2021 witnessed an unprecedented surge in fintech investment across Africa, setting new records that are poised to continue growing. Following a slight downturn amid the COVID-19...
Sam Wakoba, a Bloomberg Africa Media Initiative and Safaricom Business Journalism Fellow, is at the forefront of building a digital-first media company tailored for African-focused tech...
Financial literacy entails grasping and proficiently applying a range of financial competencies, such as managing personal finances, crafting budgets, and engaging in investment practices. The ability...
According to recent statistics, Africa is experiencing a rapid increase in demand for housing, particularly in West Africa. The region’s urbanization rate is one of the...
Yvonne Kagondu is a leading figure in Kenya’s blockchain and Web 3 ecosystem, renowned for her expertise, leadership, and commitment to empowering youth and women in...
Dr. Ope Banwo is a multifaceted entrepreneur, attorney, motivational speaker, and business consultant with a global footprint spanning across the United States and Nigeria. With over...
Temi Badru has emerged as a prominent figure in Nigerian media and law, garnering recognition for her outstanding contributions and achievements. With a diverse skill set...
Nigeria’s financial technology (fintech) sector is a vibrant landscape, teeming with innovation and disruption. From mobile money solutions to digital lending platforms, fintech is revolutionizing the...
Enos Masinde Weswa is a dynamic individual driven by a deep passion for startups and innovation. With over 12 years of hands-on experience, he has emerged...
Education is a fundamental entitlement for all individuals, irrespective of their situation or origin. However, in Nigeria, the endeavor to attain inclusive education faces numerous challenges,...
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...
