Mobility fintech startup GoCab has raised $45 million to expand its groundbreaking drive-to-own vehicle finance strategy across Africa. This announcement came after the company reached $17 million in annual recurring
Space42 has declared the launch of Thuraya 4 mobile communications satellite in South Africa which marks the business's first operational presence in the country. This was announced at
A South African fintech firm LULA has been granted million (approximately $21 million) in funding allocated by the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO, which is a major boost to small
South Africa has officially announced Scam Signal, as an innovative fraud prevention solution designed to ensure customers are protected from the rising risk of Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud. APP
Google has Cohort 10 of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa in the digital sector on the continent in Lagos, Nigeria. 12-week hybrid program "AI First" accelerator designed
The People's Own Savings Bank, popularly known as (POSB) has decided to create a strategic partnership with Mastercard to launch POSB Remit Outbound to serve as an innovative
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has declared the eight finalists for the inaugural cohort of its flagship Accelerator Program, a three-month initiative launching in March 2026 aimed at empowering Africa&
In January 2026, Qualcomm announced the extension of its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, its first program created to support Africa's expanding technology ecosystem.
This program is
The Lagos-based financial technology company Redtech Limited, which is sponsored by Tony Elumelu's Heirs Holdings, has declared publicly its intention to raise up to $100 million in new
SkipCash is a digital payment platform which is based in Qatar, has raised $4 million in Series investment to expand operations throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and accelerate the
On the 3rd of February 2026, PayPal appointed Enrique Lores, former HP CEO and current PayPal board chair, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2026.