Blockchain.com is actively expanding its reach in Africa, capitalizing on the potential of this dynamic market despite ongoing regulatory efforts. The company’s expansion strategy targets Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, […]
MarkHack 4.0: Innovation in Marketing Reshaped at Landmark Event
The MarkHack 4.0 conference took place on May 23rd, 2025, in Lagos, bringing together industry leaders to explore the future of marketing communications. Hosted by GDM Group and […]
Founders Connect Live 2025: A Summit Shaping Africa’s Tech Future
The Founders Connect Live: The Builders Summit took place on May 23, 2025 at the Balmoral Convention Centre. This event brought together hundreds of tech founders, investors, and […]
230 Million New Digital Jobs Predicted for Africa by 2030
A recent report by SAP Africa sheds light on Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy, highlighting a continent poised to create millions of new jobs in the coming years. […]
Cybersecurity Threats Permeate African Higher Education
The digital revolution has transformed education in Africa, bringing universities into the online age with a wave of new systems. This progress, however, brings a critical challenge: cybersecurity. […]
Carrot Credit Secures $4.2 Million Seed Funding to Expand Asset-Backed Lending in Africa
Nigerian fintech startup Carrot Credit, which is revolutionizing credit access for retail investors through digital asset-backed lending, has secured $4.2 million in seed funding. This investment will enable […]
Africa VC Funding Soars: $1.3 Billion Invested Over One Year
Venture capitalists (VCs) focused on African startups are experiencing a surge in investment activity, injecting over $1.3 billion into the continent’s burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem in just one year. […]
XRP Healthcare Prepares for Public Listing with Merger Announcement
XRP Healthcare is gearing up for a public debut in Canada, with plans to complete its merger with AAJ Capital by August 2025. The firm recently acquired Pharma […]
Starlink Overtakes Local ISPs in Sub-Saharan Africa: Bridging the Digital Divide or Widening it?
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, is making significant strides in delivering broadband access across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), according to a report from Ookla released on May 13, 2025. […]
UM6P Aims to Lead Africa’s Deeptech Innovation Revolution
The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is driving Africa’s deeptech innovation revolution, aiming to position itself as the continent’s leading hub for this transformative field. Located in Ben […]
Africa Can Lead Responsible AI Innovation: A DeepTech Summit Analysis
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping global economies and public services, prompting a critical question: how will we govern this transformative technology? The conversation around AI innovation and governance […]
Nigeria’s Fintech Giants Shine: Top 7 Companies on Financial Times’ List
The Financial Times released its annual list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintech Companies for 2025, and Nigeria’s fintech landscape is flourishing. The list showcases seven companies making waves in […]
Zimbabwe Introduces Blockchain-Based Carbon Credit Registry for Improved Transparency
Zimbabwe has taken a significant step towards boosting transparency in its carbon credit system by launching a blockchain-based registry system. The country’s Environment Minister, Evelyn Ndlovu, highlighted the […]
Binance Africa Offers P2P Zero Fees and USDT Rewards: A Win-Win for Crypto Adoption
Binance launched a promotion across Africa, making peer-to-peer (P2P) trading completely free with the chance to win up to 150 USDT per transaction. This move underlines Binance’s commitment […]
Jumia’s Q1 2025 Revenue Down 26%, Driven by Decline in Corporate Sales
Jumia Technologies, a leading e-commerce platform operating across Africa, has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2025. The report reveals a significant revenue decline to […]