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Tshaamano Mabuba, a South African education technology entrepreneur, has won the latest...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 27, 2026littlefish, a Johannesburg-based fintech startup, has raised $9.5 million in Series A...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 25, 2026Great innovators are rarely shaped by grand beginnings. Often, their journeys begin...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 10, 2026Two African innovators have secured places among the Top 20 global finalists...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 6, 2026Agya Gaaro has been awarded the 2026 Projects for Peace grant to implement her project, “Always Comfortable,” in Juba, South Sudan. As a Clinical Undergraduate Researcher at the University of...
ByRugare MubikaApril 1, 2026A university laboratory breakthrough has edged ahead of Africa’s fast-growing agritech field, underscoring a shift towards deep-tech innovation on the continent. ReSurfify, a...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 18, 2026A new group of African leaders has been selected for the 2026 Tutu Fellowship and the impact could go far beyond individual recognition....
ByRugare MubikaApril 18, 2026Addressing malnutrition in Ethiopia requires more than awareness. It demands systems that deliver results at scale. A new agreement between the YADAM Foundation...
ByRugare MubikaApril 17, 2026The Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) has unveiled 37 innovation hubs under iHatch Cohort 5, one in each of Nigeria’s 36 states...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 17, 2026Kenya’s electric mobility experiment is moving from pilot to production. BasiGo has begun assembling electric vans locally, a shift that tests whether Africa...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 17, 2026Egypt’s family entertainment sector is entering a new phase of growth following a major partnership that is expected to unlock investment, create jobs...
ByRugare MubikaApril 17, 2026The final stage of the Agritech Innovation Challenge reaches its decisive moment today as four South African startups step into the spotlight at...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 16, 2026Africa’s growing investment in artificial intelligence is beginning to show tangible results, particularly in sectors that directly affect people’s lives. Through its AI4SDG3...
ByRugare MubikaApril 16, 2026African food manufacturing is edging further into global value chains as Ghana’s Uniik Foods secures institutional backing from Mirepa Investment Advisors in a...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 16, 2026The Top 10 finalists for the Startup World Cup Tunisia Regional Finale have been announced, bringing focus to some of the country’s most...
ByRugare MubikaApril 16, 2026In the vibrant heart of Ndola, in the Copperbelt, Zambia, a narrative...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaFebruary 7, 2025The WomenEntrepreneurs4Good program concluded its latest edition in Paris after a seven-month...
ByRugare MubikaNovember 15, 2025With a growing pool of talented entrepreneurs and rising interest from investors,...
ByRugare MubikaJuly 18, 2025From a childhood without textbooks to founding one of Kenya’s most impactful...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMay 8, 2025Ghana’s startup ecosystem is experiencing a renaissance, driven by entrepreneurs eager to...
ByFarirayi KahwembaNovember 27, 2025Nigerian entrepreneur Roberta Oyedokun and her team at Moppet Foods achieved a...
ByFarirayi KahwembaSeptember 29, 2025In 2025, the National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM), in collaboration with...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaSeptember 20, 2025Co-creation Hub, known as CcHUB, has opened applications for the fourth cohort...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 2, 2026In the vibrant archipelago of Cabo Verde, a quiet revolution that promises...
ByFarirayi KahwembaJuly 1, 2025Zambia has officially launched the inaugural Invest Zambia International Conference (IZIC) 2025,...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaJuly 16, 2025For far too long, creativity in Africa has been celebrated only as...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaJune 17, 2025Cape Town-based marine biotechnology company MariHealth Solutions operating at the intersection of...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaFebruary 20, 2026Cryptofy Digital is a clear example of African innovation in the digital...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaJuly 25, 2025“I am a proud Zimbabwean and African,” declares Tsitsi Masiyiwa, whose transformative...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaAugust 9, 2025The 2026 Qualcomm Make In Africa Startup Mentorship Program is set to strengthen Africa’s growing startup ecosystem by supporting innovative businesses that are...
ByRugare MubikaApril 13, 2026Africa’s fintech sector has reached a new inflection point as the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator has now supported 104 startups across five cohorts,...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 13, 2026A new cohort of emerging Nigerian screenwriters has been shortlisted for Film Lab Africa Phase 2, a flagship film accelerator backed by the...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 13, 2026Netagrow Technologies’ recent recognition for Engineering Innovation in AI for Sustainable Development by the Engineering Institution of Zambia marks an important step forward...
