Category: Key developments

Kenya is poised to become a leader in responsible AI development in Africa, with the government partnering with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to launch a project for a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy.

Canadian pre-seed venture fund Panache Ventures has joined forces with Kora, a pan-African fintech company.

Mastercard and Women Choice announced the expansion of their existing partnership to further empower women entrepreneurs across Africa and the Middle East.

Kenya is revving up its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with the launch of a draft National E-mobility Policy.

South Africa has taken a significant step towards attracting skilled remote workers by signing digital nomad visa regulations into law.

Ghanaian healthtech startup Rivia has announced the acquisition of Waffle, a local software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

French digital library YouScribe, owned by telecom giant Orange, has launched its services in Ghana, marking its second foray into an English-speaking African market.

Mono Technologies Nigeria Limited, a provider of open banking infrastructure for African businesses, has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard to revolutionize digital payments across the continent.

Yango Delivery, a leading logistics platform in Africa, has announced the launch of Cargo Express, a new feature designed to improve the delivery of bulky items across the continent.