# Africa Published articles for Africa. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## One or two nameservers? DevFeed: [One or two nameservers?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Geoff Huston Published: 2026-09-15T06:01:49Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [APNIC Blog]() Topics: [Internet](), [Query (disambiguation)](), [Server](), [Caching]() Tags: [2026](), [africa](), [article](), [china](), [dns](), [europe](), [experiment](), [india](), [internet](), [ipv4](), [ipv6](), [measurement](), [measurements](), [recursive-resolver](), [repeat](), [responses](), [server](), [tech-matters]() ### AI overview This article reports an experiment testing whether serving a DNS zone with two authoritative dual-stack nameservers changes repeated queries. Compared with one nameserver, two nameservers increased the single-query completion rate from 58% to 71% and reduced the average queries per test from 3.43 to 2.57. ### Source excerpt Do multiple dual-stack nameservers increase or decrease repeat DNS queries? The results of this experiment were a complete surprise. ## How ChatGPT adoption has expanded DevFeed: [How ChatGPT adoption has expanded]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-30T09:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [ChatGPT](), [OpenAI](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [data]() Tags: [africa](), [ai](), [analysis](), [brazil](), [chatgpt](), [cost](), [data](), [global](), [global-affairs](), [growth](), [learning](), [life](), [openai](), [pakistan](), [scale](), [time](), [work]() ### AI overview OpenAI Signals data shows that ChatGPT adoption is expanding globally. Users increasingly rely on ChatGPT, send more messages, explore a wider range of tasks, and incorporate it into work, learning, and daily life. Growth has been especially rapid in Africa, Asia, and lower-HDI countries, while non-English usage now represents more than half of active users. ### Source excerpt New OpenAI Signals data shows how ChatGPT adoption is growing globally, with users increasing usage, exploring more capabilities, and driving growth across regions and languages. ## Top PayFast Alternatives for South African SaaS and Online Businesses in 2026 DevFeed: [Top PayFast Alternatives for South African SaaS and Online Businesses in 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ayush Agarwal Published: 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z Content type: comparison Language: en Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog]() Topics: [Software as a service]() Tags: [2026](), [africa](), [alternatives](), [compare](), [compliance](), [cross-border](), [gateway](), [merchant-of-record](), [payments](), [pricing]() ### AI overview A comparison guide for South African SaaS and online businesses evaluating alternatives to PayFast in 2026. It examines payment gateways including Paystack, Peach Payments, Yoco, Ozow, and Stitch, with attention to pricing, cross-border sales, settlement currencies, compliance, and Merchant of Record capabilities. ### Source excerpt Compare the best PayFast alternatives for South African SaaS founders in 2026. Verified pricing on Paystack, Peach Payments, Yoco, Ozow, and Stitch, plus a clear take on Merchant of Record for cross-border SA SaaS. ## Top Flutterwave Alternatives for African SaaS and Online Businesses in 2026 DevFeed: [Top Flutterwave Alternatives for African SaaS and Online Businesses in 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ayush Agarwal Published: 2026-05-17T00:00:00Z Content type: comparison Language: en Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog]() Topics: [Software as a service](), [Shared Responsibility Model]() Tags: [2026](), [africa](), [alternatives](), [compare](), [cross-border](), [fintech](), [merchant-of-record](), [payments](), [pricing](), [saas]() ### AI overview A comparison of Flutterwave alternatives for African SaaS and online businesses in 2026. It examines regional payment coverage, pricing, settlement, compliance, chargeback liability, and the Merchant of Record model for businesses serving international customers. ### Source excerpt Compare the best Flutterwave alternatives for African SaaS founders in 2026. Verified pricing across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana and beyond, plus a clear take on the Merchant of Record model for cross-border African businesses. ## Merchant of Record in South Africa: A 2026 Guide for SaaS Founders DevFeed: [Merchant of Record in South Africa: A 2026 Guide for SaaS Founders]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ayush Agarwal Published: 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog]() Topics: [Software as a service](), [Software]() Tags: [africa](), [b2b](), [billing](), [compliance](), [financial](), [gateway](), [global](), [guide](), [merchant-of-record](), [payments](), [saas](), [tax](), [vat]() ### AI overview A practical guide for South African SaaS founders evaluating Merchant of Record services. It explains how the model can consolidate VAT, exchange-control, billing, and cross-border compliance work when selling to global customers. ### Source excerpt How a Merchant of Record helps South African SaaS founders handle SARS VAT, SARB exchange controls, and USD billing while scaling to global customers. Verified 2026 rules and a practical comparison of local options. ## Top Paystack Alternatives for African SaaS and Online Businesses in 2026 DevFeed: [Top Paystack Alternatives for African SaaS and Online Businesses in 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ayush Agarwal Published: 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z Content type: comparison Language: en Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog]() Topics: [Software as a service]() Tags: [2026](), [account](), [africa](), [alternatives](), [compare](), [compliance](), [cross-border](), [e-commerce](), [fintech](), [global](), [merchant-of-record](), [payment](), [pricing](), [regulatory](), [saas]() ### AI overview A comparison guide to Paystack alternatives for African SaaS and online businesses in 2026. It discusses cross-border billing, tax and regulatory compliance, settlement delays, account holds, pricing, and when a Merchant of Record may be preferable to a local payment processor. ### Source excerpt Compare the best Paystack alternatives for African SaaS founders in 2026. Real pricing across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana and Egypt, plus a clear take on when an MoR beats a local processor. ## Accept Payments in Africa: A Complete Guide for SaaS Companies DevFeed: [Accept Payments in Africa: A Complete Guide for SaaS Companies]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ayush Agarwal Published: 2026-04-05T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog]() Topics: [Software as a service](), [Localization (l10n)](), [Transactions]() Tags: [africa](), [bank-transfers](), [card](), [compliance](), [digital-wallet](), [global-expansion](), [guide](), [merchant-of-record](), [mobile](), [payments](), [saas](), [transactions]() ### AI overview This guide explains how SaaS and digital product businesses can accept payments across Africa. It emphasizes mobile money, local bank rails, transfers, USSD, and localized payment methods over card-only checkout, and discusses currencies, compliance, and Merchant of Record services. ### Source excerpt How to accept payments across Africa with the right payment methods, currencies, and compliance setup for SaaS and digital product businesses. ## WAXAL: A large-scale open resource for African language speech technology DevFeed: [WAXAL: A large-scale open resource for African language speech technology]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-03-06T20:06:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [The latest research from Google]() Topics: [asr](), [datasets](), [voice ai](), [data](), [Google](), [AI Research](), [systems]() Tags: [africa](), [ai](), [ai-research](), [asr](), [audio](), [datasets](), [google](), [natural-language-processing](), [open-source-models-datasets](), [research](), [resources](), [speech](), [text-to-speech](), [transcription](), [voice]() ### AI overview Google Research introduces WAXAL, an open-access speech dataset covering 27 Sub-Saharan African languages. The release includes approximately 1,846 hours of transcribed ASR data and more than 565 hours of high-fidelity TTS recordings under a CC-BY-4.0 license. ### Source excerpt Natural Language Processing ## Operation "No Bell": Coordinated criticism of the US and allies DevFeed: [Operation "No Bell": Coordinated criticism of the US and allies]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [OpenAI](), [Meta]() Tags: [africa](), [ai](), [chatgpt](), [facebook](), [meta](), [news](), [openai](), [report](), [safety](), [us]() ### AI overview OpenAI describes banning a ChatGPT account linked to the previously unreported "No Bell" operation, which likely originated in Russia and used AI to generate criticism of the United States and its allies for audiences across Africa. The operation produced geopolitical commentary and social media content, some of which appeared on Facebook Pages that Meta later banned. ### Source excerpt OpenAI banned accounts linked to a previously unreported, likely Russia-origin operation we dubbed "No Bell", using AI to produce criticism of the US and its allies for audiences across Africa. ## Horizon 1000: Advancing AI for primary healthcare DevFeed: [Horizon 1000: Advancing AI for primary healthcare]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-01-20T21:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [OpenAI](), [Deployment](), [systems]() Tags: [africa](), [ai](), [deployment](), [global-affairs](), [health](), [launch](), [openai]() ### AI overview OpenAI and the Gates Foundation are committing $50 million in funding, technology, and technical support to Horizon 1000, a pilot initiative advancing AI for primary healthcare in Africa. Beginning in Rwanda, the initiative aims to support 1,000 clinics and surrounding communities by 2028. ### Source excerpt OpenAI and the Gates Foundation launch Horizon 1000, a $50M pilot advancing AI capabilities for healthcare in Africa. The initiative aims to reach 1,000 clinics by 2028. ## Spotlight on innovation: Google-sponsored Data Science for Health Ideathon across Africa DevFeed: [Spotlight on innovation: Google-sponsored Data Science for Health Ideathon across Africa]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-12-12T10:42:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [The latest research from Google]() Topics: [Google](), [Hackathon](), [Google AI](), [AI Models](), [Generative AI](), [Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [2025](), [africa](), [ai](), [ai-models](), [collaboration](), [conferences-events](), [developers](), [generative-ai](), [global](), [google](), [hackathon](), [health](), [health-bioscience](), [mentorship]() ### AI overview Google Research describes an Africa-wide Data Science for Health Ideathon in which researchers and developers used Google's open health AI models to address healthcare challenges. Six finalist teams received mentorship and technical resources, and explored MedGemma, TxGemma, and MedSigLIP for applications ranging from diagnostics to policy frameworks. ### Source excerpt Conferences & Events ## Building Community and Innovation with Laravel Senegal: The Artisan of the Day Is Idrissa Ndiouck. DevFeed: [Building Community and Innovation with Laravel Senegal: The Artisan of the Day Is Idrissa Ndiouck.]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ana Tavares Published: 2025-11-07T15:06:02Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Laravel Blog]() Topics: [Laravel](), [PHP](), [Livewire](), [Open Source](), [Programming](), [Symfony](), [Tailwind CSS](), [Computer science](), [Networks]() Tags: [africa](), [alpine](), [building](), [coding](), [community](), [developer](), [development](), [innovation](), [laravel](), [networks](), [open](), [open-source](), [php](), [programming](), [real-time](), [software](), [tailwind](), [technology]() ### AI overview This profile of Idrissa Ndiouck describes how Laravel supported his transition into software development and his work as a co-founder of Laravel Senegal. As a full-stack developer and software architect at Global Business Group, he uses PHP and the TALL stack to build HR, business, inventory, point-of-sale, and real-time weather applications. The article also highlights his non-traditional education and efforts to promote digital innovation and developer growth in West Africa. ### Source excerpt Idrissa Ndiouck, co-founder of Laravel Senegal and developer at GBG, is using Laravel to empower a new generation of African developers and innovators. ## Building Laravel Senegal. The Artisan of the Day Is Kheraba Diaby. DevFeed: [Building Laravel Senegal. The Artisan of the Day Is Kheraba Diaby.]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ana Tavares Published: 2025-09-24T03:04:42Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Laravel Blog]() Topics: [Laravel](), [Back end](), [Livewire](), [PHP](), [App](), [bug]() Tags: [africa](), [backend](), [building](), [community](), [developers](), [ecosystem](), [framework](), [laravel](), [technologies]() ### AI overview This developer profile follows Kheraba Diaby's journey from building a student resource application in plain PHP to adopting Laravel, and his work as a backend developer at the fintech company Alal Technologies. It also describes how he co-founded Laravel Senegal, a community that helps developers in Senegal connect, share knowledge, and strengthen the local technology ecosystem. ### Source excerpt Kheraba Diaby, backend dev at Alal Technologies, founded Laravel Senegal to connect developers and grow the local Laravel community. ## AI Hackathon at Y Combinator DevFeed: [AI Hackathon at Y Combinator]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Craig Cannon Published: 2024-12-20T07:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Supabase Blog]() Topics: [Supabase](), [For the Love of Code](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Claude](), [App](), [anthropic]() Tags: [africa](), [ai](), [anthropic](), [app](), [australia](), [claude](), [community](), [demo](), [events](), [hackathon](), [new-zealand](), [partner]() ### AI overview Supabase announces the winners of an AI hackathon