Africa’s startup ecosystem is flourishing, driven by a combination of youthful demographics, increasing internet penetration, and rising venture capital investments. As of 2024, African startups raised...
Nigeria’s digital transformation is a double-edged sword. While the country has embraced rapid technological advancements, the increasing dependency on digital platforms has exposed critical vulnerabilities. By...
In 2024, PiggyVest, Nigeria’s leading online savings and investment platform, achieved a remarkable milestone by disbursing ₦835 billion to its users. This significant payout underscores the...
The adoption of digital banking in Tanzania represents a paradigm shift in how financial services are accessed, delivered, and experienced. With a population exceeding 65 million...
Africa’s economic narrative is one of immense potential intertwined with deep-seated challenges. As the continent hosts some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, such as Rwanda, Ghana,...
In recent years, digital banking has transformed financial services globally by providing accessible, on-demand banking solutions. In Kenya, the rise of digital finance platforms like...
Africa stands at a critical juncture of growth, with the transformative power of technology offering new avenues for economic progress. Historically challenged by issues such as...
As Ghana’s financial sector evolves, fintech innovations such as peer-to-peer (P2P) lending are driving significant change. P2P lending, where individuals and small businesses secure funds directly...
KCB Group, Kenya’s largest bank with a market capitalization of $963.3 million (KES 124 billion), recently completed a major technological migration, transferring its entire IT infrastructure...
Amid Nigeria’s fluctuating economic landscape, MTN Nigeria’s financial performance for the first nine months of 2024 reflects a juxtaposition of growth in fintech services against a...
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...
