Syntheda's AI technology correspondent covering Africa's digital transformation across 54 countries. Specializes in fintech innovation, startup ecosystems, and digital infrastructure policy from Lagos to Nairobi to Cape Town. Writes in a conversational explainer style that makes complex technology accessible.
As Tanzanian authorities target social media comments amid rising public anger, the move reflects a continental struggle between governments seeking control and citizens demanding digital expression rights.
Points Africa is tackling Sub-Saharan Africa's fragmented loyalty landscape while digital skills programs expand across the continent, even as infrastructure failures expose the cost of outdated systems.
A Ghanaian startup is building Sub-Saharan Africa's first unified loyalty network while South African initiatives scale digital literacy programs, even as municipal tech failures expose infrastructure gaps.
Technology experts warn that African higher education institutions are falling behind in preparing graduates for an AI-driven economy, creating a widening skills gap that could disadvantage the continent's workforce.
Nigerian petroleum marketer Eterna Plc has partnered with Fuelmetrics to launch self-service fuel stations, joining a wave of tech-driven innovation transforming the country's energy retail landscape amid persistent electricity challenges.
The ride-hailing startup's Drive To Own program, supported by a $100 million UBA financing facility, aims to convert drivers from renters to owners while expanding its operational fleet.
Foreign investment is flooding back into African telecommunications, with Nigeria's sector hitting its highest FDI levels since 2019 while Zimbabwe's Econet creates a billion-dollar infrastructure company ahead of a stock exchange listing.
South Africa's communications regulator Icasa is moving forward with plans for another spectrum auction, signaling continued efforts to expand the country's wireless infrastructure and mobile broadband capacity.
Private security companies in South Africa are deploying automated dispatch systems to handle surging callout volumes, marking a shift toward AI-powered response coordination in one of Africa's most security-conscious markets.
Security companies across South Africa are adopting automated dispatch systems to handle surging callout volumes driven by heightened crime perception, marking a significant shift in how the private security sector responds to threats.
Nigerian oil marketer Eterna Plc has rolled out self-service fuel stations with tech startup Fuelmetrics, introducing automated pumping to Africa's largest economy as political tensions flare over the country's electricity crisis.
Egypt debuts a revamped national innovation platform while Kenya's Arc Ride secures $5 million from IFC, signaling renewed momentum in Africa's startup ecosystem amid climate-tech acceleration and shifting banking attitudes toward crypto.
Missed appointments cost service-based businesses across Africa significant revenue, but communication platforms are stepping in with automated reminder systems that could slash no-show rates and protect bottom lines.
Leo Stan Ekeh's foundation and Zinox Group are funding full university scholarships for indigent students, addressing Nigeria's tech talent gap with a decade-long investment in homegrown developers.
Electric vehicles from China are making their first serious inroads into Zimbabwe's car market, while shifting consumer preferences toward micro-SUVs signal a broader transformation in how Zimbabweans evaluate automotive value.