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UNESCO Launches Mobile Learning Program for South Sudan Teachers

4 days ago4 days ago05 mins

UNESCO, through its International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA), has launched a transformative mobile-based teacher professional development initiative in South Sudan, bringing digital learning opportunities closer to educators regardless of their location. Designed to overcome barriers such as limited infrastructure, long travel distances, economic challenges, and connectivity constraints, the initiative represents a significant…

Dala Studio Partners 3MTT toAdvance AI Talent

1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Artificial intelligence delivers its greatest impact when people are empowered not only to learn about it, but to build with it. Through a new partnership between Gebeya and the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme in Nigeria, emerging digital talent will gain access to practical tools that enable them to transform ideas into real-world digital…

SanlamAllianz Announces CEO Transition as Hennie Nel Takes over

1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

SanlamAllianz has announced a significant leadership transition, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for one of Africa’s leading financial services groups. The Board has appointed Hennie Nel as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026, succeeding Heinie Werth, who will retire at the end of December…

Spiro Raises $270M to Scale Africa’s Electric Mobility Growth Push

1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

Spiro, Africa’s leading electric vehicle and clean energy infrastructure platform, has secured a landmark $270 million funding round, strengthening its position as one of the continent’s most ambitious players in the e-mobility and energy transition space. The latest boost includes a newly finalized $55 million investment from NewTrails Capital, a China-based growth-stage fund with a…

Robo.ai Expands AI Reach With $60M QC Capital Deal

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Robo.ai Inc., a Nasdaq-listed UAE-based company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire QC Capital Limited in a US$60 million all-share transaction, marking a significant expansion in its global artificial intelligence robotics network strategy. The deal is expected to close within 30 business days, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Under the agreement,…

Pinterest Launches Smart AI Shopping Tool Ask Pinterest

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

Pinterest has introduced “Ask Pinterest,” an experimental AI-powered shopping application that reimagines product discovery through conversational interaction. The launch reflects the company’s broader push into generative AI as digital platforms compete to reshape how users search, explore inspiration, and make purchasing decisions online. The new application extends Pinterest’s traditional visual search experience into a chatbot-style…

Ian Greenstreet appointed CEO at Ghana International Bank

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

GHIB- Ghana International Bank has announced the appointment of Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer, pending regulatory approval in the United Kingdom. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for the Bank as it continues to strengthen its position within international financial markets and deepen its contribution to Africa’s economic development. Ian Greenstreet…

Beltone Asset Management and Telda Expand Digital Investment Access

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Beltone Asset Management has partnered with Telda to expand access to investment opportunities for a broader segment of Egyptians through a fully digital and user-friendly experience. The collaboration brings together Beltone’s expertise in asset management and Telda’s rapidly growing fintech platform, creating a seamless pathway for users to access professionally managed investment products directly from…