AFRICA

GITEX NIGERIA Debuts as West Africa’s Largest AI, Tech and Startup Showcase

The debut of GITEX NIGERIA (www.GITEXNIGERIA.ng) brought a global spotlight to Nigeria's digital economy, with international exhibitors and investors confirming strong engagement and immediate business opportunities.Held under the patronage of H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, GITEX NIGERIA ran from 1-4 September across Abuja and Lagos. The event was s

Yabx’s Talking AI Is Here to Help You Understand Credit—One Call at a Time

Yabx, a leading digital lending platform operating across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, has launched a groundbreaking Generative AI-powered voice solution aimed at boosting financial literacy and trust among underserved borrowers. In markets where millions are accessing formal credit for the first time, the biggest challenge isn't just loan recovery—it's helping people&nbs

MindHYVE.ai Partners with DV8 Infosystems and KICTANet to Co-Develop Kenya’s National AI Policy

MindHYVE.ai, together with DV8 Infosystems and KICTANet, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help co-develop Kenya's National Artificial Intelligence Policy. The partnership underscores a shared focus on building AI governance that is ethical, locally empowered, and built to scale. It also highlights Kenya’s rising role as a leader in responsible AI and its growing influence in sh

Huawei Launches AI-Powered Xinghe Intelligent Network Upgrades at Network Summit 2025 in Morocco

At the first leg of Huawei Network Summit 2025 held in Marrakesh, Morocco, Huawei announced fully-upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network offerings for Northern Africa, leading AI-powered network innovation. Richard Wu said in a keynote speech, "The fast-developing AI technologies are propelling the data communication industry into the AI-powered era. To keep pace, Huawei Xinghe Intelligent Network