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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.

As several fintech companies focus on cost-cutting and workforce reductions, Flutterwave is taking a different approach. The African payments giant has promoted more than 100 employees, introduced global relief packages and strengthened its investment in talent as it celebrates ten years of growth and innovation.

ChipMango is building something most of Africa’s tech ecosystem rarely talks about: the people who design the chips powering modern devices. From Lagos, it is training engineers in semiconductor design and verification, plugging Africa into the global hardware value chain one skill at a time.

Four Nigerian startups have been selected for Google’s Accelerator Africa Cohort 10 after emerging from nearly 2,600 applications, showcasing the country’s rising influence in tech and AI innovation.

Hilda Moraa is focused on improving how small businesses access capital across Africa. Through Pezesha, she is building systems that connect SMEs to funding in ways that are faster, smarter, and more aligned with how businesses operate today.

Funke Opeke didn’t just build MainOne, she built systems. This piece breaks down her mindset, bold decisions, and why her thinking still matters today.

Founded by Precious Aleaji, a former leather shoemaker and fashion entrepreneur, Stylebitt is a business management software designed for African tailors and designers who are tired of the chaos caused by paper and pen.