| Date | Title | Description |
| 08.04.2026 | Africa: SMC DAO Acquires Nigeria's Bread Africa in Crypto Consolidation Move | SirMapy and Co DAO has acquired Nigerian crypto startup Bread Africa in an all-cash six-figure deal, as consolidation continues in the country's digital asset sector.
The acquisition follows a series of deals in the market, including Roqqu'... |
| 08.04.2026 | Nigeria: Paga Founder Moves to Group CEO As Fintech Targets Expansion | Tayo Oviosu is stepping back from day-to-day operations at Paga after 17 years, moving into a Group CEO role as the company restructures its leadership.
Opeyemi Oyinloye will become Acting CEO of Paga Nigeria, subject to approval from the C... |
| 08.04.2026 | Ghana: MTN Completes Ghana Mobile Money Spinoff to Scale Fintech Unit | MTN Group has completed the separation of its mobile money business in Ghana, as it moves to position fintech as a standalone growth unit. The company said its Ghana subsidiary, Scancom PLC, merged MobileMoney Ltd with a new entity, MobileM... |
| 08.04.2026 | Africa: Egypt Leads As African Tech Startups Raise $711m in First Quarter | African startups raised $711 million across more than 80 deals in the first quarter of 2026, according to data tracked by TechCabal Insights. About 18% of deals had undisclosed values. The disclosed funding reflects a mix of equity, debt, a... |
| 30.03.2026 | Cote d'Ivoire: Orange Côte d'Ivoire Launches Mobile Pro Offer for Entrepreneurs | Orange Côte d'Ivoire launched Mobile Pro, a prepaid mobile offering aimed at entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking integrated communication services.
The product combines voice, data and messaging, with plans ranging from 2,500 FCFA to... |
| 24.03.2026 | Egyptian E-Commerce Startup Mitcha Acquired By US Firm Converted | Converted has acquired Mitcha as it expands its data-driven commerce ecosystem in emerging markets.
The deal brings Mitcha's network of designers and customers into Converted's platform, which integrates advertising data, payments and campa... |
| 24.03.2026 | South Africa: Happy Pay Raises $5m to Expand Ad-Subsidised Payments Model | South African startup Happy Pay raised $5 million in a seed round to scale its ad-subsidised payments network, a model that removes interest and fees from consumer finance.
The round was led by Partech, with participation from Futuregrowth ... |
| 24.03.2026 | Egypt: Qualiphi Acquires Career Club to Expand Ai Career Platform Across Mena | Qualiphi has acquired Career Club in a six-figure deal completed in the second half of 2025, as it expands AI-powered career services across Egypt and the Gulf.
The platform, previously owned by iCareer, provides digital tools that help stu... |
| 17.03.2026 | Nigeria Central Bank Mandates AI Tools for AML Monitoring | The Central Bank of Nigeria has formally incorporated artificial intelligence into its anti-money-laundering framework, requiring banks, fintech firms and payment companies to deploy automated monitoring systems to detect financial crime.
T... |
| 11.03.2026 | Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Races Ahead in Fibre Broadband Market | MTN Nigeria expanded its lead in Nigeria's fixed broadband market after adding 13,433 subscribers to its fibre-to-the-home service in December 2025. The gains come as smaller providers struggle to retain users amid rising demand for high-sp... |
| 10.03.2026 | Africa: Njiapay Gets $2.1m to Expand Payment Orchestration Platform in Africa | NjiaPay has raised $2.1 million in seed funding to expand its payment orchestration platform across Africa, which was led by Newion. The company said the capital will be used to expand engineering and commercial teams, strengthen integratio... |
| 10.03.2026 | Africa: Roam Launches Connected Vehicle Platform for Electric Fleets in Africa | Roam has launched a digital platform that connects electric vehicles to a centralized monitoring system designed for fleet operators across Africa.