ByRugare MubikaApril 13, 2026The Plug and Play Cairo Program has opened applications for its seventh cohort, marking a new phase that is expected to strengthen Egypt’s...
ByRugare MubikaApril 14, 2026A new generation of African agrifood leaders is stepping into the spotlight, as the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) announces...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 14, 2026A small but strategically significant group of global investors, three of them deeply embedded in Africa’s venture ecosystem, has been selected for one...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 14, 2026As countries look for practical solutions to economic and social challenges, the BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit 2026 is emerging as a platform that...
ByRugare MubikaApril 14, 2026Angola has moved decisively to reposition itself within Africa’s fast-evolving technology landscape, with its National Assembly unanimously approving a landmark startup law aimed...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 24, 2026littlefish, a Johannesburg-based fintech startup, has raised $9.5 million in Series A funding to expand its financial infrastructure platform for small businesses across...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 25, 2026Africa’s most ambitious private-sector entrepreneurship engine has scaled again. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), chaired by Nigerian billionaire investor Tony Elumelu, has unveiled...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 23, 2026Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, has entered into a collaboration with Circle Internet Group, Inc. to expand the use of USDC...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 25, 2026South Africa’s technology sector is poised for its most significant gathering to date as Startup Club ZA (SCZA) officially unveils the inaugural South...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 25, 2026East Africa’s fast-evolving retail investment market has taken a decisive step toward institutionalisation after Ndovu launched a new multi-asset fund designed to give...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 21, 2026With agriculture supporting millions of livelihoods across Africa, the need for practical innovation continues to grow. The United Nations Development Programme is addressing...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 24, 2026The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation shortlist brings renewed momentum for African entrepreneurship, with 16 innovators selected from 11 countries to scale...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 26, 2026Nigeria’s Federal Government has awarded ₦2.5 billion (approx US$2 million) in grants to 45 student-led ventures, marking one of the country’s most significant...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 1, 2026A new intervention aimed at converting technical skills into scalable businesses has been launched in Namibia, as policymakers and private-sector actors intensify efforts...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 23, 2026The Ethiopian Youth Entrepreneurs Association (EYEA) has entered into a strategic partnership with NexGen Incubator SRL, a move expected to strengthen entrepreneurship and...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 21, 2026A new cohort of African technology startups is stepping into the global investment arena today as the Startup World Cup Lagos Regional convenes...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 26, 2026Cauridor, a US-based payment processing fintech, has partnered with Orca Fraud, a South African startup, to strengthen fraud detection and compliance across its...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 21, 2026Twelve education technology startups in Ethiopia have secured $60,000 each in equity-free funding under the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship,...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 30, 2026Malawi has authorised its first greenhouse gas mitigation project under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, in a move that positions African-led climate...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 24, 2026RIDE Ethiopia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kuriftu Resorts, a move that is expected to improve how people move between destinations...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 23, 2026Jacaranda Maternity is set to expand its reach and improve maternal healthcare services in Kenya following a $600,000 investment from Swedfund. The funding...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 23, 2026A new cohort of 20 high-growth African agribusiness startups has been selected for a continent-wide accelerator programme aimed at scaling local innovation, deepening...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 27, 2026Africa’s innovation economy has delivered one of its clearest signals yet of global intent, as VivaTech’s AfricaTech Award 2026 unveils a Top 30...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 31, 2026Egypt-based digital financial platform Telda has introduced a new securities investment service, a move expected to improve access to financial markets and support...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 30, 2026Impact innovation firm BFA Global and development agency FSD Africa have announced a fresh injection of $273,000 funding package for four early-stage businesses...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 28, 2026The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $1 million convertible loan to Lersha, a move expected to improve access to finance for...
ByRugare MubikaApril 2, 2026A new partnership between the International Finance Corporation and fintech company Cashi aims to improve access to digital financial services in Chad. The...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 27, 2026The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a €7.5 million investment in the Breega Africa Seed I Fund, marking a major push...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 2, 2026Nigerian fintech startup Xpend AI emerged victorious at the 2026 Startup World Cup Lagos Regional, clinching first place out of 11 finalists last...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 30, 2026The Global Startup Awards, the world’s largest independent startup ecosystem competition, is creating new opportunities for African innovators to grow, connect with investors...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 26, 2026Fifteen African countries have been recognized in the 2026 Change 100, a global initiative that highlights startups solving some of the world’s most...
