GoBites, a KNUST student-founded startup, has completed over 300 food deliveries in Kumasi and is working to build a sustainable digital food delivery business.
Fintech
At the MMFL Media Development Series in Accra, conversations about digital lending, mobile money growth, and fraud prevention highlighted how Ghana’s Momo could help small businesses access new opportunities.
Security
INTERPOL's 2026 report finds AI behind 55% of African cybercrime, with $484M in losses and scam centres in 72% of surveyed countries.
Crypto/Blockchain
Africa is one of the world's fastest-growing crypto markets, but blockchain funding is falling and some Web3 companies are building their businesses elsewhere. The continent's next challenge is not attracting users it is keeping the build
Swift 6.4 is pushing Apple’s programming language beyond iPhone apps. With stronger support for Windows, Linux, WebAssembly, Android and embedded devices, Swift is starting to look much more like a true cross-platform language.
Kenya is developing new rules for AI and emerging technologies as Africa pushes for a bigger role in shaping the global AI economy. The bigger question is who will control the data, innovation and decisions behind the technology.
Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop use Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Plus to deliver faster graphics, longer battery life and more on-device AI. The bigger story is Windows' growing shift toward ARM.
Nintendo is loading the Switch 2 with major exclusives and third-party games. From Metroid and Kirby to Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy, the console is entering a much more important phase.
AI coding tools are moving beyond code completion and into full product creation. Lovable’s rapid growth suggests the next software boom may be led by people who have never considered themselves developers.
GitHub is pushing Copilot beyond code suggestions into sandboxed agents, AI code reviews and multi-model development. Software engineering is starting to look very different.
Africa’s startup ecosystem is moving beyond fundraising hype. Fintech still leads, but clean energy, AI and stronger business models are shaping the continent’s next phase of growth.
Africa is moving from crypto warnings to formal regulation. Ghana is now building a clearer framework for virtual assets, licensing, and consumer protection.
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