22 April 2025
- Arnergy, a leading Nigerian provider of distributed renewable energy solutions, has announced the successful close of an $18 million funding round aimed at accelerating the deployment of its solar energy systems across Africa. The funding round was…
22 April 2025
- InfiniLink, an Egyptian semiconductor startup specializing in next-generation chip design and connectivity solutions, has secured $10 million in a seed funding round to accelerate product development and expand into international markets. The round…
22 April 2025
- In a significant regional fintech move, Abu Dhabi-based financial services firm Maseera has announced its acquisition of Egyptian fintech startup ADVA, marking a strategic step to bolster its presence in North Africa’s rapidly expanding digital…
22 April 2025
- PayTic, a rapidly expanding Moroccan fintech startup specialising in card management and payment automation solutions, has announced the closure of a $4 million funding round aimed at accelerating its growth across Africa and the Middle East. The…
22 April 2025
- Umba, a digital banking platform based in Kenya, has announced the successful securing of $5 million in debt financing to fuel its expansion plans and strengthen its lending operations across Africa. The funding, sourced from a consortium of global…
22 April 2025
- Egyptian quick-commerce (q-commerce) startup Rabbit has announced a new funding round to drive its expansion into the Saudi Arabian market, marking a significant step in its regional growth strategy. The investment amount remains undisclosed but is…
22 April 2025
- A South Korean startup has earned a special award at GITEX Africa 2025, the continent’s largest information and communication technology (ICT) exhibition. The Korea-Africa Foundation announced on April 21 that Korean startups from diverse sectors—…
21 April 2025
- Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of our time. From rising temperatures and extreme weather events to biodiversity loss and food insecurity, the consequences are widespread and deeply interconnected. As the world seeks bold,…
20 April 2025
- Netflix is entering the territory of video podcasts, which could mean a seismic shift in its content strategy. Recently, co-CEO Ted Sarandos said that as video podcasts rise in popularity, some may eventually find their way to Netflix. The Strategic…
19 April 2025
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a Cassava Technologies company, has teamed up with Christian Aid and IBM for a digital upskilling workshop in Kenya. The workshop was aimed at tackling Africa’s sustainable development challenges through technology.…
18 April 2025
- Before the expected atmospheric re-entry of a large piece of space debris, the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has issued out a Kenya Space Debris Warning for NORAD ID 61909 / 2024-205R. Although the object is not expected to land in Kenya, authorities…
18 April 2025
- Beautiful Destinations, the company behind highly engaging content on Instagram since 2012 is on the hunt for everyday people with a flair for filming to become its next travel creators and embark on an incredible lifestyle in Dubai – for free!…
18 April 2025
- Opera Mini AI integration is now live in the browser app as the company moves to make AI more accessible. The app now has Aria, the browser assistant, integrated right in. Opera Mini already boasts over 100 million users across the globe, including…
17 April 2025
- In a major policy shift aimed at revitalizing the financial sector, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revealed that it will lift its nine-year moratorium on the licensing of new commercial banks. This change, set to take effect on July 1, 2025, is…
17 April 2025
- Opera Limited, a technology company registered in the Cayman Islands and owned by Chinese interests, has reported a notable rise in the valuation of its minority stake in OPay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintech companies. As per Opera’s latest…
17 April 2025
- In a bold but controversial move, Kenyan agritech company Twiga Foods has acquired majority stakes in three local distributors—Jumra, Sojpar, and Raisons—as it accelerates its transition from a supplier of farm-fresh produce to a full-service fast-…
17 April 2025
- Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has launched the Flutterwave Accelerate Workshop, a two-day virtual coaching program aimed at empowering young Africans with the practical skills necessary to thrive in the tech industry. The…
17 April 2025
- Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is now open for applications for its 2025 cohort! This 3-month hybrid program is designed to empower Seed to Series A tech startups across Africa that are leveraging AI to address major challenges. Participants…
17 April 2025
- Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a three-month initiative designed to support early-stage startups using artificial intelligence to address Africa’s most pressing challenges. The Google for…
17 April 2025
- From producing instant noodles to exporting honey to the United States, these three entrepreneurs are building ventures in Zambia’s agribusiness and food sector.
