Bolt, a ride-hailing company offering services in over 45 countries, including Nigeria, has shaken things up in the Nigerian market with the introduction of a novel...
Davido’s recent launch of a meme coin, $DAVIDO, has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian crypto scene. While leveraging his massive fanbase isn’t inherently wrong, it raises...
In a move that surprised many within the tech world, Techstars, the international accelerator known for fostering innovative startups, announced a leadership change. Maëlle Gavet, who...
Egyptian fintech startup Swypex has taken a significant step towards revolutionizing business finance with a successful $4 million seed funding round. This crucial investment, led by...
Kenyan graduates with a passion for technology can rejoice! Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has announced...
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...
MPost, a leading East African digital postal service company, has taken a bold step towards transforming the Rwandan postal landscape with the launch of its innovative...
Canadian startup Busbud, a Montreal-based global leader in ground travel booking platforms, has announced the acquisition of Ratality, a South African company specializing in revenue management...
The NBA Africa Startup Accelerator Program’s focus is firmly set on empowering early-stage, high-potential businesses in Africa. The program targets startups operating within the dynamic realms...
OpenseedVC, a fresh sprout in the venture capital (VC) landscape, has blossomed with a $10 million initial fund. This operator-led initiative aims to nurture early-stage technology...
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...
