African startup fundraising reached $460 million in the first quarter of 2025, with Nigeria and Kenya emerging as leading investment destinations. This marked a significant decrease from the […]
Tether Expands into African Crypto Mining with OCEAN Partnership
Tether has announced a strategic partnership with OCEAN Mining to significantly expand its mining operations across Africa. This collaboration aims to boost Tether’s influence within the burgeoning African […]
Starlink Launches Satellite Internet Service in Lesotho: A New Era for Digital Access
In a landmark move, Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, has secured a 10-year license to operate in Lesotho. This comes after similar approval in […]
Solape Akinpelu Wins $30,000 Top Prize at Aurora Tech Awards 2025
Nigeria-based fintech founder Solape Akinpelu has taken home the top prize at the Aurora Tech Award 2025, receiving a $30,000 cash reward. Akinpelu’s win comes from her leadership […]
Africa Faces 131.6 Million Web Threats: Kenya and South Africa Top the List
As Africa’s digital landscape continues to expand, so too does its vulnerability to cybersecurity threats. New data from Kaspersky Security Network reveals a startling number of web attacks […]
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Momentum Builder Summit 2025 to Empower Africa’s Future
Founders Connect announces The Builders Summit 2025 on May 23rd in Lagos, a one-day event designed to accelerate growth for Africa’s brightest entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. The summit, […]
MTN CEO Warns of Tariff Impact on Telecom Services in Africa
In a recent media appearance at MTN’s headquarters in Fairland, Johannesburg, the group’s CEO, Ralph Mupita, voiced concerns over the potential impact of President Trump’s global tariff policies […]
Empowering the Next Generation: Lilac Africa’s Drive to Foster Female Tech Leaders
The gender gap in the technology industry continues to be a challenge, with Disrupt Africa revealing that only 17.3% of African tech startups have female co-founders and just […]
Africa Makes a Giant Leap Forward in AI with $720 Million Investment
A significant investment of $720 million is propelling Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector into new heights. This milestone, fueled by innovative technologies like Advanced iFrame, signifies a remarkable […]
Peach Payments Acquires PayDunya: Expanding into Francophone West Africa
Cape Town-based fintech company Peach Payments is expanding its reach in Africa with the acquisition of PayDunya, a digital payment platform headquartered in Senegal. This strategic move marks […]
Ripple Pilots RLUSD for Drought Relief in Kenya
Ripple has initiated a pilot project that will utilize its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), for drought relief in Kenya. This initiative comes on the heels of Ripple’s recent […]
DePIN Summit Africa 2025: Expanding Decentralized Infrastructure Network in Kenya & Zanzibar
DePIN Summit Africa is back, returning in 2025 with events scheduled on July 2nd in Mombasa, Kenya and July 4-5th in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Organized by EV3, Share, and […]
DePIN Summit Africa 2025 to Take Place in Mombasa and Zanzibar
The DePIN Summit Africa event is returning in 2025, with dates set for July 2nd in Mombasa and July 4th-5th in Zanzibar. Organized by EV3, Share, and ThreeFold, […]
African Startups Face Slump in Funding, Lowest March Since 2020
African startup funding experienced a significant decline in March, reaching its lowest point since late 2020. According to data from Africa the Big Deal, only $50 million was […]