Flutterwave has officially secured a Payment System License to operate in Zambia, marking a significant milestone in its Pan-African expansion strategy. This new license enables the fintech company to offer mobile money services to enterprises in Zambia, helping businesses streamline transactions, reduce costs, and scale efficiently both locally and internationally. With mobile money adoption contributing…
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4.5, its latest AI model, in a research preview for Pro users and developers worldwide. This cutting-edge model introduces significant advancements in pattern recognition, creative insight generation, and emotional intelligence, making interactions feel more natural and intuitive. The company has also emphasized improvements in understanding user intent, making GPT-4.5 a more reliable…
The AI Innovation Summit, organized by Datamellon, underscored how artificial intelligence is transforming business operations through efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. This landmark event not only highlighted the potential of AI and cloud technologies but also marked Datamellon’s official expansion into East Africa. With Kenya emerging as a thriving tech hub, the company aims to…
Ethio telecom continues to drive Ethiopia’s digital transformation with the expansion of its 5G network to Jimma City. This milestone marks another step in the company’s commitment to providing high-speed connectivity, fostering innovation, and unlocking economic opportunities. Since launching the country’s first 5G network in Addis Ababa in 2022, Ethio telecom has extended its reach…
The Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 celebrated the entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the continent’s tech landscape, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions across multiple sectors. The awards were presented during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered by Raenest, which convened over 1,600 tech leaders from more than 65 countries to foster business and innovation….
Egyptian fintech startup MoneyHash has secured $5.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone in its mission to streamline payments across Africa’s fragmented financial landscape. This funding will enable the company to refine its innovative platform, expand its market presence, and enhance integrations that empower businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to thrive in emerging markets.
Malawi’s Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has committed a significant investment of $21,000 (K37m) to Mzuzu University to implement Milab, an interactive virtual scientific laboratory designed for high school students. This initiative aims to bridge the country’s digital divide by providing students in remote areas with access to valuable technological resources. The funding supports the expansion of Milab, making it available to schools that traditionally lack access to physical laboratories and scientific tools.
Data centres are increasingly becoming pivotal in driving digital transformation across West Africa, providing essential support for cloud services. Oluwafiropo Tobi Ogundare, Red Hat’s regional sales lead for West Africa and Mauritius, emphasized that data centres also play a critical role in addressing data sovereignty concerns, helping governments and regulators maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Ogundare highlighted how data centres are not only enabling technological advancements but also contributing to economic growth and job creation in the region.
