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.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and MTN are rolling out free WiFi at major airports while the Central Bank tackles the regulatory challenges of digital cross-border payments.
Flextock's Series A funding signals growing investor appetite for infrastructure plays that solve the operational headaches holding back African online retail.
South African armoured vehicle specialist Armormax is betting on Chinese brands, rolling out B4 and B6 protection packages for models that have captured significant market share through aggressive pricing.
Gates cancelled his Thursday address at India's flagship AI Impact Summit amid renewed scrutiny of his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, with the Gates Foundation sending a replacement speaker as the event faced mounting organizational challenges.
KPMG opens applications for its 2026 Female Founders in Africa competition while new technical solutions address connectivity challenges holding back enterprise growth across the continent.
Ndovu Wealth, a Kenyan fintech founded in 2022, is democratizing capital market access across Africa by connecting mobile money users to pan-African investments, global stocks, and cryptocurrency through a CMA-licensed platform.
The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties has flagged a problematic clause in electoral regulations that grants presiding officers discretionary power over network issues during electronic results transmission, warning of potential manipulation and security risks.
Nigerian oil marketer Eterna Plc has partnered with tech startup Fuelmetrics Limited to deploy automated, cashless fuel stations nationwide, tackling long queues and payment inefficiencies that have plagued the country's retail fuel sector.
Africa's payments giant Interswitch has rolled out simplified digital payment channels for students registering for Nigeria's 2026 university entrance examinations, addressing longstanding friction points in the country's education-to-digital pipeline.
Two artificial intelligence startups raised a combined $67 million in Series A funding this week, signaling continued investor appetite for AI applications in cybersecurity and financial services infrastructure.
Four separate moves by Nigerian and international tech companies this week reveal a coordinated push to localize digital infrastructure, unlock SME credit, and address a massive cybersecurity skills shortage affecting over 327,000 businesses.
From airport digitization to telecom tower ownership and stablecoin adoption, South African companies are driving continental digital transformation with billion-dollar investments and homegrown innovation.
South Africa's health department is rolling out electronic medical records across eight provinces while Zimbabwe launches an ambitious five-year health strategy, signaling a regional shift toward technology-enabled healthcare delivery.
Two stories from Nigeria and Zimbabwe showcase how African tech professionals are building global careers and pioneering AI development through unconventional paths that challenge traditional engineering education.
India's Adani Group plans to invest $100 billion in hyperscale AI data centres by 2035, positioning the country as a potential rival to established tech hubs in the global AI race.