Best Cities in Africa for Startup Talent in 2025
Africa is now a global hub for startups, with cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town, and Johannesburg leading the way. These cities attract entrepreneurs with strong ecosystems, skilled talent, and
Empowering People, Enabling Progress: AI and the Workforce in Africa
AI alone isn’t transformative. Real change happens when empowered people can access, trust, learn, and adopt AI technology. The most profound convergence of human potential and AI is happening in
Airtel Africa Foundation launches Tech For Her programme to upskill African women – Intelligent CIO Africa
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has announced the launch of its ‘Tech For Her’ programme, targeting young women across Zambia, Uganda and Kenya. The initiative,
MADE Alliance Africa Adds World Bank to Co-Chairs
The World Bank Group has signed on as co-chair of the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa, joining current co-chairs the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and
Africa must own its digital future – Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has said Africa’s digital future must be shaped and owned by Africans through strategic partnerships that promote inclusion, innovation, and sovereignty. Speaking at the 10th
Government to partner stakeholders to position Ghana as digital hub in Africa
Government to partner stakeholders to position Ghana as digital hub in Africa – Ghana Business News
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Horn of Africa Leaders Push for Regional Digital Integration to Spur Growth and Stability
Finance ministers and development partners from across the Horn of Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating digital integration as a central strategy for driving economic growth, fostering regional stability,
Google pledges $370M to boost AI in Africa
The digital landscape in Africa is set for a significant transformation following a major announcement from tech giant Google. The company has pledged a cumulative $370 million (approximately R6.7 billion)
Supporting the future of AI Research in Africa and globally
Across Africa, communities are reimagining how AI can solve problems that matter. From climate resilience and agriculture to healthcare, education and local language access, the continent is already home to
Google commits $37M to advancing AI in Africa
Tech giant Google has announced US$37 million worth of investments in artificial intelligence (AI) projects and skills development across Africa. Connecting Africa attended the opening of an AI Community Center