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JP Følsgaard Bak Spearheads African Tech Growth from Addis Ababa
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JP Følsgaard Bak Spearheads African Tech Growth from Addis Ababa

JP Følsgaard Bak: The Danish Entrepreneur Building Africa's Tech Factories from Addis Ababa JP Følsgaard Bak, a Danish entrepreneur, is making waves i...

Google’s Billions-Dollar AI Bet Signals Continent-Wide Tech Shift in Africa
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Google’s Billions-Dollar AI Bet Signals Continent-Wide Tech Shift in Africa

A significant shift is underway in Africa’s tech landscape as Google announced a substantial investment in the continent’s artificial intelligence fut...

Ai Everything MEA Event Launches in Cairo, Signaling Regional Tech Focus
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Ai Everything MEA Event Launches in Cairo, Signaling Regional Tech Focus

Ai Everything MEA Event Launches in Cairo, Signaling Regional Tech Focus Today marks a significant milestone in the Middle East and Africa's (MEA) reg...

Middle East and Africa E-Cigarettes Market Signals Acceleration on High-Puff Product Innovation and Customizable Nicotine Levels
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Middle East and Africa E-Cigarettes Market Signals Acceleration on High-Puff Product Innovation and Customizable Nicotine Levels

Middle East and Africa E-Cigarettes Market Signals Acceleration The Middle East and Africa e-cigarette market is poised for growth, driven by rising h...

Egypt Drives Digital Transformation as AI Shapes Industry and Finance
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Egypt Drives Digital Transformation as AI Shapes Industry and Finance

Egypt Drives Digital Transformation as AI Shapes Industry and Finance According to a panel discussion at AI Everything 2026, artificial intelligence (...

Africa's 50 Largest Tech Companies Set to Merge for Global Listing
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Africa's 50 Largest Tech Companies Set to Merge for Global Listing

Africa's 50 Largest Tech Companies Set to Merge for Global Listing According to Forbes Africa, our continent's 50 largest tech companies are set to co...

Africa's Largest 50 Tech Firms Set to Unite for International Exchange Initiative
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Africa's Largest 50 Tech Firms Set to Unite for International Exchange Initiative

Africa’s 50 Largest Tech Companies Unite for Global Exchange Africa's tech ecosystem is set to witness a historic milestone as the continent's 50 larg...

Appliance Demand Signals Shift in African Homes
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Appliance Demand Signals Shift in African Homes

According to a report published on February 11, 2026, South African homes are adapting to changing lifestyles, rising energy awareness, and a growing ...

Xsolla Backs Release of Comprehensive Report on African Video Game Industry
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Xsolla Backs Release of Comprehensive Report on African Video Game Industry

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, has announced its support for the release of the "State of the African Video Game Industry 2026"...

South Africa's Loyalty Business Market on Track to Nearly Double to $564.5 Million
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South Africa's Loyalty Business Market on Track to Nearly Double to $564.5 Million

South Africa's Loyalty Business Market on Track to Nearly Double South Africa's loyalty business market is set to experience significant growth, with ...

South Africa's $2.2 Billion Cloud Data Centers Market Signals Robust Growth, Driven by Enterprise Cloud Adoption and Data Storage Needs.
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South Africa's $2.2 Billion Cloud Data Centers Market Signals Robust Growth, Driven by Enterprise Cloud Adoption and Data Storage Needs.

South Africa is set to experience significant growth in its cloud data centers market, with projections indicating a $2. 2 billion market value. This...

South Africa's $2.2 Billion Cloud Data Centers Market Demonstrates Robust Growth
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South Africa's $2.2 Billion Cloud Data Centers Market Demonstrates Robust Growth

South Africa's cloud data centers market is experiencing robust growth, with a projected value of $2. 2 billion by 2025, driven by the growing demand ...

Africa's Solar Market Sees 54% Surge in Installations, Signals Bright Future for Renewable Energy
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Africa's Solar Market Sees 54% Surge in Installations, Signals Bright Future for Renewable Energy

Africa's Solar Market Sees 54% Surge in Installations, Signals Bright Future for Renewable Energy According to a report, solar installations in Africa...

Aig-Imoukhuede sees Africa's cultural sector driving future wealth.
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Aig-Imoukhuede sees Africa's cultural sector driving future wealth.

Aig-Imoukhuede, a prominent banker, believes that Africa's future wealth lies in its cultural sector. In a recent interview with CNN, he stated, "Art...

Aig-Imoukhuede Bets on Culture to Fuel Africa's Future Prosperity
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Aig-Imoukhuede Bets on Culture to Fuel Africa's Future Prosperity

We have witnessed numerous initiatives aimed at bolstering Africa's economic prospects, but one approach that has caught the attention of our communit...

African Tech Sector Demonstrates Appetite for Strategic M&A Over Funding.
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African Tech Sector Demonstrates Appetite for Strategic M&A Over Funding.

African Tech Sector Demonstrates Appetite for Strategic M&A Over Funding According to a recent report, African tech companies are increasingly opting ...

