- When we launched our first African AI research centre in Ghana in 2018, we did so with the aim of fostering the continent’s growing capabilities in the field, to deliver innovative solutions that will benefit both Africa and the world, working with local universities and research centres, as well…
- When you think of pyramids does your mind wander to the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt or the Mayan Temples of Guatemala? Great civilizations built each of these pyramids and inscribed their stories onto the walls of them, offering glimpses into their daily life. The Pyramids of Meroë in Sudan,…
- En Français Access to capital continues to pose a challenge for businesses in Africa, especially for women. For Evelyn Kaingu, CEO of Lupiya, this challenge represented an opportunity to leverage technology to support an underserved market. Lupiya is the first fully online micro-lending…
- As more people are going online for their news, publishers are looking at new ways to create sustainable online business models. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the news ecosystem, we've been meeting with publishers across South Africa to hear about what works and what more we can…
- En Français Opportunities for software developers in Africa are at an all time high, according to the 2021 Africa Developer Report by Google and Accenture, opportunities for software developers in Africa are at an all time high, driven primarily by the booming startup ecosystem and the…
- En FrançaisAre you an aspiring Engineering Manager, Product Manager, Software Engineer, Developer Relations Engineer, Senior UX Designer or UX Researcher? Do you want to help us to create transformative products and services for…
- En FrançaisFrom sustainability efforts to mobile health and payments, Africa is increasingly at the forefront of innovations that spread globally – and it is a central part of Google’s own engagement with the world. This…
- En Français Every day, African businesses harness ingenuity to empower their communities. African software developers are an engine for digital transformation in local economies across the continent, and there’s no one better to solve challenges…
- En Français Africa is a hotbed of female entrepreneurship. Women make up 58% of small and medium-sized business (SMB) entrepreneurs on the continent. Despite…
- En Français With African entrepreneurs raising more than $4 billion in funding in 2021, more than double the $1.5 billion raised in 2020, it’s clear investors around the globe are waking up to the continent’s potential. For some, like philanthropist…
- Food for Mzansi, an agriculture news platform, knew that people in rural communities in South Africa often don’t get access to news that is relevant to where they live. So they set up the Sinelizwi citizen journalism project to train 62 citizens from all…
- The past 20 months have brought about unprecedented changes in both consumer and marketing behaviour. Whereas in 2020 people may have been searching for terms such as “DIY” or “home decor trends” to make the most of their time stuck at home, in the past few months we’ve seen a return to the…
- Radhika Bhachu is the co-founder and CEO of Ndovu, a startup dedicated to empowering Africans to develop wealth by promoting financial literacy and providing tools to aid with diversifying financial risks, strengthening security,…
- One of the top challenges we hear from startup founders around the world—and from African entrepreneurs in particular— is how difficult it can be to acquire new customers and partners when you’re getting started. Google believes that equipping founders with critical sales skills at the beginning of…
- Today, there’s more information accessible at people’s fingertips than at any point in human history. And advances in artificial intelligence will radically transform the way we use that information, with the ability to uncover new insights that can help us both in our daily lives and in the…
- Last year, creators on YouTube generated billions of views daily and earned millions of dollars via our revenue-sharing Partner Program. In addition to teaching individuals how to crochet flowers and apply the perfect lipstick, Africa's top creators also taught people how to have fun.…
- The majority of websites in the world are built using a Content Management System (CMS). This trend is even more pronounced in Africa. And yet many African creators are not entirely happy with the performance, capabilities, privacy and safety options presented by many popular CMS.…
- Today, we're announcing additional protections for people under 18 on YouTube and YouTube Kids.Younger people use YouTube every day to discover new interests, learn about the world, and connect with the world through online video. But it's essential that as they do,…
- Cross-posted from the Keyword blogWe're committed to building products that are secure by default, private by design, and that put people in control. And while our policies…
- Last year, we announced that we are building YouTube Shorts, a short-form video experience for anyone who wants to create short, catchy videos using nothing but their mobile phones. Since then, we’ve expanded…
