Technology & Innovation

In the past five years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from an experimental technology to an indispensable force driving innovation across industries. How does the path ahead look like?

In the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a futuristic concept to a transformative force reshaping industries, economies, and daily life. What does the future portend?

The increased investment into AI development by Trump is encouraging. It could help advance the many potential benefits of AI. For example, AI can improve cancer patients’ prognosis by rapidly analysing medical data and detecting early signs of disease. But Trump’s simultaneous revocation of Biden’s executive order on the “safe, secure and trustworthy development and use of AI” is deeply concerning.

The United States' TikTok ban marks a pivotal moment in the intersection of technology, national security, and free speech. This decision has profound implications for the digital landscape and the principles underpinning American democracy.

African winners of The Earthshot Prize - Keep It Cool, a cold tech and logistics startup, and GAYO, a startup focused on reducing urban waste - not only brought African pride to this year's awards ceremony but also cast a spotlight on how a new generation of young Africans will change the world.

African startups offering business payment solutions have identifyied a new market opportunity: compliance at African enterprises as governments phase out traditional paper-based billing.

Citi’s forecast anticipates up to 10% of the cross-border payments will slip into Fintech hands within the next five years. Africa stands to benefit.

Amid a broader slowdown in funding for African tech startups, some investors continue to place strong bets on the continent's innovation potential. Defying the overall trend, these top 10 investors have remained steadfast in supporting African tech in 2024, fueling growth and driving transformation across various sectors.

Starlink’s intention to offer a router-free service would be a "wake-up call" for Africa's telecom giants, according to one analyst, and could trigger a pricing war across Africa’s telecom sector, forcing traditional giants to innovate or risk losing their market stronghold.