The system, called Roam Explorer, tracks battery health, vehicle performance, location and u... |
| 09.03.2026 | Africa's Digital Leap: A $40 Smartphone Revolution Takes Hold | The digital divide in Africa is shrinking. A monumental initiative is underway. The GSMA spearheads a plan. It delivers ultra-affordable 4G smartphones across the continent. This aims to connect millions. These citizens currently live witho... |
| 05.03.2026 | Africa: Weego Raises $1.1m to Expand Mobility Platform Across Africa | Weego, a Moroccan-Senegalese mobility startup, raised $1.1 million in a funding round led by Azur Innovation Fund to expand its transport platform across Africa.
The company operates a mobility-as-a-service application that integrates diffe... |
| 05.03.2026 | Ethiopia: Gebeya Partners M-Pesa Ethiopia to Launch Ai Tools Subscription | Ethiopian AI platform Gebeya has partnered with M-Pesa Ethiopia to launch a new subscription product that gives users access to artificial intelligence creation tools through mobile payments.
The product, called the Dala AI Bundle, allows E... |
| 05.03.2026 | Africa: Multichoice to Shut Down Showmax Streaming Service After 11 Years | MultiChoice Group said it will shut down its streaming platform Showmax after 11 years of operation as the company reviews its digital strategy.
The decision was communicated to subscribers in an email on Thursday. The company said the move... |
| 03.03.2026 | Africa: GSMA Secures Oem Backing for $40 4g Smartphone Rollout in Africa | The GSMA has secured commitments from 18 smartphone manufacturers to support the rollout of a $40 4G smartphone aimed at reducing Africa's mobile internet usage gap.
The initiative was launched at MWC Kigali in October 2024 and sets minimum... |
| 03.03.2026 | Africa: Female Representation Falls As African Tech Funding Rebounds | Gender diversity declined in African tech funding in 2025 even as total investment volumes recovered, according to the latest African Tech Startups Funding Report by Disrupt Africa.
A total of 178 startups raised $1.64 billion during the ye... |
| 03.03.2026 | Africa: Google Opens Applications for Africa-Focused Ai Accelerator | Growth-stage startups across the continent can now apply for Google Accelerator Africa 10, a three-month hybrid program targeting companies building AI-driven solutions.
The 12-week "AI First" program is designed for Series A star... |
| 02.03.2026 | West Africa: AfDB Backs Saviu With €6.5m to Boost Francophone Startup Funding | The African Development Bank has approved a €6.5 million investment in Saviu II, a venture capital fund targeting early-stage technology startups in Francophone West and Central Africa.
The commitment, equivalent to 4.26 billion CFA francs,... |
| 20.02.2026 | Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Stock Hits Record High After Group's $6.2b Ihs Deal | MTN Nigeria shares rose to a record N780 on February 19 after the South Africa-based MTN Group agreed to acquire IHS Towers in a $6.2 billion transaction. The stock gained N30, or 4%, from an opening price of N750. Market capitalization cli... |
| 09.02.2026 | South Africa's MTN in Talks to Buy Remaining Stake in Ihs Towers | MTN Group said it is in advanced talks to acquire the 75% stake in IHS Holdings that it does not already own, a move that could value the telecom infrastructure company at about $2.76 billion.
Africa's largest mobile operator said any poten... |
| 23.01.2026 | African Tech Funding Rises to $4.1b in 2025 As Debt Takes Larger Role | African tech startups raised US$4.1 billion in 2025, up 25% from a year earlier, marking the strongest funding year since 2022, according to Partech's annual Africa Tech Venture Capital Report released January 22, 2026.
