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...
In a move that has sent ripples through the African fintech industry, Flutterwave, the continent’s leading payments technology company, has laid off approximately 30 employees. This...
Andela, a renowned platform connecting businesses with top-tier remote software developers across Africa, has taken a significant step forward in revolutionizing tech recruitment with the introduction...
Did you know that African startups secured a record-breaking $5.2 billion in funding in 2023, with a significant portion flowing into specific high-growth sectors? This surge...
Rwanda, a nation renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and remarkable resurgence after a devastating conflict, is now setting its sights on a new frontier: the future...
Ghanaian startup Kofa, a pioneer in battery network solutions, is set to expand its innovative battery swapping solution to Kenya and Togo. Known for rolling out...
Nigerian digital identity startup Seamfix is set to expand its operations to Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Uganda following a successful investment round. Founded by...
Huggies diaper maker Kimberly-Clark is swiftly shutting down its Nigerian operations following its exit announcement last week. Nearly 90% of the company’s workforce was laid off...
Kenyan e-commerce startup Copia Global, despite laying off over 1,000 employees this week, remains determined to stay afloat. The company entered administration in late May, a...
Across Africa, a vibrant innovation landscape is flourishing. A young, tech-savvy population and increasing internet penetration are fueling a surge in entrepreneurship. However, African startups often...
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...
