The application cycle for the initial $10 million in grants will commence in March 2024. ICANN will start accepting grant applications on March 25, 2024. The...
Cryptocurrency continues to be a subject of interest and concern for regulators, law enforcement agencies, and industry stakeholders due to its potential for illicit activities. In...
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the flamboyant former CEO of cryptocurrency giant Binance, finds himself facing stricter travel restrictions as he awaits sentencing for failing to maintain effective...
The UNICEF StartUp Lab, inaugurated in 2019, is a six-month accelerator program tailored for impactful startups and businesses dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...
The Nigerian government is contemplating blocking online platforms such as Binance and other cryptocurrency firms to prevent what it perceives as ongoing manipulation of the forex...
Uganda is stepping up its identity management game by adding iris recognition technology to its national identification cards. This move aims to enhance security and prevent...
Innovation is the lifeblood of economic growth, fostering progress, competitiveness, and prosperity. In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements, Africa is no exception. The continent...
Nigeria, a nation pulsating with entrepreneurial energy and brimming with technological ambitions, stands poised to make a historic leap into the future of finance. At the...
Welcome to an illuminating exploration into the enigmatic world of cryptocurrency. In an era marked by digital disruption, cryptocurrencies have emerged as both a symbol of...
In a landmark deal that is set to reshape the African fintech landscape, Bitmama, a leading blockchain payments startup, has acquired Payday, a Nigeria-based fintech company....
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...
