Africa’s tech conversation shifts to digital solution Economy
*As Over 600 Innovators, enterprise leaders grace Innovate Africa By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Africa’s technology conversation is shifting from simply producing digital talent to building the products, businesses and innovation systems capable of solving the continent’s most pressing problems. That was the central message as more than 600 product managers, founders, enterprise executives and […]
Stakeholders highlight co-location as key solution to Africa’s digital infrastructure challenges
Key stakeholders in Africa’s digital infrastructure ecosystem have identified co-location services as a critical solution to the continent’s persistent challenges, including energy constraints, infrastructure gaps, and investment risks.
NITDA, Galaxy Backbone move to fix startup failure with local cloud, cost relief
In a direct response to rising startup failures driven by high infrastructure costs, data insecurity and foreign exchange instability, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has partnered with Galaxy Backbone Limited, GBB, to introduce a subsidised sovereign cloud framework for early-stage tech ventures.
Meta expands AI-powered age assurance measures to protect teens online
Meta has announced new advancements in its age assurance technology as part of efforts to create safer, age-appropriate experiences for young users across its platforms.
Creative skills AI technology benefitted in March 2026
Nigeria has a long history as a major creative hub in Africa and its influence is visible globally.
The nation is famed for its creative culture from a critically acclaimed Afrobeats scene to the global success of Nollywood blockbusters.
Keeping African data on African soil
70% of data generated in Africa is residual in foreign countries with most of strategic organisations hosting their data outside the continent.