Equity funding reach... |
| 14.01.2026 | Kenya: UK-Kenya Tech Hub Backs New Initiative to Boost Early-Stage Capital | UK-Kenya Tech Hub has partnered with Viktoria Ventures and local ecosystem players to launch Startup 360 Connect, an initiative aimed at strengthening Kenya's early-stage investment pipeline by linking founders, investors, and market access... |
| 10.01.2026 | Morocco Attracts Data Center Investments Despite Power, Demand Gaps | Morocco is positioning itself as a major data center hub, with private operators announcing projects that could bring total installed capacity close to 2 gigawatts. That figure far exceeds Africa's current data center footprint, estimated a... |
| 07.01.2026 | Africa's Fintech Future: Flutterwave's Mono Acquisition Reshapes Digital Finance | Flutterwave, Africa's leading fintech, finalized its acquisition of Nigerian open banking trailblazer Mono, in an all-stock deal valued between $25M and $40M. This landmark transaction signals a profound transformation in African financial ... |
| 06.01.2026 | Rwanda: Kayko Raises $1.2m to Expand SME Finance Access in Rwanda | Rwandan fintech startup Kayko has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to expand its data-driven platform for small and medium-sized businesses.
Founded in 2021 by brothers Crepin and Kevin Kayisire, Kayko provides a point-of-sale and busine... |
| 06.01.2026 | Zimbabwe: Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Plans Voluntary Delisting From ZSE | Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited has announced plans to pursue a voluntary delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, subject to shareholder approval, as the company seeks to unlock shareholder value.
The decision follows a cautionary stat... |
| 06.01.2026 | North Africa: Egypt's Tactful Ai Partners With Consumer Finance Firm Valu | Egypt-based Tactful AI has partnered with consumer finance company Valu to improve customer engagement across Valu's digital platforms, as financial firms in the region invest in automation and data-driven service tools.
Founded by Mohamed ... |
| 05.01.2026 | Nigeria: Flutterwave Acquires Mono in Deal Reportedly Valued Up to $40m | Flutterwave has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the deal.
The acquisition brings together two fintech infrastructure compa... |
| 13.12.2025 | Zambia: Dot Com Zambia IPO Draws Record Demand Ahead of Luse Alt-M Debut | Dot Com Zambia Plc's initial public offering has been heavily oversubscribed, underscoring strong investor appetite ahead of its listing on the Lusaka Stock Exchange's alternative market, LuSE Alt-M.
The exchange said Tuesday that the offer... |
| 13.12.2025 | Kenya: Safaricom Raises $154m As Bond Sale Draws Strong Demand | Safaricom Plc raised KES 20 billion ($154 million) from the first tranche of its medium-term note programme after investor demand came in at almost three times its initial target.
Kenya's largest telecommunications company had planned to ra... |
| 10.12.2025 | South Africa's Ageiro Raises $3m to Scale Agentic Ai Platform | South Africa-based enterprise AI company Ageiro has raised $3 million to expand its agentic AI platform, which converts business intent directly into production-ready applications. The company says its system allows organisations to cut dev... |
| 09.12.2025 | Egypt: Paymob, Robusta Partner On Payments, AI and Digital Experiences | Egyptian fintech Paymob and Robusta Technology Group (RTG) have entered a strategic partnership to build an integrated digital ecosystem that combines digital payments, AI and user-experience solutions.
