The global conversation about human rights is entering a new phase as digital technology increasingly shapes how activism, advocacy and civic engagement take place. From online campaigns to encrypted communication, human rights defenders now rely heavily on digital tools to…
The global race for technological supremacy is intensifying, and China has made it clear that it intends to be at the very centre of it. In a bold policy direction tied to its upcoming national development strategy, the Chinese leadership…
In many African metropolises, governments are deploying advanced surveillance systems such as CCTV networks with facial recognition and artificial intelligence-driven analytics under the justification of boosting security and modernising urban infrastructure. However, a growing body of research and expert opinion…
In a clear signal that investment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education can reshape local economies and social progress in Africa, STEMi Makers of Africa has underscored its belief that sustained support for young learners in these disciplines…
Artificial intelligence is once again dominating global economic discussions, but according to leading strategists, the current wave of innovation goes far deeper than a typical technology trend. At the centre of this debate is Jonathan Wilmot, Global Strategist at Aletheia…
Nigeria is gradually embracing digital transformation across its public institutions, and the latest development from the Federal Character Commission reflects that shift. The commission has announced the adoption of technology-driven compliance measures designed to strengthen the implementation of the federal…
The global energy system has long been described as resilient, capable of absorbing shocks and adjusting to disruptions in supply or demand. Yet recent geopolitical tensions and market disruptions are forcing policymakers, economists, and energy experts to reconsider that assumption.…
Africa’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem may be on the brink of a major regulatory shift. In a move that could dramatically simplify expansion for digital financial services, Kenya and Rwanda are exploring a framework that would allow fintech companies licensed in…
Across Nigeria’s growing technology ecosystem, a new generation of innovators is quietly reshaping how Africans approach some of the continent’s most persistent challenges. From healthcare delivery to accessibility for people living with disabilities, young developers and students are increasingly using…
International Women’s Day 2026 has brought renewed attention to the growing influence of women in technology, business, and digital innovation across Africa. In marking the global celebration, the Nigerian technology media platform Techeconomy has unveiled its “100 Women Shaping the…
Africa’s artificial intelligence boom is running into a practical question that many founders rarely think about at the beginning of their journey. Where exactly will their AI run? Building an AI model is only half the story. Training it, hosting…
Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly beyond text and images into the world of video, and OpenAI appears ready to take a major step in that direction. The company is reportedly planning to integrate its advanced video generation system, Sora, directly…
Google has taken another significant step toward digital inclusion in Africa by expanding its artificial intelligence search features to support several widely spoken African languages. The move is expected to make AI-powered search tools more accessible to millions of users…
Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breathtaking pace, transforming industries from finance and healthcare to education and governance. Behind the impressive capabilities of AI systems lies a vast digital infrastructure that most people never see. Data centres, the facilities that…
Multimodal artificial intelligence is taking another bold leap as OpenAI reportedly prepares to fold its AI video creation engine Sora into its globally used chatbot platform ChatGPT. Information from industry insiders, shared with technology publication The Information, suggests that this…
