Jubilee Insurance has been declared the overall winner of the 2026 Execution Advantage AI Challenge, which took place during the InsurTech Forum in Nairobi. This competition focused on innovation in the insurance technology sector.

dx⁵ has announced the opening of applications for the 18th edition of the CIO100 Awards, inviting companies from across Africa to participate. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate excellence in IT leadership and innovation within the region.

According to TimesLIVE, Africa is emerging as a significant contributor to global innovation in artificial intelligence, driven by local talent and creativity. This development highlights the continent's unique role in shaping the future of AI technology.

Media practitioner Iyabo Aina has been awarded a Certificate of Credence by the NUJ Lagos State Council in recognition of her contributions to the Correspondents’ Chapel.

Sandile Ndlovu, a photographer for the Sunday Times, has been awarded the Sikuvile Journalist of the Year, making him only the second photographer to achieve this honor in the award's 16-year history. In addition to this prestigious accolade, Ndlovu also secured victory in the feature photographs category.

The AI Everything Kenya × GITEX Kenya summit concluded in Nairobi, focusing on the challenges facing Africa's AI ambitions, including public trust, startup capital, and intellectual property frameworks. The event, which took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, brought together technology executives, government officials, venture investors, and international institutions, attracting over 280 participants.