Google Unveils AI Accelerator Programme to Boost African Startups
Google has officially unveiled its latest initiative for African tech, the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First programme, which is designed to empower African startups to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations to address local challenges...
What is AI ‘Colonialism’, and How Are African Tech Startups Fighting Against it?
African tech startups and initiatives are challenging OpenAI (the developer of ChatGPT) and other AI tech companies from Western Big Tech as well as AI 'colonialism' which affects Africans by creating algorithms designed with the local African user base in mind. This...
How Kenya Plans to Accelerate Economic Growth to Boost Job Creation
Kenya's finance ministry announced on Friday it has goals to speed up economic growth in the country over the next four years to increase employment, reduce poverty, and provide funding to SMEs and the agricultural sector. By assisting farming and small to medium...
Telecoms Developments in Africa Are Boosting CDNs, SaaS and Cloud Services
A report by telecommunications market intelligence company TeleGeography has highlighted the growth opportunities Africa's growing telecoms infrastructure presents for African CDNs (continent delivery networks), cloud services, and SaaS providers. Significant...
McKinsey: AI is Likely to Impact Women’s Jobs More Than Men’s
The global workforce is growing increasingly concerned by the rise of AI and automation, as these technologies look set to replace humans in various job roles, particularly in white-collar positions. Confirming these worries is a new McKinsey report that provides...
The 5 Best Sub-Saharan African Cities For Startups in 2023
As the tech startup landscape in sub-Saharan Africa blossoms, several cities are proving to be fertile ground for startups as they lead the way in innovation, growth and advancements on the continent. The world is taking notice of these flourishing startup hubs and...
2023 GTR Leaders in Trade Awards – African Winners and Nominees
Each year, GTR presents the GTR Leaders in Trade awards to outstanding organisations in the trade, supply chain and export finance, fintech, and commodity industries from regions including Africa, the US, Europe, and more. It recently announced the winners and...
Using Whatsapp Voice Notes to Optimise Farming in Senegal
Just under half of all adults in Senegal cannot read or write as of this year. This affects many of the sectors that drive the nation's economy - agriculture being one. However, farmers in the country are finding a workaround for illiteracy in the form of Whatsapp...
For Growth, SMEs Must Adopt Cloud Computing Technology
Many SMEs in South Africa and other African countries are hesitant to adopt cloud computing technology. However, cloud-based services are essential for stimulating their growth and streamlining their operations, according to Pragasen Naicker, the COO of One Linkage....
