South Africa’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) startup, Cue, has secured a significant seed funding round of $2 million (R38.3 million). This investment, secured from angel investors, fuels...
Nigeria, a big player in Africa’s economy and a leading adopter of cryptocurrencies globally, is currently in a tense situation with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency...
Mobile network operator MTN Group and global payments giant Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to launch virtual cards linked to MTN’s mobile money (MoMo) platform....
American payment platform Strike, known for leveraging Bitcoin’s Lightning Network for B2B cross-border payments, has made a daring move. On February 29th, 2024, they announced their...
The healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, propelled by the burgeoning power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Picture this: a world where hidden diseases are detected...
The streets of Harare, Zimbabwe, are abuzz with a new wave of innovation as Bolt, the leading ride-hailing platform in Europe and Africa, officially launches its...
Kenya, a burgeoning East African tech hub, stands at a critical juncture. The rapid growth of its cryptocurrency sector, estimated to be worth over $1 billion...
Ethiopia is taking a step towards the world of cryptocurrency with a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between its investment arm, Ethiopian Investment Holdings, and...
Roam, a Kenyan electric mobility startup, recently secured a substantial $24 million in a blend of debt and equity funding, marking a significant milestone in its...
In the dynamic landscape of East Africa, one name shines brightly as a beacon of innovation and sustainable development: Pascal Murasira. From his humble beginnings in...
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...
