BasiGo, a leading Kenyan electric bus startup, has secured a significant funding boost of $41.5 million, enabling it to accelerate its mission of electrifying public transportation...
FlapKap, an Egypt-based startup offering revenue-based financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has secured $34 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The company, which...
In the rapidly evolving world of digital payments, two global giants, Mastercard and Amazon, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the digital payment landscape in...
M-KOPA, a leading fintech in emerging markets, has proudly announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across five African nations: Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and...
The Kenyan landscape has undergone a seismic shift in the dynamics of protest. No longer confined to traditional methods, a new breed of activism has emerged,...
Rwanda, a nation rising from the ashes of a turbulent past, has emerged as a surprising hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Despite its challenges, Rwanda boasts...
Celebrating the Top Influential Africans Across Tech, E-commerce, Crypto, and More TAGiAfrica, the premier platform spotlighting African innovation and leadership, proudly announces the release of its...
Africa is experiencing a period of remarkable economic dynamism. Driven by a youthful and burgeoning population, rapid urbanization, and a surge in entrepreneurial spirit, the continent...
[Bolt and Uber] Kenya’s vibrant ride-hailing scene, a symbol of the nation’s burgeoning digital economy, is facing a potential downpour. Major players Uber and Bolt are...
Rwanda, a nation renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and remarkable resurgence after a devastating conflict, is now setting its sights on a new frontier: the future...
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...