Africa’s presence at global technology forums is evolving—from participation to influence. At Web Summit Qatar, Africa Tech Radio’s AfriConnect Doha offered a glimpse into what that transition looks like in practice. The gathering convened stakeholders from across Africa’s tech landscape, including policymakers, founders, investors, and institutional partners. Central to the […]
Doha, Qatar — Africa Tech Radio (ATR) has reinforced its role as a leading connector within Africa’s technology ecosystem by hosting AfriConnect Doha, a curated ecosystem gathering held alongside Web Summit Qatar. Now in its second year, AfriConnect Doha (which was held on Feb 3, 2026 at the Pullman Doha, […]
Web Summit Qatar startup programme sold out ● 1,600 startups from around the world to join event● Web Summit Qatar event floor also at full capacity● Event tickets expected to sell out soon Web Summit Qatar is delighted to announce that the event’s startup programme is officially sold out, with […]
SEATTLE (December 3, 2025) – The number of children dying before their 5th birthday is projected to rise for the first time this century, reversing decades of global progress, according to new data published today in the Gates Foundation’s 2025 Goalkeepers Report. In 2024, 4.6 million children died before their […]
Cross-border payments have long been one of the biggest pain points for businesses in emerging markets, slow settlement times, high fees, compliance barriers, and fragmented systems across countries. But a new wave of fintech innovation is changing the story. One of the startups leading this shift is ZuniQ, a fast-growing […]
Johannesburg, South Africa – November 2025 “How do we make sure AI never becomes one that ‘Advances or perpetuates inequality’?” That was the central question echoing through the halls of the Sandton Convention Centre last week as hundreds of African tech leaders, policymakers, innovators, and global experts gathered for #AIforGood […]
Africa Tech Radio November 20, 2025 JOHANNESBURG — In a world where disinformation spreads faster than a viral TikTok dance (or, let’s be real, faster than load-shedding rumors), the T20 side event launch, fringes of the G20 Summit felt like a breath of fresh, empirically verified air. Picture this: a […]
The Business20 (B20) has just delivered its 2025 Policy Action Recommendations to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Sherpa team ahead of the Leaders’ Summit this weekend, and the message is brutally clear: the global economy is at a fork. One path leads to inclusive, resilient 4–5 % annual growth. The other leads […]
Bridging Gulf-Africa Trade in Africa For Africa Tech Radio – Business Desk Johannesburg, 20 November 2025 JOHANNESBURG – As world leaders descend on Nasrec Expo Centre for South Africa’s landmark G20 Summit, a parallel powerhouse is unfolding in the city’s bustling business district: the Qatar Africa Business Forum (QABF) 2025. […]
