The Pivot Challenge aims to identify and support early-stage organizations with innovative solutions to social problems, fostering entrepreneurship and social impact in Southeastern Nigeria. This inaugural...
10k2Startup, an innovative initiative founded by Julius Nkansah Owusu-Kyerematen, head of multi-channel mid-market skills at Google, announces the launch of its second cycle of funding for...
Telecom Egypt and Hungarian IT solutions provider 4iG Group are embarking on a transformative joint venture to construct a state-of-the-art fibre network in Egypt. This ambitious...
Nala, a remittance startup rapidly evolving into a comprehensive payments platform, has secured a massive $40 million equity investment in a Series A funding round. This...
Content Con Lagos 2024, held on 3rd July at The Grandeur Events Centre in Ikeja, has been heralded as a monumental success, bringing together over a...
Botswana is taking a giant leap into the cosmos with the development of its first-ever satellite, BOTSAT-1. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the Botswana International University...
Nigeria is taking a significant step towards data security and national sovereignty with the proposed development of its own blockchain, “Nigerium.” The National Information Technology Development...
The cryptocurrency market thrives on liquidity, the lifeblood that ensures smooth trading and minimizes risk for participants. Enter market makers, the unsung heroes who work tirelessly...
Access Bank Plc is thrilled to announce the launch of the sixth season of its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton program, an initiative under the W Initiative aimed at...
In a move that has sent ripples through the African fintech industry, Flutterwave, the continent’s leading payments technology company, has laid off approximately 30 employees. This...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering young entrepreneurs, has officially announced the opening of applications for the...
Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume, VALR, has officially opened applications for a Country Manager – Kenya, marking a...
As the world accelerates deeper into the digital economy, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important...
The second edition of Crypto on the Beach was a resounding success as Lagos-based crypto practitioners, builders, and enthusiasts gathered...
Crypto on the Beach is back for its highly anticipated second edition, taking place on Saturday, December 14th, 2025 at...
In one of the most shocking developments in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, Paystack—a leading fintech giant—suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology...
Cyberchain, Africa’s leading Web3 and digital economy convener, is proud to announce Tokenized Economy 2025, the continent’s premier industry conference...
Kenya and Tanzania recently inaugurated a 130 km terrestrial fiber‑optic link connecting Dar es Salaam to Mombasa via the Lunga Lunga/Horohoro border crossing. The...
On July 21, 2025, Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and AfriLabs, Africa’s largest pan‑African network of innovation hubs, formally signed a...
Kenyan fintech innovator Craft Silicon has unveiled Small Talk, a voice-first generative AI assistant designed for financial services. Launched officially...
In July 2025, MTN South Africa’s fintech arm, MTN MoMo, unveiled a landmark initiative: a rent‑to‑own handset program designed to...
Uber Kenya recently introduced a suite of upgraded safety and sustainability tools for its Uber Boda motorcycle taxi service—raising the...
In March 2025, Kenyan logistics SaaS startup Leta raised a US $5 million seed round, led by Speedinvest and joined by...
In July 2025, Treepz—formerly known as Plentywaka—became the first African‑founded corporate mobility startup to officially launch operations in Canada, securing...
In July 2025, Yango Group—a Dubai‑based global technology company—announced the opening of its new regional African headquarters in Abidjan, Côte...