Public Relations

On a stretch of Kenya’s luminous coastline, where the Indian Ocean rolls endlessly into the horizon, an audacious project is rising from sand and scrub. If its backers succeed, rockets will soon leap from this equatorial ground into orbit, carrying not only satellites but the weight of a continent’s aspirations. That project is the Omega

The post Kenya’s Omega Spaceport Aims To Launch Africa Into The Space Age first appeared on Impact Newswire.

On a clear September morning at Cape Canaveral, Florida, the thunder of an Atlas V rocket carried with it more than just metal and circuitry. Aboard were 27 Kuiper satellites, part of Amazon’s ambitious plan to build a constellation of more than 3,200 spacecraft in low-Earth orbit. The mission: beam affordable, high-speed internet to every corner of

The post Will Amazon’s Kuiper Finally Close Africa’s Digital Divide? first appeared on Impact Newswire.

New York, 24th September 2025 – Zindi, in partnership with Dalberg Data Insights, the International Centre for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), and the Presidency of Kenya, today launched their Country-Level Employability Report 2025 for Kenya, during the High-level Side Event on “Empowering Nations for Inclusive Prosperity in the Era of AI” at the 80th

The post New Zindi Report, launched at UNGA, Shows 1 in 5 Kenyan Users Get Jobs Through AI Challenges first appeared on Impact Newswire.

At the edges of Africa’s sprawling megacities, where the roar of diesel generators drowns the silence of the night, smoke clouds the skyline, and sudden blackouts cripple hospitals, fintech hubs, and small businesses, an invisible revolution may be stirring. Scientists and engineers are quietly rallying behind Integrated Small Modular Reactors (i-SMRs), next-generation Smart-Safe Nuclear Systems

The post Are AI-enabled i-SMRs The Next Frontier of Africa’s Clean Energy Transition? first appeared on Impact Newswire.

When energy ministers, utility chiefs, and technology innovators gathered in Nairobi for the Sustainable Energy Conference (#SEC25) from September 17–19, 2025, the atmosphere was charged with urgency. Across the halls, conversations circled around one problem that has stubbornly defined Africa’s development path: unreliable and costly power. The conference spotlighted a defining question for the continent’s

The post How AI and Smart Grids Could End Africa’s Energy Woes first appeared on Impact Newswire.

Google reaffirms commitment to Africa with new subsea cable connectivity hubs; $9M Fund; and AI tools for students Google builds on nearly two decades of partnership with infrastructure, learning and innovation and skills announcements, including: Four strategic subsea cable connectivity hubs in the north, south, east and west regions of Africa – creating new digital

The post Google Boosts Africa: Connectivity, $9M AI Fund & Student AI Tools first appeared on Impact Newswire.

EXIM-backed financing will position Cybastion and U.S. tech partners to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation Top officials from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) will join U.S. tech leader Cybastion and a consortium of U.S. tech companies at a press conference on September 22 to showcase bilateral cooperation and formally announce the first-ever EXIM

The post EXIM and Cybastion, U.S. Tech Leaders to Formally Announce $100M EXIM Financing Guarantee in Africa’s Digital Sector first appeared on Impact Newswire.

Friday, 19th September 2025: Paradigm Initiative has released a report highlighting the state of digital rights and inclusion in Nigeria, raising serious concerns about the citizens’ data online. In a media briefing held in Abuja, Nigeria, the organisation called for seriousness from the government in handling the matter, saying there has been a consistent data leak

The post Paradigm Initiative Raises Concerns about the safety of Nigerian Citizen’s Data Online first appeared on Impact Newswire.

Can a ride-hailing app change how the world experiences Kenya’s wild? After a decade of transforming mobility in the country, Uber is setting its sights on one of Kenya’s most treasured industries — tourism.  To mark its 10-year anniversary, the company has launched Uber Safari, a new product category that brings safari bookings directly into

The post How Uber Safari Will Disrupt Kenya’s Tourism Industry first appeared on Impact Newswire.

No device left behind: How to access business information securely Monday, 15 September 2025; A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, showed that professionals surveyed in Kenya, use multiple devices for work: along with a computer, 36,3% of respondents also use a mobile phone, and 26,5% use a tablet as well. At

The post Kaspersky Survey Reveals Cybersecurity Gaps Among Kenyan Professionals first appeared on Impact Newswire.

KAMPALA, September 11, 2025–Without strong action, climate change could cut Uganda’s economic growth by up to 3.1% by 2050, pushing more than 613,000 people into poverty and turning 12 million more into internal migrants. The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Uganda, published by the World Bank Group and launched today in Kampala, examines the

The post Embracing Climate-Smart Growth is a Net Win for Uganda first appeared on Impact Newswire.

Barbados’ state-owned enterprise, GovTech, has partnered with Zindi to launch an Apps Challenge aimed at harnessing technology in solving key public service challenges. The competition, which began in August and runs until October 14, invites developers in Barbados and beyond to submit innovative solutions that address issues such as digitising land registry plans, preserving historic

The post GovTech and Zindi Launch Apps Challenge to Improve Public Services in Barbados first appeared on Impact Newswire.

Last week, the National Interfaith Youth Summit on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) gathered in Nairobi under the theme “Building Resilient Communities Against Violent Extremism.”  Delegates ranged from youth and religious leaders to development partners and government officials. They left with five recommendations: economic empowerment, governance reforms, social inclusion, and rehabilitation of extremist returnees.

The post The Next Battle for Africa Won’t Be Fought On Land. It will Be Online. first appeared on Impact Newswire.

The Western Indian Ocean coastline is more than a scenic stretch of sand; it is the lifeblood of millions. It feeds families, powers local economies, and shields coastal cities in Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles from storms. This region within over 1,300 km of the coast features rich marine ecosystems,

The post How AI Ocean Twins Could Rescue East Africa’s Blue Economy first appeared on Impact Newswire.

Sharjah, UAE – 11 September 2025 – Zindi, Africa’s leading AI community platform, has been awarded the Best Artificial Intelligence Technology Communication in Service of the Community award at the Sharjah International Government Communication Forum (IGCF). The honour was presented by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler

The post Zindi Wins Prestigious International Award for Best Artificial Intelligence Technology Communication in Service of the Community at the International Government Communication Forum in Sharjah first appeared on Impact Newswire.

Budget study across 10 African countries highlights the hidden costs of climate action and strengthens calls for grant-based climate financing ahead of COP30. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (9 September 2025) – African governments are making steady investments in climate action, but a new report from DevTransform shows that these efforts come with painful trade-offs – with climate

The post New analysis reveals steep trade-offs African governments face in funding climate action first appeared on Impact Newswire.

Africa’s biggest bank by assets, Standard Bank has announced that it will invest $10 million to the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF) in support of women fund managers with businesses in Africa. The announcement was done at the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) Women to Africa event hosted in partnership with Standard Bank and

The post Standard Bank allocates $10 million towards the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF) first appeared on Impact Newswire.