African Tech Growth Increasingly Driven by Business Post Nigeria Acquisitions, Not Funding
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African Tech Growth Increasingly Driven by Business Post Nigeria Acquisitions, Not Funding

African Tech Growth Increasingly Driven by Acquisitions, Not Funding According to Business Post Nigeria, African tech companies are growing through ac...

Africa leads in digital transformation with continent's first virtual core library
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Africa leads in digital transformation with continent's first virtual core library

Africa takes a giant leap in digital transformation with the launch of the continent's first virtual core library, marking a significant milestone in ...

South Africa Takes Crypto Leap with Launch of ZARU Stablecoin
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South Africa Takes Crypto Leap with Launch of ZARU Stablecoin

South Africa Takes Crypto Leap with Launch of ZARU Stablecoin South Africa has taken a significant step into the world of cryptocurrency with the laun...

South Africa's ZARU Stablecoin Signals Growth of Local Fiat-Currency Tethered Cryptocurrencies
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South Africa's ZARU Stablecoin Signals Growth of Local Fiat-Currency Tethered Cryptocurrencies

South Africa has launched the ZARU Stablecoin, marking a significant milestone in our continent's journey to leverage blockchain technology for financ...

Egypt's Ban on Roblox Highlights Escalating Tensions Between Gaming Platforms and State Regulators
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Egypt's Ban on Roblox Highlights Escalating Tensions Between Gaming Platforms and State Regulators

Egypt's Ban on Roblox Highlights Escalating Tensions Between Gaming Platforms and State Regulators According to a recent report, Egypt has banned Robl...

Data centres drive transformation in Africa's power landscape
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Data centres drive transformation in Africa's power landscape

Data centres are driving transformation in Africa's power landscape, according to a recent report. The global digital economy is fueling an unprecede...

African data centres drive surge in power demand
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African data centres drive surge in power demand

African data centres are driving a surge in power demand across the continent, as the global digital economy continues to grow at an unprecedented rat...

$180 Billion Influx Signals Surge in African Tech, as Yakeey Drives $15 Million Real Estate Revolution in Morocco
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$180 Billion Influx Signals Surge in African Tech, as Yakeey Drives $15 Million Real Estate Revolution in Morocco

Africa's tech sector is surging, with a significant influx of investments from global players. According to Tech In Africa, Japan and Gulf investors ...

Forbes Magazine Highlights Samuel Eze's Rise to Prominence in African Tech
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Forbes Magazine Highlights Samuel Eze's Rise to Prominence in African Tech

Forbes Magazine Highlights Samuel Eze's Rise to Prominence in African Tech According to a recent article published in Forbes Magazine, Samuel Eze is m...

Samuel Eze's Influence Continues to Shape Africa's Tech Market
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Samuel Eze's Influence Continues to Shape Africa's Tech Market

Samuel Eze's Growing Influence in African Luxury Real Estate According to Forbes Magazine, Samuel Eze's leadership is indicative of the growing legiti...

SOFTSWISS Roadmap Adjusts to South Africa’s iGaming Regulation Changes
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SOFTSWISS Roadmap Adjusts to South Africa’s iGaming Regulation Changes

SOFTSWISS, a global technology provider, is proactively adjusting its 2026 roadmap in response to anticipated regulatory shifts within South Africa’s ...

Kenyan Tech Startups Fueled Africa’s Record Debt Financing Surge, Business Daily Reported
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Kenyan Tech Startups Fueled Africa’s Record Debt Financing Surge, Business Daily Reported

Kenyan tech startups are leading a wave of debt financing across Africa, contributing to a record surge in funding for the continent’s innovation ecos...

South African media industry gains momentum as investment pours in
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South African media industry gains momentum as investment pours in

Money is flowing into South Africa's media industry, signaling a promising shift in the sector's fortunes. According to a recent report, investment i...

South Africa's Media Industry Sees Surge in Investment
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South Africa's Media Industry Sees Surge in Investment

A Surge in Investment Boosts South Africa's Media Industry According to recent reports, South Africa's media industry is experiencing a significant in...

Investors Flock to South Africa's Media Sector Amid Growing Opportunities
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Investors Flock to South Africa's Media Sector Amid Growing Opportunities

According to Searxng Bing, money is flooding into South Africa's media industry. On February 2, 2026, news emerged of a significant influx of investm...

Intersolar Africa to Solidify Nairobi’s Position as Leading East Africa Solar and Storage Center
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Intersolar Africa to Solidify Nairobi’s Position as Leading East Africa Solar and Storage Center

Nairobi is poised to further cement its position as the leading solar and energy storage hub for East Africa. The Intersolar Africa 2026 exhibition, ...

GITEX Africa Signals Growing Appetite for African Tech Market
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GITEX Africa Signals Growing Appetite for African Tech Market

GITEX Africa Signals Growing Appetite for African Tech Market GITEX Africa 2026, Africa's largest technology and startup event, is set to bring togeth...

