Qualcomm Opens Applications for 2025 ‘Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Program
January 31, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program. As the first initiative of its kind in Africa, this equity-free mentorship program will identify promising early-stage startups keen on applying…
Smile ID Report: East Africa Leads in Digital Identity Fraud Rejection Rates at 27%
January 31, 2025
Smile ID has released its 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlighting critical fraud trends across the continent. The report reveals that East Africa recorded the highest rejection rate for combined biometric and document verification…
Fahari Aviation to Host Africa’s First Advanced Air Mobility Symposium in Nairobi
January 31, 2025
Fahari Aviation is set to host the inaugural AdvancedAir Mobility (AAM) Symposium from March 18th to 19th, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. This premier event will serve as a platform to unlock the transformative potential of…
Microsoft Launches AI Skilling Initiative to Train 1 Million South Africans by 2026
January 31, 2025
Microsoft South Africa has announced the launch of Microsoft’s AI skilling initiative for South Africa, a programme aimed at empowering one million South Africans with growing in-demand digital skills by 2026. “Harnessing the transformative power…
Futures Trading in Cryptocurrency: A Comprehensive Guide
January 29, 2025
Introduction Futures trading in cryptocurrency has gained immense popularity among traders looking to capitalize on price movements without owning the underlying asset. Unlike spot trading, where investors buy and sell actual cryptocurrencies, futures trading allows…
Money speaks: How we can use AI to make financial services in East Africa more accessible
January 28, 2025
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Financial inclusion across East Africa would not be possible without technology. Digital innovation has given rise to an ecosystem where citizens and organisations…
6 essential security tips for Data Protection Week
January 27, 2025
With Africa’s growing adoption of digital payments and cryptocurrencies, security awareness is more critical than ever. Data Protection Week serves as a reminder that safeguarding your digital assets is just as important as protecting your…
AI is a team effort
January 27, 2025
By: Andreas Bergqvist, AI specialist at Red Hat The use of AI and ML in the enterprise continues to grow. However, it comes with many challenges, from developing and deploying to managing AI and ML…
500 Global Launches MENA-Focused Fund
January 27, 2025
500 Global, a leading global venture capital firm, has announced the launch of 500 MENA, L.P, a new fund dedicated to investing in high-growth technology startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region…