Esther Kimani has been named the winner of Africa’s biggest engineering prize, the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Her early crop pest and disease detection device stood out for its ability to swiftly detect and identify agricultural pests and diseases, significantly reducing crop losses for smallholder farmers by up to 30% while increasing yields by as much as 40%.
Farada Group, a Polish manufacturer of drones, is set to establish a drone manufacturing company in Kenya, marking a significant step in the expansion of its operations across Africa. Adam Cudny, Chairman of Farada Group, announced that the new drone plant will be located at Konza Technopolis, serving as a hub for drone production and innovation in the region.
Africa Data Centres has secured approximately $108.9 million in funding to expand its data centre capacity, meeting the growing demand for cloud computing services in South Africa. This significant funding milestone was facilitated through a bespoke financing solution arranged by RMB, demonstrating the strong confidence in the South African data centre market.
Airtel Africa has successfully activated the 2Africa submarine cable system, linking Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa. This monumental achievement is part of one of the largest subsea projects globally, designed to interconnect Africa, Europe, and Asia, enhancing digital connectivity across the continents.
ICP Hub Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with crypto payments startup Kotani Pay as part of the Olympus Accelerator Programme. This collaboration aims to leverage their unique strengths and resources to drive blockchain technology adoption and empower Web3 developers in East Africa.
Local fintech start-up Zakhaa is set to revolutionize the financial landscape for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) with the launch of its new buy-now-pay-later solution, Zakhaa FlexiPay. Launching tomorrow, this innovative payment system is designed to provide flexible payment arrangements, ensuring steady cash flow and reducing the risk of non-payment for SMMEs.
Vault Hill, a trailblazer in blockchain, immersive technology, and AI, has teamed up with Nigeria’s state-owned satellite operator NigComSat to elevate customer service standards. This partnership has led to the creation of “Ayesha,” a customized AI-powered chatbot developed by Vault Hill to align with NigComSat’s brand persona.
Digitel has made history by becoming the first telecom company in South Sudan to launch a 5G network. This groundbreaking move promises “lightning-fast speeds and unprecedented connectivity” for 5G users, marking a significant milestone in the country’s telecommunications landscape.
