Access to internet makes it possible to read this. While it is easy for you, it is impossible for half the world’s population; with the majority of this half
The Ecosystem
In 2020, the Algerian government made a decision to support its startup sector by creating the Ministry of knowledge, economy and start-ups for Algeria. This was done to
The global insurance industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With nationwide lockdowns and insecurity arising from health and jobs, event cancellation and other risks became the order. Amidst this,
“This has been a difficult decision to make considering our passion to serve the Nigerian market,” the company wrote in a statement on its website. While we will no longer
Fintech has proved to be the main driver of investment on the continent. With Africa’s fintech sector still at its early stages, it has transformed the financial market structure,
Cryptocurrency adoption in Africa continues to deepen as small retail payments in the region power exceptional crypto adoption and usage, with the region conducting the world’s highest proportion (80%
When Paratus Namibia committed itself to build Namibia’s first carrier-neutral data center in Windhoek, it was an indication that the company was set out to develop the country’s
Mature African markets like Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya usually pop-up in cryptocurrency adoption discussions. Receiving high praise, they’ve accounted as the key markets for financial technology on
The African tech startup ecosystem is witnessing its best year yet, with the first half of 2022 ending at $3.5 billion, a 133% increase from the first half of
Africa has seen a rise in venture capital investment as well, from $277 million in 2015 to $4.8 billion in 2021. That expansion has been powered by partnerships between
A new company is usually more successful if launched in a large and mature ecosystem. Different types of individuals and organizations form a strong startup ecosystem. Silicon Valley in California
It’s no news that African tech startups secured the most funding in the year 2022 so far. The continent secured about US $4 billion in the third quarter of
