In late July 2025, Safaricom and PayPal officially launched a strategic partnership that connects M‑PESA, Africa’s leading mobile money platform, to PayPal’s global payment network. This...
In 2025, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads in its digital evolution. From fintech startups in Lagos to agritech ventures in Nairobi, there’s an undeniable wave...
In a continent where access to healthcare is riddled with systemic challenges, Chinonso Egemba—better known as Aproko Doctor—is taking a bold step. With a loyal digital...
In a dramatic turn of events, the cryptocurrency market witnessed an unexpected shake-up when the launch of the MELANIA coin coincided with a sharp drop in...
Africa is undergoing a technological renaissance, with the tech ecosystem emerging as a cornerstone of economic growth and innovation. Across the continent, startups and tech hubs...
The insurance market in South Africa has long been a pillar of the financial services sector, offering protection against risks ranging from corporate continuity to personal...
Dr Bosun Tijani, recently announced Nigeria’s ambitious plan to build 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic infrastructure across the country has received a significant boost from the...
BasiGo, a leading Kenyan electric bus startup, has secured a significant funding boost of $41.5 million, enabling it to accelerate its mission of electrifying public transportation...
Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, has now ascended to the rank of the world’s second richest person, with a net worth of...
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...
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...