The agreement aims to support merchan... |
| 25.11.2025 | Africa: GSMA Pushes $40 Smartphones to Close Africa's Digital Gap | Across Africa, more than 600 million people live within reach of mobile broadband but remain offline. The reason is not network coverage, according to GSMA Africa head Angela Wamola as quoted by TechCabal, but the high cost of smartphones. ... |
| 23.11.2025 | Nigeria's Tech Sector Faces IPO Gap Despite Record Growth | Nigeria's startup ecosystem has expanded rapidly in recent years, marked by record fundraising, the rise of unicorns, and broader regional expansion. Yet one element remains missing: local IPOs. Despite the launch of a dedicated Technology ... |
| 09.11.2025 | Senegal: Telecom Giant Sonatel Third-Quarter Net Profit Jumps 8 Percent | Sonatel, the Senegalese telecom group and West African subsidiary of Orange, posted an 8% increase in net profit for the third quarter of 2025 to 311 billion CFA francs (about $545.7 million), supported by the continued expansion of data se... |
| 07.10.2025 | Africa: A $3.7m Initiative Launches to Advance Ethical Ai in Africa and Asia | The AI Evidence Alliance for Social Impact (AEASI) -- has been launched to promote the responsible and evidence-based use of artificial intelligence
AEASI is part of a broader $7.5 million collaboration with Google.org supporting AI impact ... |
| 07.10.2025 | Egypt: Intella Partners Visa to Power Arabic Conversational Ai Across Mena | Egyptian AI startup Intella, a leader in Arabic speech intelligence, has partnered with Visa to develop Arabic-first conversational AI solutions for financial institutions
Intella builds AI models optimized for Arabic dialects, serving ente... |
| 03.10.2025 | South Africa's Contactable Gets $13.5m to Scale Digital ID Platform | TLDR
South African digital identity startup Contactable has secured $13.5 million in funding to expand its customer onboarding and KYC solutions across Africa
Contactable offers a single integration point for onboarding, identity verificati... |
| 25.08.2025 | Kenya's Tech Sector Becomes Top FDI Destination After Policy Shift | TLDR
Kenya's technology sector overtook banking, manufacturing, and retail as the leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024,
Foreign capital inflows into the tech sector rose 71% to KES 64.7 billion ($501 million), acc... |
| 21.08.2025 | Egypt: Eight Startups Join Egypt's Flagship Start It Incubation Programme | TLDR
Eight Egyptian startups have been selected for the 47th round of the Flagship Start IT incubation programme
Each startup will receive a support package valued at EGP480,000 ($10,000), including funding, mentorship, and access to digita... |
| 19.08.2025 | Morocco: Renew Capital Backs Morocco's Hypeo Ai to Scale Marketing Platform | TLDR
Hypeo Ai, a Morocco-based startup using artificial intelligence to streamline influencer marketing, has secured an undisclosed investment
The platform connects brands and creators across Africa and the Middle East in under 15 minutes
T... |
| 09.08.2025 | TurnStay Secures $2M to Revolutionize African Travel Payments | South African fintech TurnStay secured $2M in seed funding. This capital fuels its mission to transform African travel payments. The firm confronts high transaction costs and slow settlements plaguing the continent's tourism sector. TurnSta... |
| 08.08.2025 | South African fintech startups to watch in 2025 | South Africa’s fintech space is one of the most developed in Africa. It makes up nearly 40% of the continent’s total fintech earnings. In 2023, Disrupt Africa counted over 140 fintech startups in the country. Around 30% South Africa’s finte... |
| 07.08.2025 | Nigeria: Airtel Nigeria Bets $120m On Ai With New Hyperscale Data Centre | Airtel Nigeria is investing $120 million to build a 38-megawatt data centre in Eko Atlantic, Lagos, with a core focus on powering artificial intelligence infrastructure
The facility, now under construction and expected to go live in 2026, r... |
| 07.08.2025 | West Africa: Nigeria's Digital Divide Widens As Internet Adoption Stalls | Nigeria's telecommunications sector is experiencing a structural disconnect: data revenues are surging, but internet adoption is slowing
Despite strong consumption among existing users, internet subscriptions fell by over 1 million between ... |
| 07.08.2025 | Africa: Turnstay Raises $2m to Scale Travel Payments Across Africa | South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay has raised $2 million in seed funding to expand across African markets
The round was led by First Circle Capital and joined by TLcom Capital, Enza Capital, Incisive Ventures, CVVC, and Equitable... |
| 03.08.2025 | Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Ramps Up Infrastructure Spending to Power Mvno Growth | MTN Nigeria is pivoting toward a new growth model--turning its network into a shared platform for other operators
Capital expenditure surged 288.4% year-on-year to ₦565.7 billion ($377.1 million) as the telecom giant doubled down on 4G roll... |
| 24.07.2025 | Serverless AI Pioneer Cerebrium Secures $8.5M to Fuel Enterprise Growth | Cerebrium, a New York-headquartered serverless AI infrastructure platform, has secured $8.5 million in seed funding. This significant investment, led by Google's Gradient Ventures, will accelerate the platform's expansion. Cerebrium enables... |
| 24.07.2025 | Uganda: MTN Uganda Shareholders Approve Fintech Split Ahead of Future Listing | TLDR
MTN Uganda has received shareholder approval to structurally separate its mobile money and fintech business, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo)
The transaction is a key step in MTN Uganda's long-term strategy to streamline operati... |
| 24.07.2025 | Japan’s SORA joins Africa’s $12 billion fight against malaria with AI-powered drones | SORA Technology, a Japanese drone-based solutions and aerial technology provider, is expanding its operations to Nigeria and 14 other African countries in a sweeping push to curb malaria using AI-powered drones.
