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Egyptian startup Egrobots has developed an autonomous harvesting robot that uses AI, computer vision and robotic arms to help automate agricultural work.

Rwanda is giving technology a local voice with its first Kinyarwanda ICT dictionary. The 1,700-plus terms could make digital services easier to understand while supporting education and the development of Kinyarwanda AI tools.

From launching his first business at 15 to building FotoPool, Oladimeji Ajegbile has turned the process of figuring things out into a personal brand and global technology company.

Africa’s tech ecosystem is moving beyond apps and startups into the infrastructure powering the continent’s next phase of digital growth. From Egypt’s $1 billion sovereign AI data centre and WhatsApp’s new campaign for Nigerian businesses to Grey’s direct yuan payments, Paystack’s Allawee acquisition and ITW Africa 2026 in Nairobi, here are five tech developments shaping the week.

CashAfrica is rethinking how contactless payments can work across Africa. Led by CTO Bello Opeyemi, the company is building reliable infrastructure that helps payment businesses offer simpler, faster and more trusted tap-to-pay experiences.

Nigerian drone maker Terra Industries has raised $52 million in seed funding, with plans for a major drone factory in Ghana and international expansion.

Artificial intelligence is only as good as the data behind it. Awarri is changing what AI knows about Africa by building multilingual language models, training thousands of AI professionals, and creating the knowledge infrastructure needed for African innovation to thrive.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out usernames, allowing users to connect without revealing their phone numbers. Here’s everything you need to know about the new feature, how it works, and why it matters.

A frustrating day at a hospital inspired Darlington Akogo to build AI solutions now used in more than 50 countries. Today, the Ghanaian entrepreneur is helping shape the future of healthcare and artificial intelligence across Africa and beyond.

Nigeria’s young tech talents have once again shown that innovation knows no boundaries. At the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals held in Shenzhen, China, Nigerian students delivered an outstanding performance, bringing home multiple awards and setting new records in one of the world’s biggest technology competitions.