The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is gearing up for its sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16), taking place from 2...
FlapKap, an Egypt-based startup offering revenue-based financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has secured $34 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The company, which...
In the rapidly evolving world of digital payments, two global giants, Mastercard and Amazon, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the digital payment landscape in...
In a notable development within the cryptocurrency landscape, Vice President Kamala Harris made her first public statement on digital currencies during a recent fundraising event. Her...
In a major development underscoring the increasing global importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and education, Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently unveiled a groundbreaking $120 million fund...
In a bold move that promises to redefine user interaction with artificial intelligence, OpenAI has announced the launch of an advanced voice feature for its popular...
Changpeng Zhao, known colloquially as CZ, has made headlines once again, this time with his unexpected release from prison two days ahead of schedule as we...
In a development that has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian crypto community, the much-hyped airdrop from the popular crypto-mining app Hamster Kombat has left thousands of...
Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is poised to walk out of federal prison on September 29. His release marks the end of...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s foray into the world of cryptocurrency has ignited widespread interest, speculation, and skepticism. In a much-anticipated announcement, Trump unveiled his plans...
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...
