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30 May 2025 - In a significant move to address the gender funding gap in emerging markets, Village Capital has partnered with Standard Chartered to invest $200,000 in three women-led startups across Africa and MENA. This initiative, part of Standard Chartered’s…

30 May 2025 - Launched May 16 by Benin’s tech hub Sèmè City (with World Bank backing), Next Impact is a new entrepreneurship support scheme aimed at ambitious Beninese aged 18–35. The initiative, part of the PF2E jobs project, offers selected youth entrepreneurs both…

30 May 2025 - ValU CEO Walid Hassouna calls the firm’s upcoming EGX debut “a significant milestone” that cements its role as a leading fintech player in the region. Indeed, U Consumer Finance S.A.E. (operating as ValU) won provisional approval to list on the Egyptian…

30 May 2025 - SolarNow – once a poster child of Africa’s off-grid solar boom – has suddenly entered voluntary liquidation in Kenya. A May 2025 notice in the Kenya Gazette shows that SolarNow Services (K) Ltd (the Kenyan subsidiary) was put into a creditors’ voluntary…

30 May 2025 - The Bank of Central African States (BEAC), central bank for the six CEMAC member countries—Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, and the Central African Republic—announced on May 27, 2025, a record liquidity injection of 420 billion CFA…

30 May 2025 - The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2025 economic outlook has spotlighted a staggering financial hemorrhage: Africa loses over $587 billion annually due to capital flight—money that could otherwise transform the continent’s infrastructure, social…

30 May 2025 - Konexa, a prominent renewable energy developer and investor, is accelerating Nigeria’s clean energy growth with a landmark $80 million solar power project supported by the Seed Capital Assistance Facility (SCAF). Confirmed on May 26, 2025, this funding…

30 May 2025 - The Dealroom Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 has thrust African cities such as Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg into the global spotlight as rapidly emerging hubs of technological innovation. While headlines often focus on unicorn counts and…

30 May 2025 - Check Point Software Technologies has revealed plans to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, the first fully automated, multi-vendor pre-emptive threat exposure and mitigation platform.  The company says the acquisition is in response to increased AI-fueled…

30 May 2025 - A new initiative aimed at transforming the way early-stage businesses are supported across Africa was officially launched in Nairobi on Thursday. The initiative, named Conecta Africa, is led by the entrepreneurship platform Bridge for Billions, and…

29 May 2025 - The tumultuous experiment of using political power in Washington by Musk seems to be coming to an end. Once hailed as the innovation czar, self-proclaimed “efficiency tsar” of President Trump, Musk has been shrinking away from federal government work…

29 May 2025 - X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, has declared that encrypted DMs are to be suspended indefinitely, with no clue on when they will be reinstated. Previously sent encrypted chats are still accessible to users, but there is presently no…

29 May 2025 - Ministers and African stakeholders, led by H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, joined forces to push forward Africa’s digital transformation at the 14th Connected series and 2nd Connected Africa Summit. Building on the 2024 Nairobi Declaration, the…

29 May 2025 - Equity Group has released its Equity Q1 2025 Results, showcasing steadfast financial performance amid a dynamic economic environment. The Group posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Kshs 15.4 billion, indicating careful cost management and strong growth of…

29 May 2025 - Opera is taking a bold step toward the future of web interaction with Neon, an ambitious new browser designed to do more than just help you browse – it wants to think, act, and build on your behalf. Opera AI browser Neon is an agentic browser, as the…

29 May 2025 - Apple is preparing to launch a major rebranding overhaul across its software platforms by renaming its operating systems by calendar year, starting with iOS 16, macOS 16, and related updates. The company is set to reveal this at next month’s WWDC 2025.…

29 May 2025 - Explore effective customer acquisition strategies tailored for African startups, addressing unique market challenges and leveraging local insights. The post 5 Customer Acquisition Tips for African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

29 May 2025 - Global cloud communications platform Infobip has partnered with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally. The new integration enables Infobip and Oracle customers and partners to access Infobip’s omnichannel services…

29 May 2025 - According to the latest data from GSMA, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least connected region globally. While mobile internet access is expanding, a significant usage gap persists.  In 2024, GSMA notes that 27% of the population in the region was using…

28 May 2025 - Achieving PCI DSS certification is crucial for African startups, ensuring payment data security and fostering growth in the fintech sector. The post PCI DSS Certification in Africa: Key Steps appeared first on Tech In Africa.

28 May 2025 - Digital trade is rapidly emerging as a strong pillar for Africa’s economic transformation, with Kenya positioning itself as a key player. Speaking at the Connected Africa Summit 2025, Stanley Kamanguya, CEO of the ICT Authority, outlined Kenya’s bold…

28 May 2025 - NCBA Bank has announced advancements to the NCBA Now app to allow for the instant onboarding of new customers. With this latest addition to NCBA Now, customers can now enjoy a fully digital account opening process. This enhancement marks a significant…

27 May 2025 - Social media platforms are struggling in the face of rising misinformation and scams, particularly involving cryptocurrency. In its bid to contain misinformation so that it can remain the best social media network, X (formerly Twitter) launched…

27 May 2025 - Safaricom is making a bold move into artificial intelligence (AI), with Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO) Cynthia Kropac announcing that the telco is making approximately $500 million investment in AI infrastructure across East Africa over the…

27 May 2025 - Explore how smart cities in Africa drive economic growth through job creation, efficient resource management, and technological innovation. The post Smart Cities in Africa: Economic Benefits Explained appeared first on Tech In Africa.

