Open Startup (OST) is proud to announce the launch of the OST Programme, a groundbreaking initiative developed in collaboration with Columbia Engineering and Columbia Business School,...
10k2Startup, an innovative initiative founded by Julius Nkansah Owusu-Kyerematen, head of multi-channel mid-market skills at Google, announces the launch of its second cycle of funding for...
Telecom Egypt and Hungarian IT solutions provider 4iG Group are embarking on a transformative joint venture to construct a state-of-the-art fibre network in Egypt. This ambitious...
Nala, a remittance startup rapidly evolving into a comprehensive payments platform, has secured a massive $40 million equity investment in a Series A funding round. This...
Botswana is taking a giant leap into the cosmos with the development of its first-ever satellite, BOTSAT-1. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the Botswana International University...
Nigeria is taking a significant step towards data security and national sovereignty with the proposed development of its own blockchain, “Nigerium.” The National Information Technology Development...
In a move that has sent ripples through the African fintech industry, Flutterwave, the continent’s leading payments technology company, has laid off approximately 30 employees. This...
Andela, a renowned platform connecting businesses with top-tier remote software developers across Africa, has taken a significant step forward in revolutionizing tech recruitment with the introduction...
Nigeria Content Creators Set to Gather at the Content Con Lagos. Get ready for the most anticipated event in the creative and marketing industry! Content Con...
[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...
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...