Sam Altman, the CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, recently stepped down from the organization’s safety committee, a body tasked with overseeing the responsible and ethical development...
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...
The digital revolution is recently fueling the growth of e-commerce, presenting exciting opportunities for both businesses and consumers. However, for e-commerce to reach its full potential...
Nala, a remittance startup rapidly evolving into a comprehensive payments platform, has secured a massive $40 million equity investment in a Series A funding round. This...
Tech infrastructure is the backbone of any startup, providing the necessary tools and platforms to support business operations, innovation, and growth. In Africa, the tech landscape...
Female startup founders in Africa are transforming the business landscape, driving innovation, and creating jobs in various sectors. However, they face unique challenges that can hinder...
Africa’s startup ecosystem has been experiencing remarkable growth and transformation over the past decade. With a burgeoning population, increasing internet penetration, and innovative young entrepreneurs, the...
African Startups industries are drawing billions in investment, driven by dynamic startups whose innovation and creativity are revolutionizing industries and creating new opportunities. The youthful population...
Chpter, a Kenyan startup leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize social commerce, has been selected to join Safaricom‘s Spark Accelerator program. This program, launched in 2024,...
OpenAI, a leading research organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence (AI), has unveiled its newest creation – the GPT-4o model. This groundbreaking development marks a significant...
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...
