Source: Christian Science Monitor
by staff
“This week, a Nigerian startup called Terra Industries – led by two 22-year-olds – beat out international competition for a $1.2 million contract to provide drone security to hydropower plants. With only 36% of Africans having internet access, this win signals how far the continent has come – and can go – in terms of global tech success. ‘I want to see Africa work in my lifetime,’ said company co-founder Nathan Nwachukwu. According to the site Techpoint Africa, he wants ‘to build something that matters, … that will be a sign of hope for the continent.’ From artificial intelligence and online banking to drones and data centers, sub-Saharan Africa is on a roll these days. One reason is that 70% of its people are under the age of 30. And around a quarter of youth aspire to start their own business and be self-employed. Another reason is rapid urbanization, which affords better internet access.” (06/04/25)
https://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2025/0604/Africa-s-tech-comes-of-age