Africa’s startup competition is discovering innovation, and potential. The startup companies across the continent is rapidly evolving, driven by a young and dynamic population, increasing digital...
A wave of entrepreneurial energy is sweeping across the African continent. Buoyed by a youthful and digitally savvy population, and fueled by the increasing ubiquity of...
[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...
Africa’s startup niche is rapidly evolving, fueled by a surge of innovation, entrepreneurship, and increasing investments. Startup accelerators play a pivotal role in this growth, providing...
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...
Africa is experiencing a remarkable entrepreneurial surge. A youthful and tech-savvy population, coupled with increased mobile phone penetration, is fueling the development of a dynamic startup...
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...
In recent years, the African continent has witnessed a significant surge in the establishment of startups, especially within the technology sector. This growth has been fueled...
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...
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...
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...
On July 21, 2025, Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and AfriLabs, Africa’s largest pan‑African network of innovation hubs, formally signed a...
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 July 2025, Treepz—formerly known as Plentywaka—became the first African‑founded corporate mobility startup to officially launch operations in Canada, securing...
In late July 2025, Safaricom and PayPal officially launched a strategic partnership that connects M‑PESA, Africa’s leading mobile money platform,...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Global Internship Program for 2025, offering...
The 2025 Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarships are now available, providing African students with the unique opportunity to pursue...
This call for applications is restricted to trainees who successfully completed the technical and entrepreneurship training under the Youth Employment...
The African Management Institute (AMI), in collaboration with Stanford Seed, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Aspire Business...
THRIVE Academy is an exceptional opportunity for early-stage agrifood tech startups to commercialize their innovations and set the foundation for...
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...
Kenyan fintech innovator Craft Silicon has unveiled Small Talk, a voice-first generative AI assistant designed for financial services. Launched officially...
In March 2025, Kenyan logistics SaaS startup Leta raised a US $5 million seed round, led by Speedinvest and joined by...
In July 2025, Yango Group—a Dubai‑based global technology company—announced the opening of its new regional African headquarters in Abidjan, Côte...
BasiGo Ltd, a Nairobi-based EV mobility startup founded in 2021, has officially rolled out Kenya’s first-ever electric matatu (minibus) pilot...
