The adoption of digital banking in Tanzania represents a paradigm shift in how financial services are accessed, delivered, and experienced. With a population exceeding 65 million...
The concept of work is undergoing a profound transformation. Globally, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and digitalization are redefining job markets, while demographic trends and economic changes...
In recent years, digital banking has transformed financial services globally by providing accessible, on-demand banking solutions. In Kenya, the rise of digital finance platforms like...
Africa stands at a critical juncture of growth, with the transformative power of technology offering new avenues for economic progress. Historically challenged by issues such as...
In a strategic move to position Nigeria at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE)...
KCB Group, Kenya’s largest bank with a market capitalization of $963.3 million (KES 124 billion), recently completed a major technological migration, transferring its entire IT infrastructure...
Amid Nigeria’s fluctuating economic landscape, MTN Nigeria’s financial performance for the first nine months of 2024 reflects a juxtaposition of growth in fintech services against a...
Dr Bosun Tijani, recently announced Nigeria’s ambitious plan to build 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic infrastructure across the country has received a significant boost from the...
The Tanzanian government has dealt a significant blow to press freedom in the country, suspending the operations of Mwananchi Communications, a subsidiary of Kenya’s Nation Media...
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...
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...