ByRugare MubikaApril 1, 2026A new cohort of women entrepreneurs from across Africa has been selected into the second intake of the Green Acceleration Programme (GAP), a...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 26, 2026Six African women have been named among the finalists for the 2025/26 She Shapes AI Global Awards, highlighting the continent’s growing influence in...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 28, 2026A surge of demand has forced a strategic expansion at the Aurora Tech Award, as more than 335 founders competed for a limited...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 25, 2026A new generation of Ethiopian education technology start-ups has stepped into the spotlight after Reach for Change Ethiopia graduated its second cohort of...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 2, 2026The African Development Bank Group (AFDB) has approved a $15 million equity investment into a private equity vehicle targeting growth-stage African businesses, sharpening...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 31, 2026Tshaamano Mabuba, a South African education technology entrepreneur, has won the latest edition of a pan-African STEM innovation pitch competition, underscoring a growing...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaMarch 27, 2026APO Group has strengthened its position as a key player in Africa’s communications industry after winning gold in the Northern Africa category at...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 27, 2026PowerLabs, a Nigerian energy and climate-tech startup, has raised a pre-seed round led by Breega, with participation from Catalyst Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures...
ByRugare MubikaApril 10, 2026Applications have opened for the 2026 Women in Tech Accelerator, a flagship initiative backed by Standard Chartered Foundation, in a fresh push to...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 10, 2026Kenyan aquaculture company Victory Group has secured a $15 million follow-on investment from agriculture-focused investor AgDevCo, a move expected to strengthen fish production...
ByRugare MubikaApril 10, 2026mylo, the fintech arm of B.TECH, has introduced a new feature that allows customers to pay their installments through the InstaPay app. The...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 31, 2026Heirs Energies’ commitment of over $10 million to support 2,000 entrepreneurs across Africa is expected to ease one of the biggest challenges facing...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 31, 2026Standard Bank has arranged a $22 million multi-currency debt facility for Enko Education, marking a major milestone in Africa’s drive to scale high-impact,...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 1, 2026Agya Gaaro has been awarded the 2026 Projects for Peace grant to implement her project, “Always Comfortable,” in Juba, South Sudan. As a...
ByRugare MubikaApril 1, 2026Tunisian mobility startup Pixii Motors has been named Boldest Mobility Startup at the BOLD Awards 2026 in Barcelona, marking a major step forward...
ByRugare MubikaApril 2, 2026Morocco-based retail technology startup z.systems has raised $1.65 million in a Seed funding round led by Azur Innovation Management, bringing the company’s total...
ByRugare MubikaApril 7, 2026B.TECH has introduced a new platform, “B.TECH Business,” aimed at supporting companies with integrated technology solutions and improving how they manage their daily...
ByRugare MubikaMarch 30, 2026Inside Capital Partners has invested in Madagascar’s Hautes Études Pratiques Internationales (HEPI), marking a strategic push into the country’s higher education sector and...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 8, 2026Zambia Development Agency has approved a US$600,000 export financing facility aimed at accelerating non-traditional exports and placing youth-led enterprises at the forefront of...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 10, 2026Fido’s big win at the 5th Edition of the Ghana FinTech Awards is more than a celebration. It reflects a growing shift toward...
ByRugare MubikaApril 3, 2026Egypt’s leading fintech company Lucky, has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round, marking a decisive push to expand consumer credit...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 7, 2026In a decisive move to firewall African and Caribbean economies against the cascading volatility of the Middle East conflict, the African Export-Import Bank...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 9, 2026The African Development Bank Group (afd has approved an equity investment of up to $15 million into the Alterra Africa Accelerator Fund, sharpening...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 7, 2026EagleLion System Technology has been awarded the Mastercard Excellence in Fintech award in Ethiopia, marking a significant recognition of its role in advancing...
ByRugare MubikaApril 8, 2026Africa’s entrepreneurial economy is not merely rebounding, it is being rewired. In the first quarter of 2026, African start-ups raised $705 million across...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 11, 2026Access to early-stage funding remains a major challenge for many African entrepreneurs, particularly those building outside major tech hubs. Madica is addressing this...