Starting August 25, the firm... |
| 11.07.2025 | Ghana: Kenya's Leta Expands to Ghana Following $5m Seed Round | TLDR
Kenyan logistics software startup Leta has expanded into Ghana, marking its seventh African market, following a $5 million seed round raised in March 2025
The company, founded in 2021 by Nick Joshi, now operates in Kenya, Uganda, Niger... |
| 10.07.2025 | Kenya's BuuPass Raises Strategic Funding From Yango Ventures | TLDR
Kenyan mobility startup BuuPass has secured strategic funding from Yango Ventures, the corporate venture arm of global ride-hailing firm Yango Group
BuuPass operates a B2B2C platform that enables users to search, compare, and book trav... |
| 10.07.2025 | Morocco: Moroccan Founder Raises $4.2m for Yc-Backed AI Startup | TLDR
San Francisco-based startup ZeroEntropy has raised $4.2 million in seed funding to improve how AI systems retrieve relevant information from complex knowledge bases
Founded by Ghita Houir Alami and Nicholas Pipitone, ZeroEntropy builds... |
| 10.07.2025 | Africa: Nigeria's Bamboo Launches in South Africa, Offers Access to Us Stocks | TLDR
Nigerian investment platform Bamboo has officially launched in South Africa, expanding access to U.S. stock markets for local investors through fractional investing
Founded in 2019 and backed by Y Combinator, Bamboo allows users to buy... |
| 10.07.2025 | South Africa: SA-Founded Cerebrium Raises $8.5m for Serverless Ai Infrastructure | TLDR
Cerebrium, a serverless AI infrastructure platform founded in Cape Town and now headquartered in New York, has raised $8.5 million in seed funding
The platform addresses key pain points in AI development, including high cloud costs, lo... |
| 04.07.2025 | Nigeria: Okra Co-Founder Fara Ashiru Jituboh Exits As Startup Shuts Down | TLDR
Fara Ashiru Jituboh, co-founder and former CEO/CTO of Nigerian fintech Okra, has exited the company following its shutdown in May 2025
The closure comes months after the launch of Nebula, Okra's in-house naira-denominated cloud product... |
| 26.06.2025 | Kenya: Starlink Resumes New Activations in Kenya After 7-Month Freeze | TLDR
Starlink has reopened new user sign-ups in Nairobi and across Kenya after halting activations for over seven months due to network congestion
The pause followed a surge in demand that overwhelmed local capacity, leading to slower speed... |
| 24.06.2025 | The Rise of HRTech in Africa: A New Era of Workforce Management | Africa is on the brink of a workforce revolution. Two startups, PaidHR and Talenteo, are leading the charge. They are not just companies; they are the architects of a new employment landscape. With innovative solutions tailored for the cont... |
| 23.06.2025 | Nigeria's Paidhr Gets $1.8m Seed to Scale Cross-Border Payroll Tech | TLDR
Nigerian HRTech startup PaidHR has raised a $1.8 million seed round led by Accion Venture Lab
PaidHR offers a comprehensive platform covering payroll, HRIS, compliance, performance tracking, and earned wage access
The funding will supp... |
| 23.06.2025 | Algerian HRTech Talenteo Raises New Funding From 216 Capital | TLDR
Algeria-based HRTech startup Talenteo has secured a six-figure investment from Tunisia's 216 Capital to accelerate its expansion across Francophone Africa
The startup offers a SaaS platform for HR and payroll management tailored to Afr... |
| 23.06.2025 | Africa: Starlink Expands in Africa With Lesotho, Guinea-Bissau Rollout | TLDR
Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, has launched in Lesotho and Guinea-Bissau, adding momentum to its African expansion
In Lesotho, the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) granted Starlink a 10-year Network Service Licens... |
| 16.06.2025 | Central Africa: Rwanda Reaches 38 Percent Internet Penetration but Faces Cost Hurdles | Rwanda's internet penetration has reached 38% of its population as of mid-2025, matching the continental average for the first time
The milestone reflects ongoing efforts under the country's Vision 2050 and ICT Sector Strategic Plan (2024-2... |
| 08.06.2025 | Sierra Leone Launches First Renewable-Powered 5G Network | TLDR
Sierra Leone will deploy its first 5G network powered by renewable energy, marking a significant step in both its digital and energy transitions
The initiative involves powering 5G towers with solar PV, battery storage, and backup gene... |
