African Startup Ecosystem
7 Fastest Growing African Tech Cities You Should Know About
Africa’s tech story is no longer tied to a few well-known hubs. Over the last few years, new cities across the continent have quietly…
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Artificial Intelligence
Saheed Azeez Launches Advanced YarnGPT AI That Speaks Nigerian Languages With Authentic Accents
Saheed Azeez has released the most powerful version of YarnGPT yet, and it does something no other AI can do properly, which is to…
African Startup Ecosystem
AI Ventures Accelerator 2025: Young Women Can Now Win $10,000 to Build AI Startups Through New Free Program
Young women with bold ideas can now turn their dreams into AI-powered businesses through a new accelerator program that offers up to $10,000 in…
African Startup Ecosystem
African Farmers Double Their Harvest Using Phones and AI. Here’s How
Sammy Selim thought he knew farming. For years, he grew coffee on his small plot in Kenya using methods passed down from his father.…
Global News
Meta Seeks Approval for Electricity Trading to Power AI Data Centers
Meta wants to become an electricity broker and seeks federal approval to buy and sell power directly in wholesale markets to secure energy for…
Apps, Gadgets, Tools & Softwares
TikTok Adds Invisible Watermarks and User Controls to Manage AI-generated Content in Feeds
TikTok has announced new tools that allow users to control the amount of AI-generated content displayed in their feed. Additionally, the platform now uses…
Apps, Gadgets, Tools & Softwares
Spotify Launches Integrated Playlist Transfer Tool Powered by TuneMyMusic
Spotify has introduced a new feature that lets users import playlists directly from Apple Music, YouTube Music, and other competing platforms all within the…
African Startup Ecosystem
Why More African Tech Workers Are Moving Abroad and What It Means for Us
The quiet exodus of African tech talent has become a full-blown crisis. Every year, hundreds of thousands of skilled developers, engineers, and IT professionals…
African Startup Ecosystem
From Surviving to Thriving: How Africa’s Tech Startups Master the Art of Scaling
While global venture capital funding dropped significantly in 2024, African startups raised $2.8 billion across 750 deals down from 2023 but showing remarkable resilience.…
Artificial Intelligence
Google Brings Free AI Access to Millions of Africans Through Data-Free Partnership
Google has teamed up with Cassava Technologies to offer data-free Gemini AI access across Africa. This means eligible users can use Google’s AI assistant…
Apps, Gadgets, Tools & Softwares
LinkedIn Declares War on Fake Engagement: Platform Hunts Engagement Pods
LinkedIn drops the hammer on fake engagement schemes as thousands of users face content visibility cuts. The professional networking platform now targets coordinated groups,…
Reports
New Report Reveals Why Startup Funding Now Takes Twice as Long to Close
Where founders once closed funding rounds in 12-18 months, they now face a two-year marathon. This is a new reality that’s reshaping how entrepreneurs…
