Akwa Ibom State is positioning itself as a leading hub for agricultural innovation with the launch of the Nigeria Climate-Smart Village Programme (CSV-P), a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing food security, boosting economic growth, and promoting environmental sustainability. Spearheaded by AgroGreen Dynamics in partnership with the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) and…
Nigeria’s journey toward a cashless economy continues to accelerate, with electronic payment transactions surging to $256 billion by July 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks a remarkable leap from the $187 billion recorded in August 2024—signaling not only growing public trust in digital financial systems but also the rapid evolution…
Pick n Pay has appointed Kerry Janse van Rensburg as its new Head of Digital Operations, marking a pivotal step in the retailer’s next phase of digital transformation. Her appointment underscores Pick n Pay’s commitment to redefining how customers interact with the brand—both in-store and online—by creating a unified, data-driven, and customer-centric digital ecosystem. Kerry’s…
After four years in corporate communications, Nigerian creative Sunkanmi Akinboye made a bold move that would redefine his career and contribute to Africa’s growing animation industry. Leaving behind his 9–5 role at an accounting firm, he decided to pursue his lifelong passion for comics and digital storytelling full-time—a decision that would eventually lead his work…
Africa’s digital revolution will take centre stage later this month in Rwanda as President Paul Kagame officially opens MWC25 Kigali on October 21. This marks the third consecutive year that President Kagame inaugurates the GSMA-led summit—one of the continent’s most influential technology and innovation gatherings. Hosted at the Kigali Convention Centre, the event will convene…
In a significant step toward closing the gender gap in technology, Malawi has launched the TechGirl Mentorship Program under the Women and Girls for Technology initiative. The program has enrolled 50 secondary school girls in its latest term, equipping them with essential digital literacy, cybersecurity skills, and career mentorship. This initiative represents a major effort…
Apple may be preparing for one of its most significant leadership transitions in years, with reports indicating that John Ternus, the company’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, is the leading contender to succeed Tim Cook as Chief Executive Officer. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the succession plan could signal a new era for Apple,…
Amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict, Solar Foods is proving that innovation can thrive even in the most fragile environments. Founded by Alaa Salih Hamadto in Kassala, near Sudan’s eastern border with Eritrea, the startup uses solar energy to preserve food and support local farmers in one of Africa’s worst humanitarian crises. While many businesses have fled…