hosted at Y Combinator in San Francisco. More than 150 participants formed over 40 teams and produced 47 projects, with awards including Overall Winner, Most Entertaining, Most Technically Impressive, and Most Novel Use of Supabase. Anthropic provided Claude credits to the teams. ### Source excerpt Announcing the winners of the Supabase AI Hackathon. ## A Short Summary of Chinese AI Global Expansion DevFeed: [A Short Summary of Chinese AI Global Expansion]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Adina Yakefu Published: 2024-10-03T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Hugging Face - Blog]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [AI Infrastructure](), [cloud-computing](), [huawei](), [data centers](), [App]() Tags: [africa](), [ai](), [ai-infrastructure](), [apps](), [china](), [cloud](), [cloud-computing](), [community](), [data-centers](), [global-expansion](), [huawei](), [research](), [southeast-asia]() ### AI overview The article examines the international expansion of Chinese AI companies. It describes how Huawei, Tencent, Alibaba, and ByteDance are targeting overseas markets through cloud computing, AI infrastructure, data centers, large model services, and consumer applications, with particular focus on Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and selected Western markets. ### Source excerpt We're on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science. ## Meet Cohort 4 of the Next Billion Fellows! DevFeed: [Meet Cohort 4 of the Next Billion Fellows!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Next Billion Published: 2024-06-24T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog]() Topics: [Ethereum](), [interoperability](), [data](), [Internet]() Tags: [africa](), [ethereum](), [interoperability](), [next-billion](), [node](), [open](), [program](), [stories](), [web3]() ### AI overview The article introduces seven individuals in Cohort 4 of the Next Billion Fellowship Program and describes their projects involving Ethereum, open access, agriculture, marine plastic traceability, human rights, and community infrastructure. ### Source excerpt As a global public resource, technology must remain open, accessible, and dedicated to promoting the greater good. The Next Billion Fellowship Program is a testament to this vision, seeking to capture stories of communities whose lives are changing for the better. Today, we are proud to introduce seven individuals with... ## Nyota Interop Recap ✨ DevFeed: [Nyota Interop Recap ✨]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Tim Beiko Published: 2024-05-22T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog]() Topics: [Ethereum](), [interoperability](), [Network](), [Testing](), [Maintainers]() Tags: [africa](), [ethereum](), [events](), [interop](), [maintainers](), [network](), [recap](), [research-development](), [testing]() ### AI overview The article recaps the Nyota interop event, where Ethereum client, testing, and research teams worked on multi-client interoperability across the Pectra, PeerDAS, and Verkle tracks. It also covers Frontiers Africa, a community event connecting Ethereum contributors with builders across the region. ### Source excerpt Last week, Ethereum client, testing and research teams from around the world gathered together for a week of intense work on the Pectra network upgrade, PeerDAS and the Verge. Similarly to previous events like Edelweiss 🏔 or Amphora 🏺, the focus of the Nyota ✨ interop was achieving multi-client... ## Devconnect Scholars Program - Ethereum Stories from Istanbul and Beyond DevFeed: [Devconnect Scholars Program - Ethereum Stories from Istanbul and Beyond]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Next Billion Published: 2024-02-29T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog]() Topics: [Ethereum](), [Resilience](), [Protocol (disambiguation)](), [Blockchain]() Tags: [africa](), [backend](), [banking](), [bitcoin](), [blockchain](), [community](), [devconnect](), [diversity](), [ecosystem](), [ethereum](), [geography](), [india](), [innovation](), [iran](), [java](), [network](), [networks](), [next-billion](), [perspectives](), [program](), [resilience]() ### AI overview The article presents stories from participants in the Devconnect Scholars Program, describing how broader geographic and demographic representation can strengthen Ethereum's resilience, security, and community. It profiles scholars from India, Iran, and Kenya and their work in research, education, smart contracts, and open-source projects. ### Source excerpt Ethereum is growing, and diversity of human participation creates resilience throughout the ecosystem. The Devconnect Scholars Program is one small effort that aims to create resilience through community diversity. Better representation across human geography and demographics