17 April 2025
- Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), has announced a collaboration with IBM and its ecosystem partner Power Maroc (PowerM). The partnership aims to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation in…
17 April 2025
- South African fintech startup Stitch has announced the successful closure of a $55 million Series B funding round, marking a major milestone in its mission to expand financial infrastructure across Africa. The round was led by New York-based investor…
17 April 2025
- Egyptian quick-commerce (q-commerce) startup Rabbit has announced a new round of funding to fuel its expansion into the Saudi Arabian market, signaling a major step forward in its regional growth strategy. The undisclosed investment, led by existing…
17 April 2025
- PayTic, a fast-growing Moroccan fintech startup specializing in card management and payment automation solutions, has announced a $4 million funding round aimed at accelerating its growth across Africa and the Middle East. The round was led by Pan-…
17 April 2025
- Umba, the Kenyan digital banking platform, has announced it has secured $5 million in debt financing to support its expansion plans and boost lending operations across Africa. The funding, provided by a consortium of global impact investors and…
17 April 2025
- In a major regional fintech development, Abu Dhabi-based financial services firm Maseera has announced the acquisition of Egyptian fintech startup ADVA, marking a strategic move to strengthen its footprint in North Africa’s fast-growing digital…
17 April 2025
- Djamo, a fast-growing fintech startup from Côte d’Ivoire, has announced it has raised $17 million in fresh funding to expand its digital banking services across Francophone Africa. The funding round was led by Partech Africa, with strong participation…
17 April 2025
- Arnergy, a leading Nigerian provider of distributed renewable energy solutions, has announced the close of an $18 million funding round to accelerate the deployment of its solar energy systems across Africa. The round was led by All On, an off-grid…
17 April 2025
- Village Capital, a leading global supporter of impact-driven startups, has announced the launch of the second edition of its Greentech Africa Accelerator Program, aimed at empowering early-stage startups developing solutions to combat climate change…
17 April 2025
- InfiniLink, an Egyptian semiconductor startup specializing in next-generation chip design and connectivity solutions, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round to accelerate product development and expand into international markets. The round was…
17 April 2025
- OPPO has launched its Easter sale offers by offering exclusive discounts on some of its devices in partnership with LOOP, including the recently announced A5 Pro, A38, Reno11 F, and Reno12 F. The OPPO Kenya Easter sale will run from today to the 26th…
17 April 2025
- The Secret of Us and Tortured Poets Department have been on repeat these past few weeks, and my companion has been the Tozo Crystal Pods, the latest true wireless stereo earbuds that have been making waves in the country. Tozo already makes incredible…
16 April 2025
- Dambe is a traditional boxing style that originated in northern Nigeria. The sport draws inspiration from spear and shield warfare.
16 April 2025
- The convergence of Internet of Things [IoT] and automation is reshaping industries, and Epson is at the forefront of this transformation in Business Imaging [BI]. By integrating advanced IoT solutions and intelligent automation, Epson is enhancing…
16 April 2025
- This Easter season, HMD, the makers of Nokia phones, is giving you the perfect reason to upgrade your smartphone. For a limited time only, customers in Kenya can pre-order the all-new HMD Skyline and enjoy massive savings on this premium device from…
16 April 2025
- Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the makers of Nokia phones, has officially rolled out the HMD Arc and HMD 130 Music (also known as Frodo) smartphones in Kenya. According to HMD, the phones have been designed with the Kenyan consumer in mind, offering…
16 April 2025
- Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, has been conferred the Freedom of the City of London, one of the world’s oldest and most respected civic honours. The award celebrates Dr. Mwangi’s decades-long commitment to…
16 April 2025
- Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, and Nuzo, Africa’s leading local currency stablecoin platform, have announced a partnership to enable one million African small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to access blockchain-based financial…
16 April 2025
- BNI Kenya, part of the world’s largest business networking organization, BNI, will be hosting a dynamic business growth conference headlined by renowned international coach, consultant, and trainer Phil Berg. The event will be held under the theme: “…
16 April 2025
- Jumia, the African e-commerce platform, has transformed how people shop on the continent and created job opportunities for many at the same time. Founded in Nigeria in 2012, Jumia has over the years expanded its footprint to North Africa, East Africa…
16 April 2025
- vivo has officially launched the vivo V50 smartphone in Kenya. The phone succeeds the vivo V40 (Review), which was launched last year. vivo is describing the V50 as its most advanced portrait flagship smartphone to date. Just as its predecessors, the…
15 April 2025
- After spending ten years traveling across developing countries in both Asia and Africa, Axel Peyriere, the CEO of Auto24—a used car marketplace—began investing in African startups as an angel investor in 2011. In the fourteen years since he started…
15 April 2025
- Glynn Capital, Flourish Ventures, and Norrsken22 participated in the round, joining existing investors Ribbit Capital, PayPal Ventures, The Raba Partnership, and Firstminute Capital. Stitch made its public debut in February 2021 and has since raised a…
15 April 2025
- The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia has officially approved Starlink’s operational license, allowing the company to commence services in the country. This announcement was made during an official ceremony held in Mogadishu, which…
15 April 2025
- Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), is advocating for a new law that would mandate the registration of every mobile phone in the country—not just SIM cards. The aim is to…
15 April 2025
- PayPal, a global leader in digital payments and commerce, has announced a strategic collaboration with TerraPay, a worldwide money movement company, to facilitate real-time fund transfers for PayPal users across the Middle East and Africa. This…
15 April 2025
- Equinix, a leading global data center provider and the company behind the acquisition of Nigeria’s MainOne, has announced plans to invest $140 million in expanding digital infrastructure across southern Nigeria over the next two years. According to a…
15 April 2025
- South Africa boasts a highly diverse economy, supported by a well-educated workforce and a strong culture of entrepreneurship. Its dynamic market, economic variety, global connectivity, and favorable legal environment contribute to its growing appeal…
15 April 2025
- Founder of African Warriors Fighting Championship wants to transform a traditional Nigerian boxing style into a global business.
15 April 2025
- Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is back for its 7th edition, with applications open for the 2025 competition.
