In the wild plains of the crypto market, a beast of immense power roams: the bull run. Its arrival is heralded by a thunderous surge in...
Ruth Iselema isn’t just the name behind Bitmama, Africa’s leading crypto-fiat exchange. She’s a whirlwind of ambition, purpose, and a relentless drive to empower Africans through...
In today’s world of constant stimulation and relentless distraction, the ability to focus deeply and engage in meaningful work is a rare and precious commodity. We...
In a landmark deal that is set to reshape the African fintech landscape, Bitmama, a leading blockchain payments startup, has acquired Payday, a Nigeria-based fintech company....
Paystack, a Nigerian fintech company founded by Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi; has revolutionized the payment landscape in Africa, is charting a course for further expansion,...
The Nairobi-based co-founder of Craydel, an online career guidance platform, speaks to FORBES AFRICA about its ambitions to democratize higher education and scale across Africa. But...
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a tumultuous year, marked by dramatic price crashes, high-profile failures, and growing regulatory scrutiny. This has led many to question whether...
Key takeaways: Celebrity endorsements in the crypto space require transparency and disclosure. Investors have the right to know about potential conflicts of interest and the risks...
Key Takeaways: Awotona’s entrepreneurial journey began with a personal experience of scheduling inefficiencies, leading him to develop a solution that would address this common pain point....
Key takeaways: Btrust’s acquisition of Qala signals a growing recognition of the importance of Bitcoin education and talent development in Africa. By empowering African Bitcoin enthusiasts,...
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...