Ghana Hosts Africa’s First Legaltech Hackathon to Solve Access to Justice Challenges
Plus: Starlink launches in Somalia and HMD launches new phones in Ghana
The inaugural Africa Legaltech Hackathon, a collaboration between Legaltech Lounge and Because She Can, officially concluded on April 11 at the Google Office in Accra.
In The News This Week:
Somalia Approves Operational Licences for Starlink
Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) officially approved an operational license for Starlink on April 13, 2025.
Intel Launches 2nd Edition of Its Africa-Focused AI and Broadband Program
Intel has opened applications for the second edition of its Intel Community Reach Program (ICRP), an initiative designed to boost digital inclusion and support AI and broadband-powered solutions for underserved communities across Africa.
Chowdeck Hires Bolt Ghana Exec to Lead Accra Expansion
Nigerian food delivery startup Chowdeck has hired Henry Whyte, formerly senior operations manager at Bolt Ghana, to lead its expansion into Ghana.
In the rest of the news (ICYMI):
Africa Ecosystem Activity
Egyptian q-commerce startup Rabbit secures funding to enter Saudi market
SA’s Stitch raises $55m Series B funding to bolster enterprise payments infrastructure offering