In a landmark moment for education on the African continent, the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD (AUDA‑NEPAD) has released the draft EdTech 2030 African plan for education technology Unveiled, a bold framework designed to revolutionise learning by 2030. Officially presented at…
Artificial intelligence is swiftly transforming education worldwide—but amid this evolution, Africa stands at a critical crossroads. The continent cannot afford to be left behind. Moyo Orekoya, co‑founder of the AI‑powered teaching platform Shepherd, is sounding the alarm: Africa must seize…
Groq, a fast‑rising artificial intelligence chip startup aiming to rival industry heavyweight Nvidia, has sharply reduced its projected revenue for fiscal 2025. Once forecasting more than $2 billion in revenue, Groq now estimates barely $500 million, revealing a dramatic scale‑back amidst ongoing…
Microsoft’s August 2025 Windows 11 update delivers an impressive jump in both AI-powered capabilities and visual refinement, with new tools powered by Copilot and rounded design accents that breathe fresh life into the operating system. Starting this month, many of these…
Alphabet’s late‑stage venture arm, CapitalG, and global chip giant Nvidia are reportedly in advanced discussions to lead a new funding round backing Vast Data, an artificial intelligence infrastructure provider, at a potential valuation of up to $30 billion. The talks, described…
On August 1, 2025, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled the start of a landmark demonstration project in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. In collaboration with Tokuyama Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation, Honda brought to life a stationary fuel cell power station…
In a major milestone for applied artificial intelligence, NTT has introduced what it describes as the world’s first AI technology capable of visualising experts’ decision‑making processes from dialogue data with roughly 90% accuracy. This leap forward promises to transform how…
In a highlight moment at ISTE 2025, ASUS unveiled its most advanced education‑focused technology lineup yet, redefining what modern classrooms and learning environments can achieve. From ruggedised laptops built to endure active school life to AI‑enhanced collaboration tools, ASUS showcased cutting‑edge…
PORTMAN University, based in Chicago, has officially launched the world’s first fully AI‑powered online university recognised by global accreditation bodies. Blending artificial intelligence with international academic standards, PORTMAN is positioning itself as the vanguard of future-ready education—a move designed to…
In the second quarter of 2025, tech titans like Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), and Meta turned up the heat on artificial intelligence investments—massively expanding capital expenditures—to power everything from cloud infrastructure to ad targeting innovations. The eye‑popping costs have raised eyebrows,…
In a sweeping initiative aimed at revitalising STEM education across the state, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Education Department has unveiled a comprehensive teacher training programme under the banner of ‘Learning by Doing’, designed to empower science and mathematics instructors with…
In a landmark moment for African innovation, Treepz—the fast‑growing corporate travel and mobility platform headquartered in Lagos—has officially launched operations in Canada. The announcement was made at Brampton City Hall on July 30, 2025, marking Treepz’s debut into the North…
A groundbreaking digital platform, named Logistics Marketplace, has officially been unveiled, aiming to transform Africa’s health supply chains into models of speed, visibility, and efficiency. Designed by supply chain specialist Scott Dubin and powered by logistics-tech firm Logixity, the Marketplace…
At a pivotal gathering in Accra, Ghana, Aliyu Yusuf Aboki, Executive Secretary of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), unveiled an ambitious framework aimed at harmonising digital policy across West African states. The goal is simple yet transformative: to drive…
In the midst of Nigeria’s long-entrenched educational crisis, a remarkable development is unfolding. The Nigeria Education Information Management System (NEIMS), a cloud-based, real-time data infrastructure, is offering something stakeholders have sought for decades: transparent, actionable insights into student enrolment, attendance,…