In one of the most shocking developments in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, Paystack—a leading fintech giant—suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, in November 2025...
Cyberchain, Africa’s leading Web3 and digital economy convener, is proud to announce Tokenized Economy 2025, the continent’s premier industry conference driving Africa’s entry into the next...
Kenya and Tanzania recently inaugurated a 130 km terrestrial fiber‑optic link connecting Dar es Salaam to Mombasa via the Lunga Lunga/Horohoro border crossing. The project physically integrates Tanzania’s NOFBI (National...
On July 21, 2025, Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and AfriLabs, Africa’s largest pan‑African network of innovation hubs, formally signed a strategic collaboration agreement. The aim: to...
Kenyan fintech innovator Craft Silicon has unveiled Small Talk, a voice-first generative AI assistant designed for financial services. Launched officially during the 2025 SACCO Summit in...
In July 2025, MTN South Africa’s fintech arm, MTN MoMo, unveiled a landmark initiative: a rent‑to‑own handset program designed to make 4G and 5G smartphones accessible...
Uber Kenya recently introduced a suite of upgraded safety and sustainability tools for its Uber Boda motorcycle taxi service—raising the bar for safety and professionalism in...
In March 2025, Kenyan logistics SaaS startup Leta raised a US $5 million seed round, led by Speedinvest and joined by Google’s Africa Investment Fund and Equator...
In July 2025, Treepz—formerly known as Plentywaka—became the first African‑founded corporate mobility startup to officially launch operations in Canada, securing the University of Toronto‑backed African Impact...
In July 2025, Yango Group—a Dubai‑based global technology company—announced the opening of its new regional African headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, consolidating its operations across Africa...
BasiGo Ltd, a Nairobi-based EV mobility startup founded in 2021, has officially rolled out Kenya’s first-ever electric matatu (minibus) pilot on inter-city routes, extending its footprint...
In late July 2025, Safaricom and PayPal officially launched a strategic partnership that connects M‑PESA, Africa’s leading mobile money platform, to PayPal’s global payment network. This...
The Africa Crypto Giants Awards (ACGAWARDS) is proud to officially announce the 2nd edition of the continent’s flagship recognition platform for excellence in crypto, blockchain, and...
The Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, became a vibrant hub of energy, intellect, and innovation on Saturday, July 5, 2025, as over 500+ young Nigerians...
By 2025, a quiet but telling shift has taken place in Africa’s digital entertainment landscape. The streaming giants that once set their sights on Africa’s “next...
In 2025, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads in its digital evolution. From fintech startups in Lagos to agritech ventures in Nairobi, there’s an undeniable wave...
In 2011, Jason Njoku launched IROKOtv, an audacious venture aimed at building the Netflix of Africa. Backed by prominent investors like Tiger Global, the vision was...
In a transformative development for Francophone Africa, a bold $69 million (CFA 40 billion) fund has been launched to turbocharge DeepTech innovation across the region. This...
In a significant milestone for African fintech, Flutterwave has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies by FXC Intelligence. This accolade underscores...
In a bold and strategic move signaling Africa’s accelerating digital transformation, Airtel Africa has announced plans to list its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, in the...
In a significant move poised to reshape Africa’s digital landscape, TeKnowledge has unveiled a new brand identity and an AI-first service model aimed at accelerating enterprise...
In 2025, MacKenzie Scott, renowned philanthropist and former spouse of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, experienced a significant decrease in her net worth. As of May, her...
The artificial intelligence landscape is undergoing yet another seismic shift. OpenAI, the powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is in active negotiations with Microsoft to restructure their multi-billion-dollar partnership,...
In a landmark moment for the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin has soared past the $104,000 mark, signaling not just a resurgence in investor confidence but also highlighting...
In a country grappling with corruption, censorship, and a broken justice system, whistleblowers are often either silenced, ignored, or criminalized. But in the age of social...
BlackishGold Media Ltd, the powerhouse behind BlackishGoldStudios, TAGI.AFRICA and TAGIAFRICA Magazine, has officially launched its latest groundbreaking initiative: Africa Creatorz Firechat — a raw, unfiltered digital...
In an era where Africa’s youth are bombarded with digital noise, fleeting fame, and conflicting values, Ambassador Mark Idiahi is making a bold statement: the continent’s...
In a bold move to assert dominance in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape,Mark Zuckerberg,CEO of Meta Platforms has unveiled its standalone AI assistant app, positioning...
