StarkWare Launches $4M Fund for African Blockchain Startups
StarkWare, an $8 billion Israeli blockchain infrastructure company, has launched a $4 million fund to invest in early-stage blockchain startups across Africa.
This initiative capitalizes...
LemFi Acquires Irish Currency Platform Bureau Buttercrane to Boost European Expansion
LemFi has taken a major step in its European growth strategy by acquiring the Irish currency exchange platform Bureau Buttercrane.
This acquisition, approved by the...
Safaricom and Opportunity International Partner to Bring AI-Powered Farming Insights to Kenya
Safaricom and global NGO, Opportunity International have launched FarmerAI in Kenya, an innovative AI chatbot aimed at providing real-time, relevant farming best practices to...
Tanzanian Billionaire Bets on Crypto with Launch of $TANZANIA Coin
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MeTL Group, has launched a meme coin called $TANZANIA, aiming to position Tanzania at...
EAC Urges Customs Authorities to Embrace AI for Streamlined Trade
The East African Community (EAC) is calling on its member states to modernize customs procedures by integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).
EAC Secretary-General,...
UK Pioneers Tough Laws to Combat AI Child Sexual Exploitation
The United Kingdom (UK) has become the first country in the world to introduce new laws targeting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to...
Australia Bans DeepSeek on Government Devices Citing Security Risks
The Australian government has banned the use of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on all government devices and systems, citing security risks, the BBC reported.
This...
France Backs Kenya’s AI Ambitions Ahead of Paris Summit
Kenya has the potential to become a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa, according to French Ambassador to Kenya and Somalia, Arnaud Suquet.
Speaking...
GSMA Launches Innovation Fund for Impactful AI in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The GSMA has announced the launch of its Innovation Fund for Impactful Artificial Intelligence (AI), a new initiative aimed at supporting small and growing...
Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways Partner to Offer Exclusive Travel Benefits
Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways (KQ) have formally established a strategic partnership to provide their clients with exceptional value propositions, benefits, and experiences.
A signing...