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Kenya's advanced digital economy, particularly its mobile money and fintech sectors, is increasingly targeted by AI-enhanced cybercrime. INTERPOL reports that AI is enabling…
Josephat Urassa, co-founder and CTO of Tanzanian agritech startup MazaoHub, has passed away. He was credited with building the AI-powered "agricultural intelligence engine" that…
Egyptian startup Fincart secured $2.8 million in funding to expand its AI-powered e-commerce logistics platform across Africa. The company's system integrates shipping, financing,…
Lagos-based Termii utilizes AI-driven infrastructure to ensure reliable delivery of OTPs and transaction alerts for millions of Africans. The company's AI systems proactively…
Nigerian startup Maiaddy has launched Maimaps, an AI-powered location intelligence platform, to address the country's unreliable addressing system. This initiative follows a…
South African workforce management platform Jem has secured R136 million in funding to integrate AI into its WhatsApp-based platform. This investment will enable Jem to develop an…
Dennis Maina, founder of Suss Ads, is developing AI-powered advertising technology designed specifically for African markets. He advocates for locally built solutions that…
INTERPOL's latest report indicates that artificial intelligence is now linked to 55% of cybercrime in Africa, significantly contributing to the continent's $484 million in…
An INTERPOL report highlights that AI is now responsible for 55% of cybercrimes in Africa, leading to a significant increase in financial losses to $484 million. The continent…
A recent INTERPOL report indicates that artificial intelligence is now involved in 55% of cybercrime incidents across Africa, significantly escalating fraud, ransomware, and…
Nigerian fintech startup Mida is integrating AI into its credit infrastructure to enhance borrower data and improve lending decisions, directly addressing the significant…
Nigerian startup Fishcluster has raised $1 million in commitments to deploy AI and underwater robots to enhance commercial fish farming. Their technology provides real-time…
Seychelles-headquartered Fusepay has launched Fuse360, an AI-native operating system designed to streamline operations for wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers across…
SchoolTry, an EdTech platform founded by a Nigerian, is actively operating in Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso, aiming to digitize African education. The company is…
The RegTech Africa Conference and Expo 2026, held in Abuja, Nigeria, served as a crucial platform for advancing regulatory technology and digital financial services across the…
