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The problem with AI-focused events in Africa and how to make them better – Akil Wade

Akil Wade, the founder of AfricAI, examines the gap between showcasing AI and helping people evaluate it, arguing that AI-focused events in Africa should give prospective users more opportunities to t

Chinaturum Iheoma·Sep 11, 2026·5 min read
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UCL and AIMS launch free AI toolkit to train African students and educators

With less than 2% of global AI research originating from Africa, UCL and AIMS have launched a free toolkit to expand access to advanced AI education.

Mercy Mokah

Mercy Mokah

Sep 11, 20263 min
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AI & Big Data

Kenyan political operator used Claude for propaganda as AI agents show growing autonomy

A Kenyan political operator used Claude to generate coordinated messaging ahead of the 2027 election, offering a glimpse into how generative AI could reshape the scale of political influence operations.

Mercy Mokah

Mercy Mokah

Sep 11, 20263 min
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AI & Big Data

Why data literacy is becoming essential for graduate employability

Nancy Madiba argues that the rise of AI and data-driven workplaces is changing the definition of graduate employability, making the ability to question, interpret and apply information increasingly valuable.

TechMedia Africa

TechMedia Africa

Sep 10, 2026
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Mobility & Logistics

The business lesson behind Uber’s sudden exit from Nigeria – Nnamdi Okereke

Editorial note: Uber has not publicly detailed its reasons for exiting Nigeria beyond citing a “thorough review of the business”. However, Nnamdi Okereke, COO and Executive Partner at Chirality Partners, a strategic and institutional advisory firm, explores the economic and market forces that may have contributed to the global ride-hailing platform’s exit from Nigeria.

TechMedia Africa

TechMedia Africa

Sep 9, 20266 min
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EdTech

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji exits Learn Africa board after six years as Non-Executive Director 

After six years on Learn Africa’s board, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji has stepped down as the Nigerian educational publisher continues its push beyond traditional books into digital learning and education technology.

Mercy Mokah

Mercy Mokah

Sep 9, 2026
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Climate & Energy

Kenya’s ARC Ride raises $33.3 million as African startups bet on electric mobility

With Kenya’s registered electric vehicles increasing by more than 2,700% between 2022 and 2025, ARC Ride’s $33.3 million funding round reflects the growing commercial opportunity in Africa’s transition from petrol-powered motorcycles to battery-powered alternatives.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Sep 8, 2026
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Africa

African startups raise $455m in August as Nigeria takes 80% of funding

African startup funding more than doubled in August 2026, reaching $455 million, but the data reveals a recovery driven by a handful of major deals, particularly in Nigeria, while the number of funded startups and active investors continued to decline.

Mercy Mokah

Mercy Mokah

Sep 8, 2026
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AgriTech

Ugandan AI startup SANDI AI wins $50,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize to expand farmer financing

For its work using artificial intelligence to help African farmers overcome barriers to traditional financing, Uganda’s SANDI AI has won the $50,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2026.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Sep 5, 2026
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FinTech

Ericsson teams up with FIS to accelerate wallet-led financial services

Ericsson and US fintech company FIS have announced a collaboration to combine payments, banking and wallet infrastructure into a pre-connected platform designed to simplify the launch of digital financial services.

TechMedia Africa

TechMedia Africa

Sep 5, 20262 min
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Mobility & Logistics

End of Ride: Why Uber is shutting down operations in Nigeria, Uganda

Uber helped usher Nigeria and Uganda into the era of app-based transportation. But after more than a decade, the global ride-hailing giant is shutting down in both countries. This explainer examines how competition, lower commissions, changing consumer behaviour and Uber’s global priorities contributed to the end of the ride.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Sep 2, 20265 min
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FinTech

South Africa’s Nedbank acquires 66% of NCBA Group after CBK approval

Nedbank gets approval to acquire up to 66% of NCBA Group, expanding its banking presence across Kenya and East Africa

Mercy Mokah

Mercy Mokah

Aug 31, 20262 min
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Africa

As Moniepoint leaves remittances, Victor Asemota launches project to accelerate African business exits

Moniepoint’s exit from UK remittances has reignited questions about how African fintechs deploy capital and ultimately exit. As M&A activity hits a record high, Victor Asemota is building Exits.Africa to help more businesses find a path to an exit.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Aug 27, 20263 min