Mobile network operator MTN Group and global payments giant Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to launch virtual cards linked to MTN’s mobile money (MoMo) platform....
American payment platform Strike, known for leveraging Bitcoin’s Lightning Network for B2B cross-border payments, has made a daring move. On February 29th, 2024, they announced their...
The streets of Harare, Zimbabwe, are abuzz with a new wave of innovation as Bolt, the leading ride-hailing platform in Europe and Africa, officially launches its...
Kenya, a burgeoning East African tech hub, stands at a critical juncture. The rapid growth of its cryptocurrency sector, estimated to be worth over $1 billion...
Ethiopia is taking a step towards the world of cryptocurrency with a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between its investment arm, Ethiopian Investment Holdings, and...
Roam, a Kenyan electric mobility startup, recently secured a substantial $24 million in a blend of debt and equity funding, marking a significant milestone in its...
In the dynamic landscape of East Africa, one name shines brightly as a beacon of innovation and sustainable development: Pascal Murasira. From his humble beginnings in...
Opportunity knocks for female entrepreneurs! Applications are now open for the Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Programme, a six-month program designed to empower and equip women-led businesses...
On February 28th, 2024, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase experienced technical difficulties coinciding with a significant rise in Bitcoin’s price. The price surge, which briefly saw Bitcoin touch...
Google Cloud has made a bold move, planting its flag firmly in African soil with the launch of its first regional cloud hub in Johannesburg, South...
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...