| 05.06.2025 | Bridging Gaps: Kenya's Startup Ecosystem and Starlink's Digital Revolution | In the heart of Africa, innovation is blooming. Kenya stands at the forefront, inviting startups to apply for the develoPPP Ventures program. This initiative offers a lifeline of EUR 100,000 (about $113,000) in non-dilutive funding. It’s no... |
| 04.06.2025 | Africa: Starlink Now Live in 22 African Countries After DR Congo Launch | Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet provider, has officially launched in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The approval, granted to the locally registered Starlink DRC S.A., allows the company to operate as an internet service provid... |
| 04.06.2025 | East Africa: Kenya to Repatriate Health Data After Trump-Era USAID Cuts | TLDR
Kenya is preparing to migrate key national health data systems from U.S.-based servers to local infrastructure after aid cuts by the Trump administration
The announcement was made by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during the World... |
| 02.06.2025 | Kenyan Startups Invited to Apply for $113k Developpp Ventures Grant | TLDR
Innovative Kenyan startups with high-impact business models can now apply for cohort nine of the develoPPP Ventures program
The initiative targets post-revenue startups that generate measurable social, environmental, or economic develo... |
| 10.05.2025 | PalmPay's Bold Leap: Expanding Horizons in Africa's Fintech Landscape | Nigerian fintech PalmPay is gearing up for a significant expansion. By the end of 2025, it will launch operations in South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Uganda, and Tanzania. This move is not just a step; it’s a leap into the heart of Africa’s bur... |
| 09.05.2025 | Africa: Airtel Partners Spacex to Launch Starlink Internet in Nine Countries | TLDR
Airtel Africa has partnered with SpaceX to roll out Starlink's satellite internet service across nine African countries
The rollout will begin in Nigeria, Chad, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Madagascar, and the Democratic Repub... |
| 08.05.2025 | Africa: PalmPay to Expand Into Four More African Markets By End-2025 | TLDR
Nigerian fintech PalmPay will launch operations in South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Uganda, and Tanzania before the end of 2025
The expansion follows sustained momentum in Nigeria, where the platform processed over 15 million daily transac... |
| 22.04.2025 | Nigeria's Internet Traffic Hits Record Level On Video Boom | TLDR
Nigeria's internet traffic hit an all-time high of 1 terabit per second (Tbps) in March 2024, according to the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN)
The milestone makes Nigeria Africa's second-largest internet exchange hub after So... |
| 21.04.2025 | Senegal: Telco Giant Sonatel Senegal Set to Pay Dividends May 22 | TLDR
Société Nationale des Télécommunications du Sénégal (Sonatel) will pay an annual dividend of 1,655 FCFA ($2.80) per share
Sonatel shares (BRVM: SNTS) will trade ex-dividend starting Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The company provides mobile, in... |
| 21.04.2025 | Burkina Faso: Burkina Telco Onatel to Pay Dividends Despite Marginal Profit Growth | TLDR
Onatel SA (BRVM: ONTBF), Burkina Faso's main telecom operator, reported a 1.9% revenue increase to 141.8 billion XOF ($246.3 million) for FY2024
Net profit rose 1.6% to 21.5 billion XOF ($37.3 million) under OHADA standards and 2.3% to... |
| 16.04.2025 | Africa Tech Summit Returns to London Stock Exchange June 6 | TLDR
The ninth edition of Africa Tech Summit London will take place at the London Stock Exchange on June 6, bringing together 350 tech leaders, investors, corporates, and policymakers
Now in its ninth year, the summit has evolved into a key... |
| 15.04.2025 | Africa Surpasses 1b Mobile Money Wallets With $1t Traded in 2024 | Mobile money usage across Africa has doubled over the past four years, reaching over one billion registered accounts by the end of 2024
The continent now represents 53% of all mobile money wallets globally and 56% of active users, with 286 ... |
| 15.04.2025 | Cote d'Ivoire: Orange Côte d'Ivoire Posts 8.6 Percent Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 | TLDR