leads to diverse experiences and new perspectives that help the Ethereum protocol serve the... ## Run a Node Grants Round Grantee Announcement DevFeed: [Run a Node Grants Round Grantee Announcement]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ethereum Foundation Ecosystem Support Program Published: 2023-12-06T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog]() Topics: [Ethereum](), [Blockchain](), [Network](), [Remote Procedure Call (RPC)]() Tags: [africa](), [announcement](), [blockchain](), [build](), [developers](), [distributed-system](), [ecosystem-support-program](), [ethereum](), [internet](), [rpc](), [security](), [testing](), [university]() ### AI overview The Run A Node Grants Round selected 35 recipients from 23 countries from 243 applications. The grants support projects using Ethereum nodes for community building, research, data access, performance evaluation, education, and related activities beyond validator operation. ### Source excerpt The Run A Node Grants Round wanted to reach different users exploring blockchain, learning, community efforts, and research purposes. The aim of this round was to encourage the exploration of a diverse range of ideas for operating nodes beyond running a validator, such as facilitating data queries for research, examining... ## Spotlight on SIG Architecture: Conformance DevFeed: [Spotlight on SIG Architecture: Conformance]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: The Kubernetes Authors Published: 2023-10-05T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Kubernetes Contributors Blog]() Topics: [Kubernetes](), [Testing]() Tags: [africa](), [community](), [covid](), [developers](), [kubernetes](), [new-zealand](), [spotlight](), [technical](), [testing](), [tests]() ### AI overview An interview spotlighting Kubernetes SIG Architecture's Conformance subproject. It describes the team's work managing conformance-testing technical debt, writing tests, coordinating with SIGs that own untested APIs, and supporting compatibility with the Kubernetes specification. ### Source excerpt This is the first interview of a SIG Architecture Spotlight series that will cover the different subprojects. We start with the SIG Architecture: Conformance subproject In this SIG Architecture spotlight, we talked with Riaan Kleinhans (ii-Team), Lead for the Conformance sub-project . About SIG Architecture and the Conformance subproject Frederico (FSM): Hello Riaan, and welcome! For starters, tell us a bit about yourself, your role and how you got involved in Kubernetes. Riaan Kleinhans (RK): Hi! My name is Riaan Kleinhans and I live in South Africa. I am the Project manager for the ii-Team in New Zealand. When I joined ii the plan was to move to New Zealand in April 2020 and then Covid happened. Fortunately, being a flexible and dynamic team we were able to make it work remotely and in very different time zones. The ii.nz team have been tasked with managing the Kubernetes Conformance testing technical debt and writing tests to clear the technical debt. I stepped into the role of project manager to be the link between monitoring, test writing and the community. Through that work I had the privilege of meeting the late Dan Kohn in those first months, his enthusiasm about the work we were doing was a great inspiration. FSM: Thank you - so, your involvement in SIG Architecture started because of the conformance work? RK: SIG Architecture is the home for the Kubernetes Conformance subproject. Initially, most of my interactions were directly with SIG Architecture through the Conformance sub-project. However, as we began organizing the work by SIG, we started engaging directly with each individual SIG. These engagements with the SIGs that own the untested APIs have helped us accelerate our work. FSM: How would you describe the main goals and areas of intervention of the Conformance sub-project? RM: The Kubernetes Conformance sub-project focuses on guaranteeing compatibility and adherence to the Kubernetes specification by developing and maintaining a comprehensive confor ## International Womens Day Codelab - Getting started with Compose DevFeed: [International Womens Day Codelab - Getting started with Compose]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-03-27T13:44:02Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [maiatoday]() Topics: [Jetpack Compose](), [Compose]() Tags: [africa](), [code](), [compose](), [event](), [getting-started](), [international](), [iwd](), [jetpack](), [jetpack-compose](), [talk]() ### AI overview A Jetpack Compose getting-started codelab and talk for an International Women's Day event with Women Techmakers and GDGs in Southern Africa. ### Source excerpt Getting started with Jetpack compose Codelab and talk for International Women's Day event with Women Techmakers and GDGs in Southern Africa