The Transparency Crisis in Africa’s Banks: Here’s What Ecobank Kenya and Others Can Teach Us
Recent reports have brought Ecobank Kenya into the spotlight, revealing that the bank lost millions of dollars between 2020 and…
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Ethiopia’s Digital Trade Revolution: Seizing African Market Opportunities for Growth
Ethiopia is at a crucial point in its economic journey. The country has a unique chance to use digital trade…
Inside Southern Africa’s Renewable Energy Sector
Southern Africa’s energy landscape is evolving, with renewable energy playing an increasingly significant role. This shift presents opportunities and challenges…
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024: Economic and Technological Implications
Kenya has in the past few days faced civil unrest as its Gen Z citizens protest against the proposed Finance…
Why Nigerian Fintechs Are Switching to Verve and Afrigo Cards
Nigerian banks and fintech companies are increasingly turning to local payment cards like Verve and Afrigo, moving away from international…
Building the Future: African Startups and the Lessons of the Dot-Com Era
One of the most remarkable periods in recent history is the dot-com boom and subsequent crash in the late 1990s.…
Nigerians At It Again! Celebrating Another Milestone Achievement In Robotics Engineering
Today, we’re inspired by Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi, PhD, University of Michigan’s first black woman to earn a PhD in Robotics. Wami…
Tanzania Accelerates Towards Modern Rail Era with Electric Standard Gauge Railway Trials
In a transformative move towards modernizing its transportation infrastructure, Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has commenced high-speed trials on its electric…
Rediscovering African Wellness: An Examination of Health and Longevity
Ósìnàkáchì Akuma Kalu (OAK), the founder and board chair of Transdisciplinary Agora for Future Discussions (TAFFDs) and Co-founder Afrolongevity, provided…
Google Unveils Axion: A Breakthrough AI Chip to Elevate Data Center Performance
Google claims the new chip is 30% better than existing general-purpose chips. It marks Google’s first chip designed to support…