Cape Verde inaugurates TechPark CV, a €45.59 million AfDB-funded tech hub aiming to position the nation as West Africa’s digital gateway, fostering innovation, investment, and regional integration through cutting-edge infrastructure and strategic global partnerships.
Category: Innovation
Innovation, technology, startups, and digital transformation shaping Africa’s business future.
Dodging the 70%: Why cloud ERP delivers
This article highlights the key advantages of cloud-based ERP systems for modern businesses, focusing on their transformative impact on security, data management, and efficiency. It explores why cloud ERP solutions are crucial for avoiding the pitfalls of traditional ERP systems, offering customizable, modular solutions that help organizations scale, adapt, and stay up-to-date with technological advancements.
2025 Applications Open for $150,000 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant Supported by Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation
The 2025 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant offers $150,000 USD to an early-career African scientist for innovative environmental research addressing biodiversity, sustainability, and conservation challenges in Africa. Applications close 2 May 2025.
Traditional customer contact channels are leading businesses down their Kodak-like demise
South African businesses that rely solely on traditional communication channels risk obsolescence by ignoring smartbot technology. AI-powered WhatsApp chatbots offer faster, smarter customer engagement, boost ROI, and provide deeper insights than outdated methods like SMS, email, or call centers.
73% of South African facility managers plan to stay in the Industry, 46% say tech costs are holding them back
New MRI Software research shows 73% of South African facility managers plan to stay in the industry despite growing challenges. The report highlights urgent calls for smarter tech, AI adoption, and greater investment, as nearly half cite tech costs as the biggest barrier to transformation.
Gogo announces first STC for Direct Current version of Plane Simple® Ka-band terminal
Gogo has secured the first-ever EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a direct current (DC) version of its Plane Simple® Ka-band terminal, now available for Gulfstream G280 aircraft. This milestone enables high-speed Viasat Jet ConneX broadband for globally connected, digitally demanding in-flight experiences.
2025 AFRICATECH AWARDS AT VIVATECH: NIGERIA, KENYA & TUNISIA TOP THE LIST FOR THIS 4th EDITION
The 2025 AfricaTech Awards, hosted at VivaTech in Paris, celebrates African innovation with 45 startup finalists across GreenTech, HealthTech, and E-commerce & FinTech. This 4th edition sees Nigeria, Kenya, and Tunisia leading in participation, with half of the finalists being women-led startups. Winners will be announced on June 12, 2025.
The deepfake crisis: The alarm has been sounded
Deepfakes have become a major cybersecurity threat, targeting businesses, governments, and individuals. As detection tools struggle to keep up, experts warn of the urgent need for AI-driven forensics, regulatory action, and heightened digital awareness to combat rising fraud and misinformation.
South African security teams are potentially facing a ticking time bomb
As Windows 10 approaches its end of support in 2025, South African security teams are facing a critical challenge. Legacy technology, outdated servers, and unpatched systems present a ticking time bomb for cybersecurity risks. This article explores the importance of upgrading systems, patching vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive security measures to safeguard businesses from emerging cyber threats.
Microsoft Unveils Exciting New AI Features for Copilot and Azure AI Foundry
Microsoft announces a series of new updates for Copilot and Azure AI Foundry, including enhanced memory, action-taking capabilities, deep research, and advanced agent development tools, rolling out in the coming weeks.