The ongoing trial of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive at cryptocurrency giant Binance, took a dramatic turn on Thursday in a Federal High Court sitting in...
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual form of currency that uses cryptography for security and operates on a decentralized network, typically based on blockchain technology. Its...
Africa is rapidly emerging as a hotspot for crypto mining. Abundant natural resources, particularly cheap electricity, and a growing tech-savvy population position the continent as a...
In recent years, African nations have experienced a remarkable surge in the adoption of cryptocurrencies. The impact of the growing popularity of digital currencies such as...
Across the African continent, a digital revolution is unfolding. Mobile money has become a ubiquitous tool for financial transactions, and internet penetration continues to rise. This...
In recent years, the world has witnessed a massive shift towards digital payments and it’s becoming increasingly clear that cash could soon become obsolete. The rise...
In a move that could signal a major shift in the financial landscape, the world’s largest pension fund, the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan,...
Nigeria, a nation at the forefront of technological innovation in Africa, has witnessed a surge in cryptocurrency adoption. However, the relationship between the Nigerian government and...
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) represent a digital form of currency issued directly by a nation’s central bank. While sharing similarities with cryptocurrencies, CBDCs differ in...
As blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies continue to attract attention worldwide, the industry remains predominantly male-dominated. However, Africa is challenging this trend as more women are stepping...
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...