GITEX Africa Signals Rapid Industrialisation as African Leader Urges Economic Transformation
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GITEX Africa Signals Rapid Industrialisation as African Leader Urges Economic Transformation

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama's call to action for rapid industrialization at the Africa Trade Summit 2026 in Accra, Ghana, couldn't have com...

GITEX Africa Showcases Region's Rising Tech Presence
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GITEX Africa Showcases Region's Rising Tech Presence

For Africa, 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year for technological innovation, and we're not just saying that. GITEX Africa 2026, the largest techn...

Nokia CEO Cautions Trade Disputes May Harm African Tech Sector, Dawan Africa Reports
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Nokia CEO Cautions Trade Disputes May Harm African Tech Sector, Dawan Africa Reports

Nokia CEO Warns of Backlash from Trade Tensions on African Tech Sector According to Dawan Africa, Nokia's CEO has expressed concerns that ongoing trad...

CNN Spotlight on African Music Signals Broader Tech Market Momentum
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CNN Spotlight on African Music Signals Broader Tech Market Momentum

As the global music industry converges for Grammy Week, a powerful narrative is emerging: African music is no longer a niche interest, but a central f...

South African Enterprises Leverage Cross-Border Cloud to Overcome AI Infrastructure Challenges
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South African Enterprises Leverage Cross-Border Cloud to Overcome AI Infrastructure Challenges

South African enterprises are increasingly turning to cross-border cloud architecture to overcome significant hurdles in building out the infrastructu...

Africa's Tech Leaders Shift Focus to Converting Innovation into Sustainable Business Growth
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Africa's Tech Leaders Shift Focus to Converting Innovation into Sustainable Business Growth

Converting Innovation into Sustainable Business Growth: The Focus for Africa's Tech Leaders Africa's tech leaders are shifting their focus towards con...

WiT Africa to Launch in Cape Town This April, Signaling Travel Tech Focus
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WiT Africa to Launch in Cape Town This April, Signaling Travel Tech Focus

WiT Africa to Launch in Cape Town This April, Signaling Travel Tech Focus Web in Travel (WiT), a leading travel-technology and innovation platform acr...

Electra Mining Africa Event Signals Industry Convergence and Growth
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Electra Mining Africa Event Signals Industry Convergence and Growth

Electra Mining Africa 2026 Signals Industry Convergence and Growth The Electra Mining Africa 2026 event is set to take place, with an impressive 98% o...

Electra Mining Africa set to convene key industries.
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Electra Mining Africa set to convene key industries.

Electra Mining Africa 2026 is set to bring key industries together, with the exhibition already 98% sold, demonstrating strong industry support for th...

Intersolar Africa & South Africa’s Energy Outlook Position Nairobi as Emerging Regional Power Hub
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Intersolar Africa & South Africa’s Energy Outlook Position Nairobi as Emerging Regional Power Hub

Intersolar Africa & South Africa’s Energy Outlook Position Nairobi as Emerging Regional Power Hub Nairobi, the vibrant capital of Kenya, is set to bec...

Nairobi Emerges as East Africa's Solar Hub as South Africa's Energy Sector Signals Key Developments
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Nairobi Emerges as East Africa's Solar Hub as South Africa's Energy Sector Signals Key Developments

Nairobi Emerges as East Africa's Solar Hub as South Africa's Energy Sector Signals Key Developments As East Africa continues to position itself as a m...

Tanzania Times Report Details Flow of Capital Into Africa’s Tech Sector
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Tanzania Times Report Details Flow of Capital Into Africa’s Tech Sector

Africa’s tech ecosystem continues to attract significant investment, signaling growing confidence in our continent’s digital future. A recent report ...

Digital Retail Africa Focus & Zimbabwe’s Regulation Plans Signal Key Shifts for Tech and Investment.
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Digital Retail Africa Focus & Zimbabwe’s Regulation Plans Signal Key Shifts for Tech and Investment.

Africa’s digital economy is poised for significant transformation, with a renewed focus on retail and evolving regulatory landscapes. Recent developm...

Data Centers’ Rise Reshapes Africa’s Power Dynamics
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Data Centers’ Rise Reshapes Africa’s Power Dynamics

Africa’s digital economy is surging, and with it, a dramatic increase in demand for data storage and processing. This growth is fundamentally reshapi...

Gulf Financiers and Small Island Investors Fuel $180 Billion Inflow to African Startups
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Gulf Financiers and Small Island Investors Fuel $180 Billion Inflow to African Startups

A surge of investment is electrifying the African startup ecosystem, with a massive $180 billion flowing in, primarily from unexpected sources: financ...

AI Tech Poised to Drive African Growth, Despite Existing Hurdles
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AI Tech Poised to Drive African Growth, Despite Existing Hurdles

Africa is rapidly becoming a focal point for technological advancement, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence. As of January 27, 2026,...

SANDF Advantage in African Conflicts Fueled by Precision Tech and Industry Collaboration, defenceWeb Reports
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SANDF Advantage in African Conflicts Fueled by Precision Tech and Industry Collaboration, defenceWeb Reports

South Africa’s national defence force, the SANDF, is poised to gain a significant edge in future African conflicts through the integration of precisio...