Africa’s AI ambitions and digital future go global
As global leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly, African CEOs took the opportunity at the Unstoppable Africa 2025 conference to announce major projects and initiatives that are set to position the continent at the heart of global innovation – most...
Transforming the fight against HIV
Many millions more people at risk of HIV in low- and middle-income countries will have access to a powerful new prevention option thanks to the Gates Foundation and Indian drug manufacturer Hetero Labs. The two organisations have partnered to produce a low-cost,...
All the winners of the Llama Impact Grant
Meta, in partnership with Data Science Africa, has announced the winners of the Llama Impact Grant for Startups and Researchers at this year’s Unstoppable Africa 2025 event. Launched in March 2025, the initiative is part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants programme...
A warning for all travellers
Between June and August this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since...
ITU, Google and will.i.am look to bridge the digital divide
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Google, and musician, tech founder, and philanthropist will.i.am have launched an initiative to bring artificial intelligence and robotics training to students across Africa. Announced during the Digital@UNGA Anchor...
Acer and Intel pilot the AI Classroom
AI Classroom is a pilot project launched in 50 schools across six European countries — the UK, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Finland, and Sweden — and ready to kick off in Ireland and Poland. Jointly developed by Acer and Intel, the project enables teachers to leverage...
Inclusive growth strategy set out for Lesotho
The board of directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new $209-million Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Lesotho, setting out a roadmap to accelerate the country’s transition toward economic diversification, resilience, and inclusive growth over...
Cassava Technologies, Accenture accelerate sovereign AI cloud adoption
Cassava Technologies has agreed a strategic collaboration with Accenture to scale Cassava’s sovereign AI capability across Africa. Accenture will leverage its AI Refinery platform and other technologies to design and deliver sovereign AI solutions utilising Cassava’s...
Stanchion partners with Entersekt on payment integration
Stanchion has announced a strategic partnership with Entersekt to enhance payment integration capabilities and deliver solutions to financial institutions worldwide. Founded in South Africa in 2001 and now represented across five regions, Stanchion is a PayTech...
Tracker launches Sayf
Tracker has launched Sayf, by Tracker, a mobile app-driven business focused on family visibility and personal safety. The app offers location-based services that provide real-time visibility and safety reassurance for loved ones, along with instant, direct contact and...
SoftwareOne earns new Microsoft Copilot Specialisation
SoftwareOne has become one of the first partners worldwide to be awarded the Microsoft Copilot Specialisation, a new designation that recognises proven capabilities in helping clients adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot, scale Copilot Chat for all, build with Copilot Studio,...
What’s driving uptake of IoT Platform as a Service?
Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, delivered as a service, are the key that will enable enterprises to leverage a number of growing trends within the IT space, and access a range of benefits that will help them grow their businesses. In today's rapidly digitally...