Aerosense Aims to Accelerate Drone Adoption Across Africa

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Japanese drone manufacturer Aerosense Inc. have formalized a partnership to advance drone technology initiatives across Africa. The agreement, marked by a Letter of Intent signed at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama, establishes a framework for cooperation, information sharing, and exploration of co-financing opportunities….

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Schneider Electric Enables Nigerian IT Partners with Scalable AI

Schneider Electric is empowering local IT solution providers in Nigeria to meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence by delivering AI infrastructure that is high-performing, secure, scalable, and sustainable. Through its EcoStruxure™ platform and AI-ready data centre solutions, the company is equipping Nigerian businesses across fintech, manufacturing, and telecommunications with the physical infrastructure necessary to…

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Spotify Introduces In-App Messages

Spotify is taking a significant step toward becoming more than just a music streaming platform by introducing an in-app chat feature, allowing users to talk directly with friends. Previously, music sharing largely happened through third-party apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, or Snap Inc., but the new feature aims to keep conversations and song sharing within Spotify’s…

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Justus Mucyo Named New Chief Operating At Bboxx

Bboxx has announced the return of Justus Mucyo as its new Chief Operating Officer, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s mission to deliver clean energy and digital services across Africa. In this role, he will steer operational excellence and sustainable growth across Bboxx’s eight markets, collaborating closely with the Group CEO and country Managing…

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Ghana Gains $100M to Build Africa’s First AI Agri Hub

Ghana is set to become Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub following a landmark $100 million investment from Degas, a global agri-tech firm. The announcement came after a meeting between President John Dramani Mahama and Degas CEO Doga Makiura in Yokohama, Japan. This strategic partnership underscores Ghana’s growing appeal as an innovation-driven investment destination and marks…

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