African startups are on a meteoric rise. The continent, often stereotyped for its challenges, is rapidly transforming into a hotbed of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. A...
In today’s digital age, having an online presence is crucial for individuals and businesses alike. Whether you’re starting a personal blog, launching an e-commerce store, or...
Access Bank Plc is thrilled to announce the launch of the sixth season of its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton program, an initiative under the W Initiative aimed at...
Africa is blessed with innovative startups, with its vast resources, youthful population, and digital growth, presents an unparalleled opportunity for innovative startups. These businesses can address...
Africa is becoming a fertile ground for startups. These ventures not only drive economic growth but also address critical issues such as financial inclusion, healthcare access,...
Africa’s startup competition is discovering innovation, and potential. The startup companies across the continent is rapidly evolving, driven by a young and dynamic population, increasing digital...
Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape is experiencing a remarkable transformation. A new generation of passionate and innovative founders is building groundbreaking startups that are addressing local challenges and...
In the span of just two decades, tech drivers in Africa has experienced a tech revolution that is positioning it as a leader in global innovation....
A recent report by the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has shed light on a persistent challenge for Nigerian banks: fraud. The report revealed that Nigerian...
The tech world is abuzz with the news of Apple removing WhatsApp and Threads from its China App Store. This move, shrouded in a veil of...
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...
