In 2025, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads in its digital evolution. From fintech startups in Lagos to agritech ventures in Nairobi, there’s an undeniable wave...
In 2011, Jason Njoku launched IROKOtv, an audacious venture aimed at building the Netflix of Africa. Backed by prominent investors like Tiger Global, the vision was...
In a transformative development for Francophone Africa, a bold $69 million (CFA 40 billion) fund has been launched to turbocharge DeepTech innovation across the region. This...
In a significant milestone for African fintech, Flutterwave has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies by FXC Intelligence. This accolade underscores...
In a bold and strategic move signaling Africa’s accelerating digital transformation, Airtel Africa has announced plans to list its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, in the...
In a significant move poised to reshape Africa’s digital landscape, TeKnowledge has unveiled a new brand identity and an AI-first service model aimed at accelerating enterprise...
In 2025, MacKenzie Scott, renowned philanthropist and former spouse of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, experienced a significant decrease in her net worth. As of May, her...
The artificial intelligence landscape is undergoing yet another seismic shift. OpenAI, the powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is in active negotiations with Microsoft to restructure their multi-billion-dollar partnership,...
In a landmark moment for the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin has soared past the $104,000 mark, signaling not just a resurgence in investor confidence but also highlighting...
In a country grappling with corruption, censorship, and a broken justice system, whistleblowers are often either silenced, ignored, or criminalized. But in the age of social...
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...