AFC Pledges Up to $100 Million for African Technology FundsAfrica Finance Corporation (AFC) has approved a commitment of up to $100 million to venture and growth-stage funds operating across Africa. This strategic move is designed to channel more institutional capital into the continent's technology...

Airtel Uganda Launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell Satellite TestsAirtel Uganda has commenced testing Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite network, just days after receiving provisional regulatory approval from Ugandan authorities. This development marks a significant milestone in expanding mobile connec...

Checker Closes $8M Funding to Accelerate Stablecoin Services in AfricaChecker, a global infrastructure network for digital asset markets, has raised $8 million in a funding round led by Al Mada Ventures, the investment arm of Morocco's sovereign wealth fund. The round also includes co-leads Galaxy V...

How to Spot When a Leader Needs Executive Coaching If you're a CEO or VP of HR, you can often spot an executive coaching candidate before they realize it themselves. You see patterns others miss: who's losing top talent, who avoids tough conversations, and whose team never grows. But how do you know...

How to Spot When a Leader Needs Executive Coaching If you're a CEO or VP of HR, you can often spot an executive coaching candidate before they realize it themselves. You see patterns others miss: who's losing top talent, who avoids tough conversations, and whose team never grows. But how do you know...

Apple's 2026 accessibility roadmap introduces powerful new tools, from AI-powered voice control to eye-controlled wheelchairs. These features are not just consumer gadgets—they are designed to help disabled people participate more fully in the workforce. On Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD),...

How to Use AI to Lead, Not Just Keep Up Artificial intelligence is everywhere—on the subway, in the news, and at dinner with friends. But being a leader isn't just about chatting about AI over a glass of wine. It's about using AI to guide others through change. The real divide at work today is betwe...

What Human Skills Do High School Graduates Really Need? Every recent high school graduate needs five essential human skills to thrive in today's uncertain job market. As AI reshapes careers and traditional paths disappear, these abilities help young adults stand out, adapt, and succeed. Whether you'...

The idea that workplaces are pure meritocracies—where success depends only on talent and effort—is one of the most persistent and harmful myths women face at work. This myth of meritocracy and other outdated beliefs women are told at work often blame women for their own lack of advancement, ignoring...

What Is the New Career Insurance Policy? It's Your Personal Brand For decades, the path to career security was simple: get a good degree, land a stable job, and stay loyal to one employer. But today, that promise is broken. More professionals, especially millennial women, are discovering that a pers...

The End of Traditional Search: Google's All-in-One VisionAt Google I/O 2026, the company made it clear: the future of Google isn't just about finding information—it's about doing everything for you from a single search box. From AI Overviews to Gemini Spark, Google is reimagining how you interact wi...

Google’s AI Ambitions Hinge on User Trust and Data AccessGoogle has big promises for its AI-powered future — and a lot of it depends on your trust. At Google I/O 2026, the company unveiled a suite of new tools designed to make life easier, but each one requires unprecedented access to your personal ...