In a groundbreaking move that has shaken up Kenya’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Twiga Foods, a leading B2B e-commerce platform for food distribution, has acquired...
In a significant development within the North African fintech landscape, Maseera Holding for Financial Investments (Maseera), a portfolio company of 2PointZero and a subsidiary of the...
In 2024, Nigerian banks collectively invested a staggering ₦518.5 billion in Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, marking a significant leap from previous years. This surge in spending...
When the dust settled at this year’s Vanguard Awards and Leadership Awards, one name stood out in the fintech category—OPay. The Chinese-backed Nigerian fintech company walked...
In a continent where access to healthcare is riddled with systemic challenges, Chinonso Egemba—better known as Aproko Doctor—is taking a bold step. With a loyal digital...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Global Internship Program for 2025, offering young professionals a unique opportunity to...
In a dramatic turn of events, Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s leading cryptocurrency, tumbled below the critical $100,000 threshold, sparking a wave of liquidations across the industry...
In an era dominated by the rapid rise of streaming platforms, the Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, continues to defy global trends. According to...
BlackishGold Studios, the dynamic media powerhouse and parent company of TAGiAfrica, is set to revolutionize the dating scene with the launch of its latest reality show,...
In the bustling world of artificial intelligence, where breakthroughs are announced almost daily, one company is quietly but decisively carving out a name for itself: DeepSeek....
In a significant move that further solidifies the growing intersection between business, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI), Adebayo Ogunlesi, a renowned Nigerian-born businessman and the chairman...
In a groundbreaking announcement that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the United States, President Donald Trump unveiled a joint venture dubbed...
The 2025 Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarships are now available, providing African students with the unique opportunity to pursue postgraduate degrees at the prestigious African...
In a fast-evolving fintech landscape where every move can signal the start of a game-changing shift, Moniepoint’s recent funding round with Visa has the potential to...
On January 23, 2025, Google made waves in the tech world with an announcement that sent ripples through the AI industry: the tech giant is investing...
In one of the most shocking developments in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, Paystack—a leading fintech giant—suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology...
Cyberchain, Africa’s leading Web3 and digital economy convener, is proud to announce Tokenized Economy 2025, the continent’s premier industry conference...
On July 21, 2025, Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and AfriLabs, Africa’s largest pan‑African network of innovation hubs, formally signed a...
In July 2025, MTN South Africa’s fintech arm, MTN MoMo, unveiled a landmark initiative: a rent‑to‑own handset program designed to...
Uber Kenya recently introduced a suite of upgraded safety and sustainability tools for its Uber Boda motorcycle taxi service—raising the...
In July 2025, Treepz—formerly known as Plentywaka—became the first African‑founded corporate mobility startup to officially launch operations in Canada, securing...
In late July 2025, Safaricom and PayPal officially launched a strategic partnership that connects M‑PESA, Africa’s leading mobile money platform,...
The Africa Crypto Giants Awards (ACGAWARDS) is proud to officially announce the 2nd edition of the continent’s flagship recognition platform...
By 2025, a quiet but telling shift has taken place in Africa’s digital entertainment landscape. The streaming giants that once...
In a transformative development for Francophone Africa, a bold $69 million (CFA 40 billion) fund has been launched to turbocharge...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Global Internship Program for 2025, offering...
The 2025 Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarships are now available, providing African students with the unique opportunity to pursue...
This call for applications is restricted to trainees who successfully completed the technical and entrepreneurship training under the Youth Employment...
The African Management Institute (AMI), in collaboration with Stanford Seed, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Aspire Business...
THRIVE Academy is an exceptional opportunity for early-stage agrifood tech startups to commercialize their innovations and set the foundation for...
Kenya and Tanzania recently inaugurated a 130 km terrestrial fiber‑optic link connecting Dar es Salaam to Mombasa via the Lunga Lunga/Horohoro border crossing. The...
Kenyan fintech innovator Craft Silicon has unveiled Small Talk, a voice-first generative AI assistant designed for financial services. Launched officially...
In March 2025, Kenyan logistics SaaS startup Leta raised a US $5 million seed round, led by Speedinvest and joined by...
In July 2025, Yango Group—a Dubai‑based global technology company—announced the opening of its new regional African headquarters in Abidjan, Côte...
BasiGo Ltd, a Nairobi-based EV mobility startup founded in 2021, has officially rolled out Kenya’s first-ever electric matatu (minibus) pilot...