Orange Côte d'Ivoire Group reported consolidated revenue of 283.6 billion FCFA ($479.6 million) for Q1 2025, an 8.6% increase
Mobile subscriptions increased to 36.1 million by the end of March 2025, up from 33.8 million a year earlier
... |
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| 26.03.2025 | Africa's AI Revolution: Cassava Technologies and Nvidia Join Forces | In the heart of Africa, a technological revolution is brewing. Cassava Technologies, led by the visionary Strive Masiyiwa, is set to build the continent's first artificial intelligence factory. This ambitious project, in partnership with Nv... |
| 25.03.2025 | Africa: Masiyiwa's Cassava Taps Nvidia to Build Africa's First Ai Factory | Cassava Technologies, founded by Zimbabwean telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa, has selected Nvidia to build Africa's first artificial intelligence factory
The project will deploy Nvidia's advanced computing and AI software at Cassava data cen... |
| 20.03.2025 | Africa: New $1.3m Fund to Help Train African Software Engineers | TLDR
Co-founder of blockchain infrastructure firm Mysten Labs launched a $1.3 million endowment fund to address Africa's software engineering talent gap
The five-year fund, managed by Inurere Foundation, will provide student loans for aspir... |
| 18.03.2025 | Nigeria: CWG, Chams Report Record Profits Amid Nigeria's IT Infrastructure Boom | TLDR
For the first time in 13 years, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) Plc and Chams Holding Company Plc have posted billion-naira profits
This was driven by Nigerian banks upgrading their IT systems and telecom companies expanding SIM card pr... |
| 18.03.2025 | Kenya's Leta Raises $5m to Scale Ai-Powered Logistics Platform | TLDR
Leta has raised $5 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered platform that optimizes delivery routes
The funding round was led by European VC firm Speedinvest, with additional backing from Google's Africa Investment Fund and Equ... |
| 12.03.2025 | Morocco: Ora Technologies Raises $1.9m to Expand Super-App in Morocco | TLDR
ORA Technologies has raised $1.9 million in a pre-Series A round led by Witamax and Azur Innovation Management
The funding will accelerate the expansion of its mobile wallet, ORA Cash, and e-commerce marketplace
ORA Cash enables peer-t... |
| 05.02.2025 | Bridging the Gap: Africa's Tech Renaissance Through Mentorship and Innovation Funds | Africa stands at a crossroads. The continent is ripe with potential, yet it grapples with challenges that stifle its technological growth. Recent initiatives like Qualcomm's 'Make in Africa' Startup Mentorship Program and the University Tec... |
| 05.02.2025 | Africa's Mobile Internet Revolution: The Race for Connectivity | Africa stands on the brink of a digital revolution. The mobile internet market is heating up, fueled by soaring demand and fierce competition. With a mobile internet penetration rate of just 27%, the continent is a sleeping giant, ready to ... |
| 04.02.2025 | Africa: Qualcomm Opens Applications for 'Make in Africa' Startup Mentorship | TLDR
Qualcomm has launched applications for its 'Make in Africa' Startup Mentorship Program
The equity-free program is part of Qualcomm's African Innovation Platform
Applications are open until February 16, with the program running from Apr... |
| 04.02.2025 | South Africa: University Technology Fund II Launches With $21m Target for Innovation | TLDR
Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager has launched University Technology Fund II (UTF II) with a $21.4 million target
The fund will invest in 15 to 20 companies, focusing on scalable university-originated technologies
Anchor investors incl... |
| 03.02.2025 | Africa's Mobile Internet Market Heats Up As Demand Surges | With a 27% mobile internet penetration rate and rising demand, Africa's mobile telecom market is highly competitive
The top five operators--MTN, Orange, Airtel, Maroc Telecom, and Vodafone--control most of the market
Despite high video cons... |
| 29.01.2025 | Bridging the Digital Divide: Starlink and the Women Techsters Fellowship | In the vast landscape of technology, two stories emerge from Africa. One is about connectivity, the other about empowerment. Both are crucial in shaping the continent's future.
Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet venture, has made wave... |
| 27.01.2025 | Africa: Applications Open for Women Techsters Fellowship Program | TLDR
Applications are open for the Women Techsters Fellowship Program
The program aims to enhance access to opportunities in the tech sector
Fellows gain technical skills, soft skills for workplace collaboration, and real-world experience
A... |
| 27.01.2025 | Kenya: Starlink Becomes Kenya's Eighth-Largest Internet Provider | Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet company, has become Kenya's eighth-largest internet provider
Its rapid growth stems from its focus on underserved areas, offering high-speed internet to homes and businesses
This growth underscores t... |
| 21.11.2024 | Africa's Tech Renaissance: iHub and JADA Lead the Charge | Africa is on the brink of a tech revolution. Two players are at the forefront: iHub and JADA. Both are redefining the continent's role in the global tech landscape. Their recent moves signal a shift. A shift towards innovation, investment, ... |
| 20.11.2024 | Africa: Jada Raises $1m to Build Africa's AI Workforce for Global Demand | TLDR
Lagos-based JADA secures $1M funding for AI training hub led by industry veterans.
JADA targets bridging global AI talent gap by training 100 professionals yearly in AI and machine learning.
AI-driven screening process ensures technica... |
| 20.11.2024 | Africa: Ihub Moves to New Nairobi Headquarters As It Expands Across Africa | TLDR
iHub, formerly acquired by CcHub, has relocated to a new, modern headquarters in Nairobi's Lavington area.
The new facility includes a media and entertainment hub, co-working spaces, offices for venture capital firms, and support for f... |
| 04.11.2024 | Ghana's Leap into the Future: The Dawn of 5G Connectivity | Ghana is stepping into a new era. The launch of 5G mobile broadband services marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s digital journey. This technology promises to transform connectivity, offering lightning-fast internet speeds and a reliable ... |
| 04.11.2024 | Egypt's Viridia Tech Wins Mega Green Accelerator With Ai Solution | TLDR
Viridia Tech from Egypt wins 2024 Mega Green Accelerator, $100,000 prize for AI-driven crop efficiency platform.
Mirai Solar of Saudi Arabia secures second place with $30,000 prize for solar-powered shade system.
Mega Green Accelerator... |
| 04.11.2024 | Ghana: Mukesh Ambani-Backed Firm to Launch First 5g Network in Ghana | TLDR
Ghana to launch first 5G network through NGIC supported by Mukesh Ambani's infrastructure for reduced data costs and economic growth
NGIC rollout targets national coverage by 2026, inspired by India's Reliance Jio success in mobile dat... |
| 14.10.2024 | Mali Lifts Starlink Ban As Liberia Prepares for Nationwide Rollout | Mali's military government has lifted its seven-month ban on Starlink satellite Internet kits, allowing citizens to reconnect for six months while it works on a new regulatory framework. In Liberia, the Telecommunications Authority (LTA) ha... |
