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AI is becoming an essential ingredient of SaaS platforms. The nature of SaaS organizations requires…
Battery life is a key deciding factor when choosing a smartphone. Phones now drain more…
Vocadom has committed to addressing the digital divide in KwaZulu-Natal by investing R100 million to…
MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, is taking a bold step to redefine how Africans…
Mastercard has unveiled a new cloud-based connectivity platform, Cloud Edge, that will revolutionize the way…
Tesla has officially launched its long-anticipated African venture, opening its first office on the continent…
In a decisive step toward expanding its footprint in immigrant financial services, London-based fintech LemFi…
Once hailed as Africa’s first tech unicorn, Jumia is undergoing a major transformation to regain…
Africa’s bustling boda boda (motorcycle taxi) sector, which sustains the livelihoods of millions across Kenya,…
Moove, the Nigerian-born mobility fintech, is making waves in the global mobility scene. Founded in…
A landmark investment vehicle is launching this July in Mauritius with a clear purpose: to…
In early June 2025, Definely, the UK-based legal tech innovator, secured a $30 million Series B funding…
Look around you.You’ll discover that many people recognize the word “fintech.” They know it exists—but…
In a dramatic turn of events, Elon Musk’s apology to Trump is reshaping both political…
BUSINESS
Let’s be real: African consumers are not easy to win over—and can you blame them? Decades of scams, broken promises, fake products, and poor service have taught people across the continent to ask hard questions before spending a single naira, cedi, or shilling. In an age where “buy now” buttons…
In a powerful move to support Nigeria’s small business ecosystem, Sterling Bank has partnered with the Lagos State Government (LASG) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) to roll out collateral-free loans for small businesses. This new initiative aims to provide thousands of entrepreneurs across Lagos with access to credit—without the…
₦208,000 down. 15% commission. Daily costs slashed in half. If those numbers don’t jump out at you, they should. Bolt’s recent rollout of ₦3.2 million electric tricycles in Lagos isn’t just another pilot project to test the EV waters — it’s a real-time attempt to crack one of Africa’s hardest…
Far from a typical mentoring program, Showpo’s Future Female Founders Program represents a bold investment in the future of female entrepreneurship. The program is spearheaded by Jane Lu, the CEO of Showpo. Aimed at driving real change, this not-for-profit educational campaign focuses on empowering college-aged women to break into the…
Startup
Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup, has announced an exclusive partnership with Miva Open University,…
African startups raised a total of $343 million in April 2025 across 39 publicly disclosed…
For most African venture capitalists, the formula is familiar: payments, logistics, e-commerce, rinse, repeat. If…
MEST Africa, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the second cohort of 12…
Google has started accepting applications for the 2025 edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator…
Moroccan regtech startup VOVE ID has successfully secured new investment from The Baobab Network, a…
people
Michael Seibel, a central figure in Y Combinator’s rise over the past decade, is stepping…
Nigerian eCommerce startup, Bumpa, has announced the passing away of its co-founder and CTO, Adetunji…
Absa has made a significant move in the banking sector by appointing Kenny Fihla, the…
Nissan announced on Tuesday that Ivan Espinosa, the company’s Chief Planning Officer, will assume the…
Cikü Mugambi has joined DOB Equity, a private equity fund based in the Netherlands that…
Adenia Partners, a private equity firm focused on Africa, has announced the appointment of Franck…
Cryptocurrency
IvoryPay, a blockchain-powered payment and remittance platform designed to facilitate stable cryptocurrency payments for businesses…
Namibia is exploring the potential launch of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a…
South Africa’s financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has announced that cryptocurrency platforms…
Ghana is poised to launch its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-Cedi, after several…
Last week, a significant breach in the cryptocurrency world occurred when hackers managed to steal…
Coinbase, a leading player in the global cryptocurrency market, has announced a strategic partnership with…