Ghana, Rwanda, and Singapore have launched a digital payments system to simplify and lower the cost of cross-border money transfers across Africa.
The initiative, dubbed the Next-Gen Digital Payment Infrastructure,
Tanzania has restricted access to the social media platform X following a cyberattack on government accounts.
The internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported on Tuesday that major Tanzanian internet service providers,
Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) startup Watu Holdings has reported a significant 84% decline in profit, dropping to $1.2 million (KES 157 million) in 2024, according to financial disclosures by Car
Wingu, East Africa’s first carrier-neutral data centre operator, has joined forces with the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII) to foster a thriving AI startup ecosystem in the country.
The
Africa’s B2B e-commerce sector has moved closer to greater integration as MaxAB-Wasoko, the continent’s largest retail and supply chain super app, has acquired Fatura, a prominent Egyptian B2B
A Kenyan student-led startup, Signvrse, has broken into the global tech scene after securing a top-three finish at the 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup, one of the world’s most competitive
Kenyan digital mobility firm BuuPass has been honoured by International Explorer, a leading global travel and tourism authority, as Africa's most innovative online travel booking solution.
The award
Qualcomm Incorporated has unveiled the 10 startups selected for its 2025 Make in Africa cohort, with Kenya emerging as a key player in this year’s lineup.
The program, now
Ride-hailing company Bolt introduced a new flight tracking service aimed at improving the experience for customers scheduling airport pickups. The new feature allows users to link their flight information directly
Twiga Foods, a Kenyan B2B e-commerce company, is overhauling its business model by acquiring controlling stakes in three local FMCG distributors—Jumra, Sojpar, and Raisons.
The move marks a pivot
High-potential startups in Rwanda have a fresh shot at securing non-dilutive funding as the third cohort of the develoPPP Ventures programme officially opens applications.
Spearheaded by DEG Impulse GmbH, in
Moroccan web hosting firm Nindohost is extending its footprint across the continent, launching operations in 13 African countries.
With nearly 20 years of experience in Morocco’s digital ecosystem, Nindohost
