The Empower Africa Business Platform is Now Live !!!
Through this partnership, YALI and Microsoft ADC will work together to equip African youth with the digital skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century workforce. The partnership will leverage the YALI network of young leaders and Microsoft’s resources to provide training and mentorship in digital skills such as data analysis, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.
This will help young Africans acquire the technical skills and knowledge required for jobs in the digital economy, where demand for skilled workers is rapidly increasing.

Private equity firm Amethis has launched a $490 million pan-African fund to support high-potential companies across the continent.

The European Union has committed €37 million ($42.8 million) to extend the Blue-Raman submarine cable into East Africa, a move expected to strengthen internet connectivity, reduce bandwidth costs and support the region’s growing digital economy.

Mobility startup LULA has announced a significant expansion through the acquisition of UK-based Zeelo’s South African operations.