Analysis
Explore the trends, decisions, and developments shaping technology across Africa.
Nigeria Is 66 Today: Does the Government Finally Have One Database That Knows Who You Are?
Nigeria is 66, but citizens still appear in many government databases. Here is how NIN, data interoperability and Nigeria's emerging digital identity system are supposed to work.
Why Trust in Palantir Is Becoming a Cybersecurity Problem
Palantir’s growing role in defence, policing, healthcare and AI raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, vendor lock-in and who controls sensitive data.
How Do We Read the Mind of AI? Why the Black Box Matters for Africa
AI models are becoming more capable and autonomous, but even their developers struggle to explain how they reach decisions. As competition accelerates, understanding the AI black box is becoming a global safety challenge.
Beyond Unicorns: Should Africa Measure Technology by the Abundance It Creates?
The Trott Bailey Family argues that technology should be measured not only by valuations and revenue, but by the capability, time and knowledge it creates. Could that thinking matter for Africa?
Are Students Getting Worse at School — Is Technology to Blame?
Test scores are falling as teenagers spend more time on phones, social media and AI. Could technology be weakening learning in Africa, and what should parents do?
AI Is Making Misinformation More Dangerous — Africa Needs to Prepare
AI can create convincing fake text, voices and videos at enormous scale. For Africa, the threat to elections, public trust and political accountability is becoming harder to ignore.
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Africa Needs Its Own Data Centres But There Is One Major Problem: Power
Africa is entering the AI economy, but limited electricity and data-centre capacity could hold the continent back. Here is why governments and companies must invest in both digital infrastructure and power.
AI Is Making Misinformation More Dangerous — Africa Needs to Prepare
AI can create convincing fake text, voices and videos at enormous scale. For Africa, the threat to elections, public trust and political accountability is becoming harder to ignore.
Nigeria’s ISP Market Is Growing, But Competition Is Changing
Nigeria’s active ISP subscribers jumped 19.6% to 420,989 in six months. But with Spectranet, Starlink and FibreOne controlling 63.3% of the market, what does increasing ISP concentration mean for Nigerian consumers?
Dangote Refinery IPO at ₦525: What It Could Mean for Fuel Prices
Dangote Refinery’s IPO will offer shares at ₦525 as it raises capital for expansion. Here is what the listing could mean for Nigerians, investors and fuel prices.
10 Emerging Technologies That Could Transform Africa in 2026
The World Economic Forum’s 2026 emerging technology report highlights 10 technologies that could reshape Africa’s energy, healthcare, food, mining, AI and cybersecurity sectors.
Africa's Green Energy Potential Could Power Its Next Economic Boom
Africa has enormous solar, wind and green hydrogen potential. Clean energy could close electricity gaps, power industries and provide the electricity needed for AI and data centres.
Data Privacy Concerns Grow as AI Continues to Advance
As AI becomes more capable, concerns are growing over how Big Tech, apps, wearables and connected cars collect data to keep users engaged and build increasingly detailed profiles.
Beyond Unicorns: Should Africa Measure Technology by the Abundance It Creates?
The Trott Bailey Family argues that technology should be measured not only by valuations and revenue, but by the capability, time and knowledge it creates. Could that thinking matter for Africa?