In a move that sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, often referred to as “CZ,” was sentenced to a 120-day prison term...
Innovative solutions are emerging to address these challenges, and SunCulture, a Kenyan climate tech startup, is at the forefront of this movement. With a recent $12...
In today’s update, we focus on Fintech Freeze as Central Bank of Nigeria Freezes New Accounts at OPay, Palmpay & Others. Nigeria’s fintech sector has been...
From Kenya to the Continent as BuuPass Takes Nigerian and South African market for Expansion, In a move that could reshape the African travel booking landscape,...
An Egyptian ed-tech platform, Sprints secured $3 Million Fuels AI-Powered EdTech Platform in MENA. The education technology (EdTech) sector is experiencing explosive growth globally. As technology...
The transportation sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with electric vehicles (EVs) rapidly gaining traction across the globe. Africa, a continent grappling with environmental challenges and...
This global crisis demands innovative solutions, and Ethiopian startup Kubik is rising to the challenge. Focused on upcycling plastic waste into eco-friendly building materials, Kubik is...
TAGIAFRICA, a leading advocate for innovation and progress within Africa’s technology landscape, is excited to announce the launch of “TAGIAfrica Investor,” a pioneering initiative showcasing the...
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is a tech giant synonymous with social connection. Boasting over 3 billion monthly active users across its flagship platforms – Facebook,...
Spatialedge, a South African company specializing in data and applied artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, has secured $3.1 million (ZAR60 million) in funding to fuel its mission...
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...
