Category: Key developments

Ethiopian Airlines has teamed up with American company Archer Aviation to introduce electric air taxis in Ethiopia, making it the first initiative of its kind in Africa.

Tunisie Telecom has officially launched its 5G non-stand-alone (NSA) services, becoming one of the first telecom companies in Tunisia to roll out the next generation of mobile connectivity.

Electric mobility company Spiro has introduced Africa’s first all-women electric vehicle (EV) assembly line in Kenya, marking a bold step towards empowering women in the male-dominated tech manufacturing sector.

Sixteen innovators from seven African countries have been selected for the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.

Swiss fintech company Centi has announced a new partnership with Yellow Card, a leading cryptocurrency exchange that operates across Africa.

Electric bus provider BasiGo is set to enhance Rwanda’s public transport sector with the arrival of 28 new electric buses.

Botswana and De Beers have concluded a historic 10-year agreement that strengthens the country’s position in diamond sales while reinforcing its critical mining sector.

The inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, recognizing 13 outstanding entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the technology landscape across Africa.

Smart Africa, a leading pan-African initiative, has unveiled the Africa AI Council, a strategic body designed to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and innovation across the continent.