Mental health, once shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding, is finally experiencing a long-awaited revolution. In 2024, conversations about mental well-being are becoming increasingly commonplace, and the...
Are you a young entrepreneur in Rwanda with an innovative business idea? If so, the Tony Elumelu Foundation wants to hear from you! We’re excited to...
The gig economy, characterized by short-term, freelance, or temporary work engagements, has rapidly emerged as a dominant force in the modern labor market. Enabled by digital...
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV), a pan-African venture capital firm, has secured $60 million for its first fund. This funding will be used to support promising African...
Dr. Enobong Louisa Akaiso is not just a name; it’s a symbol of empowerment, advocacy, and civility. Over the past decade, she has dedicated her life...
Attention all fintech innovators and aspiring financial disruptors! The wait is over. The highly anticipated Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) is back for 2024, offering an electrifying...
Ghanaian health-tech leader Rivia has made a strategic move to solidify its position in the digital healthcare space by acquiring Waffle, a prominent Ghanaian Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)...
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s bustling capital, is on the cusp of a transportation revolution. The cacophony of honking gasoline cars that have long dominated the streets is...
The search for Africa’s brightest minds in clean energy solutions is underway. The Digital Energy Facility, established in 2021, has commenced applications for the 2024 edition...
The Kenyan travel tech scene has received a major shot in the arm with Triply.co, a leading innovator, securing a significant investment of $500,000 from Y...
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...
