Schneider Electric Launches First Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, has officially launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa.
Perplexity’s AI Browser ‘Comet’ Now Available to Select Windows Users: What to Expect
Perplexity, the AI startup known for its agent-powered search tools, has started rolling out early access to its AI-powered Comet browser for select Windows users.
Hellobike, Ant Group, and CATL Launch New Robotaxi Company in China with ¥3 Billion Investment
Hellobike, one of China’s leading bike-sharing platforms, has officially launched a new robotaxi company in partnership with Ant Group and CATL.
NIBSS Unveils National Payment Stack to Transform Instant Payments in Nigeria
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has officially launched the National Payment Stack (NPS), a next-generation digital payment infrastructure poised to redefine real-time transactions in Nigeria.
Yum China Launches AI Assistant ‘Q-Smart’ to Boost Restaurant Efficiency
Yum China Holdings has launched a new AI-powered hands-free assistant tool called Q-Smart across select KFC locations in China as part of a strategic move to improve operational efficiency and streamline restaurant management.
Nvidia and Foxconn to Deploy Humanoid Robots at New AI Server Factory in Houston
Nvidia, the U.S.-based leader in AI chips, and Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant, are reportedly in advanced talks to deploy humanoid robots at a new Foxconn-run factory in Houston, Texas, set to produce Nvidia’s next-generation GB300 AI servers.
Nigerian Society of Engineers Launches App to Curb Engineering Quackery and Promote Professional Standards
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has officially launched the “NSE Members App,” a new mobile platform designed to combat the growing issue of engineering quackery in Nigeria and streamline operations among registered professionals.
UNDP and China Launch Africa Digital Empowerment & Innovation Hub to Accelerate Inclusive Development
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), has officially launched the Africa Digital Empowerment & Innovation Hub. This groundbreaking initiative is aimed at accelerating Africa’s digital transformation and fostering inclusive, sustainable development across the continent.
Nigerian Fintech Hizo Raises $100,000 in Friends & Family Round to Enhance Intra-Africa Transactions
Hizo, a rising Nigerian fintech startup, has announced the successful close of a $100,000 Friends & Family funding round completed on June 4, 2025.
Kenyan Startup Chpter Expands to 11 African Countries Through Flutterwave Partnership, Embraces AI-First Strategy
Chpter, a Kenyan startup building software infrastructure for social commerce in Africa, has announced its expansion into 11 new African markets through a strategic partnership with fintech giant Flutterwave