ByRugare MubikaApril 9, 2026A new wave of African entrepreneurs tackling climate change and food insecurity has secured international backing, as Halcyon unveiled a cohort of 16...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 9, 2026Africa’s fintech sector has reached a new inflection point as the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator has now supported 104 startups across five cohorts,...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 13, 2026The 2026 Qualcomm Make In Africa Startup Mentorship Program is set to strengthen Africa’s growing startup ecosystem by supporting innovative businesses that are...
ByRugare MubikaApril 13, 2026South Africa’s Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has approved R36.9m ($2m) in grant funding for 32 community media projects, marking a significant...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 8, 2026DeepLeaf, a Moroccan agricultural technology startup, is expanding its global footprint through a new partnership with Agrivi, one of Europe’s established agricultural platforms....
ByRugare MubikaApril 11, 2026Applications are now open for the 2026 Cascador ScaleUp Program, an initiative designed to support growth-stage African founders as they prepare to scale...
ByRugare MubikaApril 9, 2026Foodics is stepping up its investment in young talent, taking part in the 9th edition of Egypt Career Summit 2026 with a clear...
ByRugare MubikaApril 7, 2026A new cohort of emerging Nigerian screenwriters has been shortlisted for Film Lab Africa Phase 2, a flagship film accelerator backed by the...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 13, 2026Netagrow Technologies’ recent recognition for Engineering Innovation in AI for Sustainable Development by the Engineering Institution of Zambia marks an important step forward...
ByRugare MubikaApril 13, 2026The Plug and Play Cairo Program has opened applications for its seventh cohort, marking a new phase that is expected to strengthen Egypt’s...
ByRugare MubikaApril 14, 2026A new generation of African agrifood leaders is stepping into the spotlight, as the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) announces...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 14, 2026A small but strategically significant group of global investors, three of them deeply embedded in Africa’s venture ecosystem, has been selected for one...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 14, 2026As countries look for practical solutions to economic and social challenges, the BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit 2026 is emerging as a platform that...
ByRugare MubikaApril 14, 2026A tightly contested field of 24 agritech ventures from 11 countries is entering the decisive phase of the AgriTech4Tunisia Innovation Challenge Bootcamp, a...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 15, 2026The final stage of the Agritech Innovation Challenge reaches its decisive moment today as four South African startups step into the spotlight at...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 16, 2026A $30 million financing programme approved by the Adaptation Fund is set to redraw the contours of climate resilience in Southern Africa, placing...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 15, 2026When Temitope Runsewe stepped onto the stage in Accra to receive the African Business Titan of the Year award, the moment captured years...
ByRugare MubikaApril 15, 2026African food manufacturing is edging further into global value chains as Ghana’s Uniik Foods secures institutional backing from Mirepa Investment Advisors in a...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 16, 2026Cross-border collaboration is becoming key to solving Africa’s mobility challenges. A new agreement between Pixii Motors and POGO, signed during GITEX AFRICA 2026,...
ByRugare MubikaApril 15, 2026The Top 10 finalists for the Startup World Cup Tunisia Regional Finale have been announced, bringing focus to some of the country’s most...
ByRugare MubikaApril 16, 2026Africa’s growing investment in artificial intelligence is beginning to show tangible results, particularly in sectors that directly affect people’s lives. Through its AI4SDG3...
ByRugare MubikaApril 16, 2026Kenya’s electric mobility experiment is moving from pilot to production. BasiGo has begun assembling electric vans locally, a shift that tests whether Africa...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 17, 2026Egypt’s family entertainment sector is entering a new phase of growth following a major partnership that is expected to unlock investment, create jobs...
ByRugare MubikaApril 17, 2026The Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) has unveiled 37 innovation hubs under iHatch Cohort 5, one in each of Nigeria’s 36 states...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 17, 2026Addressing malnutrition in Ethiopia requires more than awareness. It demands systems that deliver results at scale. A new agreement between the YADAM Foundation...
ByRugare MubikaApril 17, 2026A university laboratory breakthrough has edged ahead of Africa’s fast-growing agritech field, underscoring a shift towards deep-tech innovation on the continent. ReSurfify, a...
ByNomore KudzedzerekaApril 18, 2026A new group of African leaders has been selected for the 2026 Tutu Fellowship and the impact could go far beyond individual recognition....
ByRugare MubikaApril 18, 2026