AfriTech Blog

Latitude59 Opens 2026 Pitch Competition Applications

Latitude59, one of Northern Europe’s most influential technology events, has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 pitch competition, inviting early-stage startups from across the globe to compete for investment opportunities and international exposure. The competition, which has established itself as a launchpad for emerging tech companies, comes with a proven track record of […]
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The Next Phase of Financial Inclusion in Africa: Digital Identity, Trust and Collaboration

  Across Africa, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. Governments, regulators, and innovators have spent the past decade building the foundations of a more inclusive digital financial ecosystem, through investments in digital payments, digital identity systems, and modern data infrastructure. These developments are often described through the lens of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the […]
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Which Countries Have the Highest Taxes in the World

Which Countries Have the Highest Taxes in the World?

Have you ever wondered which countries contribute the highest proportion of their income to the government? Taxation systems around the world are incredibly diverse, with structures varying dramatically from one nation to another. The taxes paid by individuals and businesses can range from non-existent to staggeringly high. For example, some countries have no personal income […]
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Nairobi to Host 2026 Africa Urban Forum as Continent Grapples with Rapid Urban Growth

The Kenyan government, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has announced it will host the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) from April 8-10, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The landmark event, themed “Adequate Housing for All,” aims to forge a continent-wide strategy for sustainable urban development amid Africa’s unprecedented city expansion. […]
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AI-Powered Coding Tools Spark a ‘Shadow Code’ Crisis, Experts Warn

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the software development landscape, a new and unseen risk is quietly embedding itself in the heart of enterprise systems. In an exclusive interview, Pramin Pradeep, CEO of tech governance firm BotGauge, warns that AI-powered coding assistants are introducing “shadow code” into production environments, creating significant security vulnerabilities and operational blind […]
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