27 May 2025 - Let’s be honest – camera expectations in a sub-12K smartphone are usually pretty grim. Washed-out images, laggy shutter buttons, and “AI” modes that make things worse, not better. So, that’s what I had in mind when I got the HMD Arc. But after a couple…

27 May 2025 - The Connected Africa Summit 2025 will put a strong emphasis on policy dialogue and strategic frameworks aimed at advancing Africa’s digital transformation. This is according to Stanley Kamanguya, CEO of the ICT Authority of Kenya. Speaking during a…

27 May 2025 - When it comes to budget smartphones, companies usually cut corners on battery capacity or power efficiency, the HMD Arc battery life stands out as a pleasant surprise. With its beefy 5000mAh battery, this entry-level smartphone competes with more…

27 May 2025 - More than 1200 delegates from across Africa have gathered in Diani, Kenya, for the annual Connected Africa Summit 2025. The leaders include leaders in government, business, academia, and development sectors and is being hosted by The Ministry of…

27 May 2025 - Valour Inc. has appointed GulfCap Investment Bank as its key transaction advisor for cross-listing its exchange-traded products on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The cross-listing is subject to approval by the Capital Markets Authority and will…

27 May 2025 - Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025. Qualcomm Make in Africa is an equity-free mentorship program that identifies promising early-stage and deep-technology startups eager to use advanced…

27 May 2025 - 888starz has established itself as a prominent player in the online gaming and betting industry in Kenya, offering a seamless and enjoyable experience to its users. Tailored to meet the preferences of Kenyan players, the platform provides a wide range…

26 May 2025 - The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 is returning to the country for its third edition. The conference is one of Africa’s most influential gatherings in the blockchain and digital asset space and will be hosted from June 12–13, 2025,…

26 May 2025 - In a historic development for Egypt’s financial sector, Catalyst Partners Middle East finalized the nation’s first special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger by acquiring digital lending startup Qardy in a transaction worth EGP 1.16 billion (…

26 May 2025 - Foreign currency shortages and bureaucratic obstacles are driving Egyptian startups to move overseas, but Cairo is responding with a new incentive: tax-free zones aimed at helping tech companies grow. The government aims to keep entrepreneurs in the…

26 May 2025 - Lagos ranks as the world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem in Dealroom.co’s Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025. With a population of 21.3 million, the Nigerian city has recorded an 11.6-fold increase in startup enterprise value since 2017, despite…

26 May 2025 - Aruwa Capital Management, a female-led private equity firm in Lagos, has secured $35 million in the second close of its gender-focused fund, Aruwa Capital Fund II. The fund seeks to address the early-stage financing gap for women-led and gender-diverse…

26 May 2025 - Ghanaian retail technology firm Tendo Technologies has revealed its strategic acquisition of Shopa, another Ghana-based company, through a cash-and-stock agreement designed to transform supply chain infrastructure throughout Africa. Established in 2021…

26 May 2025 - Kofa, a clean-tech startup based in Ghana, has secured $8 million via a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to scale its battery-swapping infrastructure, with the goal of boosting electric mobility and promoting clean energy adoption throughout West Africa.…

26 May 2025 - Explore how technology transfer laws in Africa impact innovation and economic growth, highlighting challenges and solutions for startups. The post Technology Transfer Laws in Africa: Key Insights appeared first on Tech In Africa.

26 May 2025 - Seven inspiring female founders are among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, announced by iHUB Kenya. This is the first time this milestone has been achieved since the Fellowship was…

26 May 2025 - Teams of ICT students from Kenya performed strongly at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, highlighting the rapid development of digital skills in the country. A combined team of ICT students from Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and…

26 May 2025 - Nokia has announced that Reflex will deploy its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernize and scale its network in South Africa. The deployment will enable faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and deliver a better broadband…

25 May 2025 - Explore the contrasting startup funding landscapes of Kenya and Nigeria, highlighting their unique strengths and challenges in the African tech ecosystem. The post Kenya vs. Nigeria: Startup Funding Comparison appeared first on Tech In Africa.

24 May 2025 - Explore Africa's thriving freelance tech landscape with the top platforms connecting skilled professionals to global opportunities. The post Top 10 Freelance Tech Platforms in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

24 May 2025 - Kenya's startup ecosystem is shifting focus from fintech to climate-tech and agri-tech, achieving $638 million in funding in 2024. The post Kenya Startup Funding Trends 2025 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

23 May 2025 - While digital banking offers significant convenience, it also brings a growing challenge from sophisticated fraud. One of the latest scams uses a reverse psychology tactic to trick individuals worried about data theft into giving away their credit card…

23 May 2025 - NTT DATA today announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic role, Moodley will spearhead NTT DATA’s artificial intelligence initiatives…

23 May 2025 - Kenyan startups with innovative, impact-driven solutions are invited to apply for Cohort 9 of the develoPPP Ventures programme, which opened its application window on May 15, 2025. The initiative offers EUR 100,000 in non-dilutive funding, along with…

23 May 2025 - NCBA Group has recorded a significant growth in its digital lending business, disbursing KES 307 billion in digital loans in Q1, 2025. This is an impressive 32% increase compared to the same period last year. NCBA revealed this during the release of its…