies. “This partnership underscores a shared vision to make AI more inclusive, accessible, and impactful across Africa’s rapidly digitising economies.” Google’s Josh Woodward, VP of Google Labs, Gemini and AI Studio, added that…