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...
Ghanaian startup Kofa, a pioneer in battery network solutions, is set to expand its innovative battery swapping solution to Kenya and Togo. Known for rolling out...
Nigerian digital identity startup Seamfix is set to expand its operations to Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Uganda following a successful investment round. Founded by...
Huggies diaper maker Kimberly-Clark is swiftly shutting down its Nigerian operations following its exit announcement last week. Nearly 90% of the company’s workforce was laid off...
Kenyan e-commerce startup Copia Global, despite laying off over 1,000 employees this week, remains determined to stay afloat. The company entered administration in late May, a...
Bolt, a ride-hailing company offering services in over 45 countries, including Nigeria, has shaken things up in the Nigerian market with the introduction of a novel...
Chpter, a Kenyan startup leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize social commerce, has been selected to join Safaricom‘s Spark Accelerator program. This program, launched in 2024,...
In a move that surprised many within the tech world, Techstars, the international accelerator known for fostering innovative startups, announced a leadership change. Maëlle Gavet, who...
Egyptian fintech startup Swypex has taken a significant step towards revolutionizing business finance with a successful $4 million seed funding round. This crucial investment, led by...
Kenyan graduates with a passion for technology can rejoice! Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has announced...
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...