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The Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA), managed by Sahel Capital, has received a significant…
South Africa-based investment firm REdimension Capital has officially announced the final close of its REdimension Real Estate Technology…
When Bolt first launched in Kenya, it entered the market with a promise to make…
President Bola Tinubu has permanently scrapped the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, a move…
The Kenyan government is evaluating a significant restructuring of Safaricom, the country’s largest publicly listed…
Paratus Group, a rapidly expanding digital infrastructure provider headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia, is preparing to…
Juggling a full-time job while building a side business has been one of the most…
Google has quietly agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing YouTube…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to commence operations in Nigeria…
Meta has quietly launched one of the most consequential updates for creators in recent times:…
In a significant step toward modernizing Egypt’s financial markets, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has launched…
In a landmark agreement poised to significantly advance Senegal’s industrial capabilities, Mercedes-Benz, through its globally…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is formally petitioning the South African government to consider an alternative to…
In a significant move that underscores its rapid growth trajectory, Kenyan edtech platform Craydel has…
Business
Paratus Group, a rapidly expanding digital infrastructure provider headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia, is preparing to launch a new mobile data network that could disrupt the country’s telecommunications landscape. The launch, scheduled for 2 September 2025, marks Paratus’s entry into Namibia’s mobile market, which is currently dominated by state-owned entities. Barney Harmse,…
Juggling a full-time job while building a side business has been one of the most formative experiences of my life. It has taught me grit, time management, and the raw mechanics of creating value from scratch. But the most unexpected lesson was how this entrepreneurial spirit transformed my performance at…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to commence operations in Nigeria in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s access to international development finance. This strategic expansion into Africa’s largest economy is expected to unlock substantial funding opportunities, particularly for Nigeria’s dynamic and fast-growing technology…
In a significant step toward modernizing Egypt’s financial markets, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has launched a new mobile application aimed at democratizing access to stock market information for the general public. The app, which recently entered its beta phase, provides a user-friendly, mobile-first platform for real-time data and updates on…
Startup
Wuilt, a Cairo-based startup specializing in e-commerce infrastructure, has successfully raised $2 million in fresh funding to…
Cairo-based startup Suplyd has successfully closed a $2 million pre-Series A funding round to accelerate the expansion of its…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed a $10 million investment into Breadfast,…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an injunction preventing the sale of assets…
Altera Biosciences, positioning itself as Africa’s first dedicated cell and gene therapy startup, has raised R29…
The University of Michigan’s International Investment Fund (IIF) has announced a strategic pre-seed investment in Swyft,…
people
Chowdeck, the Nigerian food delivery startup backed by Y Combinator, has made a significant move…
EFT Corporation has announced the appointment of Mike Smits as the new Group Managing Director.…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially appointed Tony Elumelu, the esteemed Founder and Group…
Capitec Bank has officially announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Gerrie Fourie, will retire during…
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday the untimely passing of its co-CEO, Han Jong-hee,…
In a notable development for the social media landscape, Bluesky, an alternative platform to X…
Cryptocurrency
Around 200 residents in Soweto West, a neighbourhood in Kibera, have started using Bitcoin for…
In a cyberattack that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase, one of the…
The Kenyan High Court has taken a firm stand on digital privacy by ruling against…
Flutterwave, Yellow Card, and Onafriq—three of Africa’s most innovative and impactful fintech companies—have joined the…
The creator economy in Africa has long been shaped by middlemen, gatekeepers, and platforms that…
Nigeria’s crypto market has seen highs and lows, from government repression to a booming peer-to-peer…