Tech in Africa

4 Nov 2025 - mmWave technology revolutionizes internet access in Africa, providing high-speed connectivity to urban and rural communities while addressing…

4 Nov 2025 - AI is revolutionizing logistics for African startups, optimizing routes, reducing costs, and addressing infrastructure challenges. The post How AI…

3 Nov 2025 - Wingu Africa, a leading developer of carrier-neutral Tier III data centres in East Africa, has entered into a strategic partnership with Africa Data…

3 Nov 2025 - Polygon Labs has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Flutterwave, Africa’s largest payment infrastructure provider, which has processed over…

3 Nov 2025 - Chowdeck, the YC-backed food delivery startup, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing one million orders in a single month, highlighting…

3 Nov 2025 - Angolan mobility startup Anda has successfully secured $3.4 million (€3 million) in seed funding, co-led by European venture capital firms Breega and…

31 Oct 2025 - African startups have claimed top honours at the 15th edition of the Orange Social Ventures Prize (OSVP), securing a total of EUR 80K (USD 92K) in…

31 Oct 2025 - The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has extended the suspension of incorporation applications and preliminary approvals for companies seeking…

31 Oct 2025 - Enzi Mobility, a pioneering Kenyan e-mobility startup, has secured USD 3.5 million in funding through a strategic partnership with Kula PCC, a…

31 Oct 2025 - Kenyan agri-tech startup Synnefa has secured USD 300K in grant funding from the World Resources Institute’s Partnering for Green Growth and the…

31 Oct 2025 - When Iniubong Obonguko wrote his first line of code, he was not sitting behind a powerful computer. He was typing on a smartphone. Power cuts and…

30 Oct 2025 - Explore the leading mobile money platforms transforming Africa's financial landscape, enhancing e-commerce, and promoting financial inclusion. The…

29 Oct 2025 - The U.S. and Africa are collaborating to enhance renewable energy access and investment, leveraging resources and expertise for mutual growth. The…

29 Oct 2025 - Explore five partnership models essential for scaling EdTech in Africa, addressing unique challenges with innovative solutions. The post 5…

28 Oct 2025 - Explore how African digital health record startups are revolutionizing healthcare by improving data access, patient care, and operational efficiency…

28 Oct 2025 - Africa's AI investment shows rapid growth, yet remains unevenly distributed between North and Sub-Saharan regions, highlighting unique challenges and…

28 Oct 2025 - On the outskirts of Addis Ababa, 30-year-old Behailu Seboka, founder of Askema Engineering, manufactures brake pads using discarded materials from…

28 Oct 2025 - Africhange, a UK-licensed cross-border fintech platform, has partnered with Griffin, the UK’s leading bank for fintechs, to provide GBP bank…

28 Oct 2025 - Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced on Tuesday that the country plans to implement electronic visas by 2026 to streamline…

28 Oct 2025 - Velents.ai, an Egypt–Saudi Arabia-based artificial intelligence startup, has secured USD 1.5 million in funding to introduce Agent.sa, the first…

28 Oct 2025 - Wave Mobile, the $1.7 billion fintech unicorn that transformed West Africa’s payments landscape, is now undergoing a major shift in direction…

28 Oct 2025 - Utica Capital Unveils N20bn Venture Fund to Usher in a New Chapter for Nollywood   Utica Capital Limited has unveiled a landmark N20 billion…

27 Oct 2025 - Explore how mobility incubators empower African startups to tackle transport challenges through funding, mentorship, and tailored support. The post…

27 Oct 2025 - Explore how AI empowers African startups to proactively manage financial, operational, and regulatory risks for sustainable growth. The post How AI…

25 Oct 2025 - Nvidia has entered into a landmark US$700 million deal with Cassava Technologies (Cassava) to establish AI-ready data centres across several key…

25 Oct 2025 - The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, in partnership with Starz University, is proud to announce the launch of a significant Cybersecurity…

25 Oct 2025 - Tech in Africa is the leading platform connecting African startups, founders, and innovators with investors, customers, and the global tech ecosystem…

25 Oct 2025 - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made a significant move toward strengthening its regional security and crime prevention…

24 Oct 2025 - South African artificial intelligence company Locstat has secured €2.5 million (US$2.3 million) in a pre-Series A funding round to advance its market…

24 Oct 2025 - The UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), has taken a leading role as an anchor investor in Enko Capital’s…

23 Oct 2025 - Fast Loan set to help customers build credit profiles, alleviate financial pressure, and participate in the formal financial system. Mukuru, a…

23 Oct 2025 - The Republic of Guinea has finalized a significant GDP rebasing exercise, conducted by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) under the oversight…

23 Oct 2025 - Following the establishment of a regulatory framework for crypto assets, the Nigerian government is now focusing on stablecoins—digital tokens tied…

23 Oct 2025 - Ghana is working swiftly to implement formal cryptocurrency regulations by the end of December, underscoring a wider effort across Africa to manage a…

23 Oct 2025 - DHL Group has unveiled plans to invest over EUR 300 million across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), reinforcing its enduring dedication to one of the world’…

21 Oct 2025 - Spiro, the leading African company in two-wheel transportation and battery swapping, has announced a major milestone with the completion of a…

21 Oct 2025 - Rwanda is making significant strides toward becoming Africa’s next artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse, with a $17.5 million investment (…

21 Oct 2025 - Moniepoint, a leading fintech company in Africa, has announced the successful raise of an additional $90 million as part of its ongoing Series C…

21 Oct 2025 - It was nearly midnight in Lagos when Timilehin Ayantunji logged off from yet another one-on-one mentorship call. His mentee, an aspiring developer in…

21 Oct 2025 - CRDB Bank has reached a historic milestone with three major partnerships with leading development finance institutions: FinDev Canada, DEG (KfW Group…

20 Oct 2025 - Côte d’Ivoire’s state-backed investment arm, CDC-CI Capital, has injected 800 million CFA francs (approximately $1.4 million) into local payments…

20 Oct 2025 - Diacente Group, a prominent Ugandan developer specializing in green industrial zones, has announced a strategic partnership with the US-based Global…

20 Oct 2025 - After nearly seven years, Inseco, a Cape Town-based insect protein startup, has shut down its operations and sold its assets to industry partners,…

20 Oct 2025 - Yakeey, a Moroccan proptech startup with ambitions to revolutionize the country’s real estate sector, is set to secure up to $7 million in funding as…

20 Oct 2025 - Madica, the Africa-focused structured investment program affiliated with Flourish Ventures, has unveiled new investments in two AI-powered startups—…

17 Oct 2025 -   The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has announced plans to commence a nationwide SIM card registration exercise in November…

17 Oct 2025 - SpaceX’s satellite internet division, Starlink, has announced an investment of nearly R2 billion (approximately $116 million USD) to expand its…

17 Oct 2025 -  Nigerian startup Rana Energy announced that it has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to scale its AI-powered clean energy platform. The…

17 Oct 2025 - OpenAI has officially chosen the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as the location for its first-ever Artificial Intelligence Academy in Africa, a…

16 Oct 2025 - Africa is undergoing one of the fastest urban transformations in the world. With more than 1.46 billion people and cities expanding at unprecedented…