Kenya, a burgeoning East African tech hub, stands at a critical juncture. The rapid growth of its cryptocurrency sector, estimated to be worth over $1 billion...
Roam, a Kenyan electric mobility startup, recently secured a substantial $24 million in a blend of debt and equity funding, marking a significant milestone in its...
In the dynamic landscape of East Africa, one name shines brightly as a beacon of innovation and sustainable development: Pascal Murasira. From his humble beginnings in...
Blackish Gold Media, the media powerhouse behind TAGiAfrica and TAGi Magazine, a rapidly growing media magazine celebrating Africa’s innovators achieving uncommon feats, proudly announces the appointment...
Ilara Health, a leading Kenyan e-health startup, has secured $4.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round. This significant investment will fuel the company’s ambitious plans...
BLACKISHGOLD MEDIA LTD, a Web3 compliant media tech company that is documenting the decade journey of Africa in the crypto and blockchain space, is excited to...
Kenyan mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Equitel has partnered with Airtel to become the first MVNO in Africa to offer 5G services, marking a significant milestone...
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...
Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, has shown signs of progress in its fight against red ink. For Q4 2023, the company reported a significant...
Imagine a future where you control your online identity and data, where financial transactions happen directly, and where communities own and govern platforms they use. This...
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...
