Kenyan Blockchain AI Startup, Fastagger, Among 11 African Startups Accepted into ‘Google for Startups – AI First’ Accelerator Program – BitcoinKE
Google has announced a list of 11 African startups to join the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program. The startups, which include Kenyan Blockchain AI startup, Fastagger, will be embarking on a 10-week journey to scale their AI solutions globally and for Africa, Google said. They’ll also leverage up to $350k in Google Cloud
How Barclays’ big play re-energized its Africa private wealth business
In November 2021, Amol Prabhu and Rahim Daya, senior bankers at Barclays, got wind of the fact that Credit Suisse was keen to offload a sizeable chunk of its Africa private banking business. The Swiss lender, now owned by UBS, was once again draining the bitter cup, having slogged its way through a year that
TechCabal’s reaches 2 million readers in Q3 2023
TechCabal’s editors share highlights of the newsroom’s reportorial impact in Q3. Welcome to our first quarterly editorial letter. It has been a hectic quarter for startups. The common themes have been mergers and acquisitions, crypto-based initiatives, the macroeconomic environment funding and the state of web3. How did we leave out artificial intelligence? Most conversations these
Ghana is one of best places to do business in Africa – CWEIC
Talk to anybody in the know about Africa, and you’ll soon find that Ghana is internationally recognised as one of the best places to do business on the continent. As the country continues its post-Covid recovery, international investors are increasingly interested in Ghana’s traditionally lucrative agriculture and mining industries, as well as the emergence of
World Bank revises Ghana’s growth rate downwards to 1.5 percent
Ghana’s economic growth is expected to decelerate to 1.5 percent this year, fresh projections by the World Bank have suggested. The slowdown is sharp drop from the 3.1 percent growth in 2022. It is also significantly low per the average of 61. percent pre-pandemic growth. The World Bank in its latest Africa’s Pulse report revealed
How Did Nigerians Revamp South Africa’s Beloved Amapiano? –
The African continent is undoubtedly a treasure trove of musical talents, with countries like Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria leading the charge in the music industry. In recent times, a friendly musical rivalry has emerged, particularly between South Africa and Nigeria, as they strive to assert their prowess and influence. At the heart of this
REFLECTIONS ON NIGERIA AT 63
Nigeria will stand tall among nations, reckons Aliyu Tanimu Sunday, October 1st marked Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day. The celebration was low-key as Nigerians reflected on the journey so far. It comes at a time when Africa’s largest economy has long been in freefall since the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Youth unemployment, inflation, and debt are at
3 Nigerian Startups Make The Cut as Google Selects 11 Firms Using AI to Solve Challenges
About 11 startups in Africa have been chosen by Google to participate in its Accelerator Programme, AI First.The programme will help startups in Africa using AI to solve problems in Africa and the world3 Nigerian companies are among the 11 startups chosen in the first cohort of the programme Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is changing
Without transit facility, Nigeria can’t benefit from Single African Air Transport Market – Air Peace
Air Peace has said that without transit facilities at the Nigerian international gateways, especially the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, the country cannot benefit from the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). Nigeria and 33 other African countries like Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Lesotho, Kenya and others have signed
How stablecoins are accelerating dollarization in the Global South—and why financial inclusion needs Web3 solutions
In today’s hyperconnected world, the flow of money across borders can be either a lifeline or a chokehold for entire nations. For too long, the global financial system has favored the privileged, leaving many countries in the Global South grappling with economic inequality and the political instability that comes with it. Web3 technologies, however, are