The e-commerce landscape in South Africa has undergone significant transformation over the past decade. With the rise of mobile technology, mobile commerce (m-commerce) has emerged as...
MTN Group, one of Africa’s largest and most influential telecommunications companies, recently shocked investors by forecasting a significant decline in its earnings per share (EPS) for...
In recent years, Africa has been experiencing a digital revolution, marked by the rapid rise in mobile internet penetration. This surge has not only transformed consumer...
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...
The financial landscape in Africa presents a unique challenge. Despite a booming population exceeding 1.3 billion, a significant portion remains unbanked. The World Bank estimates that...
Building a thriving fintech startup in Africa presents immense opportunities, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Africa has a unique set of...
Key players have helped African startups to experience remarkable growth over the past decade, emerging as a vibrant hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. This transformation is...
Mentorship network for startups across the continent are solving local problems with global implications, driven by a youthful and dynamic population. One critical element that has...
Startup incubators and accelerators are programs that help early-stage companies grow and succeed by providing entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, funding, and a community of like-minded individuals....
Africa is blessed with innovative startups, with its vast resources, youthful population, and digital growth, presents an unparalleled opportunity for innovative startups. These businesses can address...
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...