Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
24 results for "digital economy"
Safaricom is turning its mobile money platform into a complete financial powerhouse, letting millions of Kenyans invest in stocks with just their phones. With AI fraud protection and 100 million daily transactions, the company is proving Africa's digital revolution is here.
Over one million Nigerians now own smartphones and have credit histories thanks to a company that ditched traditional banking rules. More than half are accessing formal credit for the very first time.
One of Nigeria's oldest tech companies is making a bold move into artificial intelligence and data centres. Chams is betting big on the infrastructure that will power Africa's digital future.
Egypt just unveiled a revamped national platform connecting startups, investors, and innovators through AI technology. The platform already serves over 81,000 entrepreneurs and 780 organizations building the country's innovation economy.
TikTok-enabled small businesses injected AED 1.1 billion ($300 million) into the UAE economy while supporting more than 7,000 jobs, according to a new report unveiled at the World Government Summit 2026. The platform is fueling entrepreneurship and helping the UAE build its digital future.
African telecom companies are successfully raising billions in bonds after years of hesitation, with investors showing renewed confidence in the continent's digital infrastructure. The shift signals growing trust in Africa's connectivity sector and its demographic-driven growth potential.
Apple and Google have agreed to major app store changes in the UK to promote fair competition after regulators found they had an "effective duopoly." The reforms will help 400,000 jobs and boost the UK's largest app economy in Europe.
Vietnam's digital economy is set to double to $80 billion by 2030, with online travel growing from $4 billion to $8 billion as AI and augmented reality transform how visitors explore the country. Tech innovations are making travel planning smarter and heritage sites more immersive for millions of travelers.
Over 18,000 people in conflict-affected regions of Nigeria just got equipped with digital skills that could transform their futures. The three-year program focused on closing the gender gap in tech and giving vulnerable communities a fighting chance in the digital economy.
Malaysian employers are prioritizing practical AI and tech skills over formal degrees, with specialized workers earning up to 50% salary increases. The shift reflects the country's push to support digital transformation and foreign investment in cloud infrastructure.
Malaysia's digital economy now contributes 25% of GDP, powered by entrepreneurs building profitable businesses that tackle social challenges. These tech-enabled companies are proving you don't have to choose between profit and purpose.
A bootstrapped Nigerian startup is solving the talent-to-paycheck problem by combining mentorship, skill-building, and built-in payment systems. Over 2,000 young Nigerians are already earning money through the platform.
Ghana's largest mobile network is putting $2 million toward training a million young people in coding and digital skills. The investment brings the country closer to building a tech-ready workforce that can compete in the global digital economy.
The UAE just became the first region to test payments using your face or palm—no cards, no phones needed. The Central Bank is piloting the technology at Dubai's Land Department as part of the country's push to lead global digital innovation.
Namibia University of Science and Technology just rolled out 11 cutting-edge degree programs in AI, data science, and actuarial fields. The move directly addresses critical workforce shortages while preparing students for the digital economy's fastest-growing careers.
Kenya's economic growth is now driven by digital technology adoption rather than traditional aid or commodities. Small businesses are leading the charge with AI, digital payments, and e-commerce transforming how the nation does business. #
Nigeria's tech agency just completed digital literacy training for 50 people with disabilities, opening doors to careers in the country's growing digital economy. The program tackles a critical barrier: millions of Nigerians face platforms that simply don't work with assistive technologies.
Women-led gig workers across India are standing up for safer working conditions and fair pay. Their peaceful protest highlights growing momentum for worker protections in the digital economy.
A Kenyan court ruled that Worldcoin illegally collected iris scans from citizens, ordering the company to delete all biometric data within seven days. The landmark decision marks a major win for privacy rights in Africa's growing digital economy.
Data center giant Equinix is funding research into floating nuclear plants and small modular reactors that could power Singapore's growing digital economy. The study aims to help the land-scarce nation secure clean, reliable energy for its future.
Showing 20 of 24