Driving Climate Action: Technologies Shaping a Sustainable Future in Africa
As Africa experiences shifting weather patterns, resource challenges, and environmental changes, visionary solutions are emerging to drive sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and build a more resilient future. The Climate Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises groundbreaking technologies that are tackling climate challenges head-on, from renewable energy to sustainable trade and climate-smart construction. These finalists are proving that innovation is key to…
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Health Tech Award Finalists: Meet the Companies Transforming Healthcare in Africa
Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge across Africa, but healthtech companies are stepping up; leveraging AI, telemedicine, and digital solutions to improve patient outcomes and streamline services. The Health Tech Award at Africa Tech Summit honors a cutting-edge solution advancing healthcare in Africa. This year’s finalists are tackling inefficiencies in pharmaceutical supply chains, expanding virtual care, and ensuring life-saving treatments…
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Africa Tech Summit Awards: Recognising AI Leaders Across the Continent
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, solving complex challenges, and unlocking new opportunities across Africa. The AI Award at Africa Tech Summit celebrates those at the forefront of this transformation—companies and projects using AI to drive meaningful impact, improve efficiency, and tackle pressing issues across sectors. From fintech and agritech to logistics and healthcare, this year’s finalists are redefining…
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Empowering Women Through Technology: Meet the FemTech Award Finalists
The Africa Tech Summit Awards recognise those driving impactful change across the continent’s tech ecosystem. This year’s FemTech Award recognises solutions dedicated to improving women’s health in Africa. The award celebrates products and platforms that empower women through healthcare, reproductive services, and overall well-being—advancing gender equality and expanding access to critical services. From AI-powered maternal health platforms…
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55 Finalists Announced for the Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025
The Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced the 2025 finalists, celebrating individuals and companies impacting the technology sector across the continent. The winners will be revealed at the awards gathering on February 13th during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. The summit, taking place on February 12th and 13th, 2025, will bring together over 2,000 industry leaders and more than 1000... Read Article →
Gen AI is Fueling a New Wave of Fraud in Africa, 2025 Smile ID Report Reveals
Smile ID, Africa’s leading provider of identity verification solutions, has released its 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlighting critical fraud trends across the continent. The report uncovers sophisticated fraud tactics exploiting vulnerabilities in fintech platforms and digital ecosystems, accelerated by emerging technologies such as Generative AI, deepfakes, and insider-assisted schemes. The report also…
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IFC Partners with Kenya’s Royal Apparel EPZ Limited to Support Manufacturing, Jobs
IFC has announced a partnership with Kenyan apparel manufacturer Royal Apparel EPZ Limited to support the company’s expansion strategy, which includes constructing a new factory built to high environmental standards while creating thousands of new jobs, with a focus on women IFC will loan Royal Apparel EPZ Limited $15million, with $10million from IFC’s account, and…
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Waza launches Lync, a Multi-Currency Banking Platform with Global Payment Rails for Emerging Market Businesses
Waza, a B2B payment provider for emerging market businesses, has announced the launch of Lync, its new multi-currency account platform that combines market-leading foreign exchange (FX) liquidity solutions with a cutting-edge banking experience to power a new age of global trade for emerging market businesses incorporated in the US, UK or EU. Despite being incorporated and…
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How Africa’s Tech Talent is Making an Impact Across the Continent
By Mike B. Ndimurukundo, Managing Director, Andela Rwanda One of the privileges of working at Andela is having a front-row seat to all the changes taking place in the African tech ecosystem. In 2014, when Andela was founded, the African tech industry was vastly different from what it is today. Some of the challenges faced by aspiring Tech…
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The Catalyst Fund Invests $1.8 Million in 9 Groundbreaking African Climate Tech Startups
The Catalyst Fund today announced an investment of $1.8 million in 9 early-stage climate tech startups across Africa. This brings their total portfolio to 19 companies driving climate adaptation and resilience on the continent across 8 different markets: Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The startups mark the Catalyst Fund’s second round…
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