African countries have been urged to increase investment in science, research and innovation, warning that without stronger scientific capacity and innovation ecosystems, the continent will remain dependent on foreign technologies.
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TOKYO, July 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) – Enthusiasm for tech shares boosted Asian stocks for a second day Wednesday, as more mayhem in the Middle East lifted Brent crude back above $92 a barrel and the yen came under renewed pressure.
African technology firms eliminated a record 2,574 positions during the first half of 2026, marking a 236 percent rise compared to the previous year, as the integration of artificial intelligence, banking sector consolidation, and broader cost-reduction strategies transformed the continent’s job market.
Applications are open for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Fund 2026, an evidence-driven funding opportunity supporting innovative solutions with the potential to improve millions of lives in low- and middle-income countries.
When a South African business pays a supplier in Malawi, the money often takes a detour through the global financial system. Instead of moving directly across the continent, the payment is often routed through correspondent banks and the United States (US) dollar before reaching its destination.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies are making vast claims about the ability of their tools to replace human labour.
The only consensus in most discussions about the artificial intelligence boom seems to be that the US and China are on the brink of a cold war.
It’s been a big year for AI acquisitions — so big that most of them barely register anymore. Anthropic and OpenAI have each gone on buying sprees, snapping up developer tooling, AI services shops, and product-testing startups to convert model capability into enterprise revenue and extend their reach faster than the other. Which is what…
A group of 25 U.S. lawmakers has sent a letter to President Trump calling on his administration to confront the European Union’s digital regulations, which they describe as discriminatory policies aimed at American technology giants.
TOKYO: Enthusiasm for tech shares boosted Asian stocks for a second day Wednesday, as more mayhem in the Middle East lifted Brent crude back above US$92 a barrel and the yen came under renewed pressure.