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InnovationSouth Africa
Buddy Learning Founder Tshaamano Mabuba Wins Visa STEM Pitch-Off at WomHub
Tshaamano Mabuba, a South African education technology entrepreneur, has won the latest...
BusinessSouth Africa
Fintech Startup littlefish Raises $9.5 Million to Support SMEs Across Africa
littlefish, a Johannesburg-based fintech startup, has raised $9.5 million in Series A...
InnovationZimbabwe
Justice Mukaro: Building Africa’s Future Through Technology
Great innovators are rarely shaped by grand beginnings. Often, their journeys begin...
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African Breakthroughs in Bio-Materials and Carbon-Capturing Dyes Reach Global Finals
Two African innovators have secured places among the Top 20 global finalists...
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Agya Gaaro Wins 2026 Projects for Peace Grant to Advance Menstrual Health in South Sudan
Agya Gaaro has been awarded the 2026 Projects for Peace grant to implement her project, “Always Comfortable,” in Juba, South Sudan. As a Clinical Undergraduate Researcher at the University of...
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L&D Hub Conference to Spotlight the Future of Learning, Digital Skills and Workplace Well-being in Cairo
The upcoming L&D Hub Conference is set to take place on 13 June at Le Méridien Cairo Airport Hotel in Cairo. The event...
Zerobionic Unveils Africa’s First Semi-Autonomous Humanoid Robot for Deaf Education
Nairobi-based robotics startup Zerobionic Africa has unveiled what it describes as Africa’s first semi-autonomous humanoid robot designed specifically to support sign-language education, marking...
Trevor Noah Foundation and Microsoft Expand Innovation Fund to Strengthen Education and Youth Opportunities in South Africa
The Trevor Noah Foundation is deepening its investment in South Africa’s education and youth development sector through the expansion of the Khulani Nathi...
Proparco Backs African Fintech Expansion With $2 Million Cauridor Investment, Deepens Tanzania MSME Push Through CRDB Deal
French development finance institution Proparco has announced a $2 million investment in African cross-border payments startup Cauridor and unveiled new financing initiatives worth...
Egypt’s EdVentures Wins Global Investor of the Year at the Startup Awards 2026
For years, conversations around startup investment in the Middle East and Africa have largely focused on fintech and e-commerce. EdVentures’ latest global recognition...
Egrobots Unveils 160kg-Per-Hour AI Harvesting Robot in Major Egypt AgriTech Breakthrough
Egyptian deep-tech startup Egrobots has unveiled what it describes as the first fully autonomous agricultural harvesting robot developed in Egypt and the Arab...
ClimaFii Alliance backs 20 African startups Targeting Energy, Mobility and Agricultural Resilience
Africa’s climate technology sector is entering a more aggressive scale-up phase after the ClimaFii Alliance unveiled a second cohort of 20 startups building...
Cameroon’s BleagLee Wins $1 Million Grand Prize in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing
Cameroonian recycling technology company BleagLee has won the $1 million Grand Prize in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing, a development that...
Kenya’s Pesira Wins Global Spotlight at Aurora Tech Awards
Out of 3,400 applications from 127 countries, Kenya’s Pesira Limited has emerged among the top global winners at the 2026 Aurora Tech Award,...
Nova Garage Initiative Opens New Doors for Africa’s High-Growth Startups
As African startups continue attracting global attention, initiatives focused on scaling local innovation are becoming increasingly important. Nova Garage, a new pan-African platform...
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Nelly Paulser Becomes One of Zimbabwe’s First CEM Designates
Nelly Paulser from Zimbabwe exemplifies professional excellence and resilience in Africa’s growing creative...
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walletii Launch in Tunisia Signals New Era for Digital Payments
Ooredoo Fintech has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Tunisia...
AgricultureEthiopia
How Global Agrifood Systems Transformation Can Unlock Growth for MSMEs
As agrifood systems come under increasing pressure from climate change, market volatility...
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New Fertilizer Initiative to Support Half a Million Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania
The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism will this week unveil a program to...
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Unlocking Opportunities: AfDB and Visa Empower Côte d’Ivoire Entrepreneurs
In Côte d’Ivoire, a nation poised for digital transformation, a groundbreaking partnership...
BusinessSouth Africa
Johannesburg to Host Southern Africa’s Leading Procurement Event in 2026
Johannesburg will once again host the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply...
Art and CultureSouth Africa
Glow Records: A Music Industry Powerhouse in South Africa
Growing up, Thabiso Nhlebela was captivated by the business side of music,...
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22 Startups Selected for Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator
Visa has launched applications for Cohort 5 of its Africa Fintech Accelerator,...
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InnovationSouth Africa
OCIF GROW Opens R1 Million Funding for South Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs
South Africa’s rising entrepreneurs are being called to scale their ventures, with...
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African Women in AI: Chido Dzinotyiwei’s Journey to Tech Leadership
Vambo AI is a game-changing force in a continent rich with digital...
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Isa Kamuhangire: Building Uganda’s Affordable Housing Future
In the crowded neighborhoods of Mbarara, Uganda, where the walls of homes...
InspirationNigeria
Tunde Adeyemi Clinches IEEE Entrepreneurship Impact Award 2025
Nigerian entrepreneur Tunde Adeyemi has once again proven his exceptional leadership and...
South AfricaStartups
WomHub Unveils Second GAP Cohort to Scale Female-Led Climate Ventures
A new cohort of women entrepreneurs from across Africa has been selected...
InnovationZambia
Zambia’s Circular Economy Gets Capital Boost as wCap Secures €250,000 EU Funding
wCap Limited, a Southern Africa–focused investment management firm, has been awarded a...
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Navidyn and Tuntunre Shine at CP Innovate 2026 Startup Competition
The CP Innovate Pitch and Grant 2026 has once again shown how targeted funding and mentorship can push African startups forward. Held on...
Village Capital Invests $350,000 in Ghana Health-Tech and Logistics Startups
Ghana’s technology ecosystem has secured a fresh injection of catalytic capital after global investment firm Village Capital announced its first two investments in...
African-led solutions dominate UN’s 2026 SDG technology pipeline
A powerful wave of African-led innovation is reshaping the global development agenda, as the United Nations unveils a new generation of high-impact technologies...
Africa’s Biodiversity Defenders Dominate 2026 Whitley Awards
The Whitley Fund for Nature has unveiled the winners of the 2026 Whitley Awards widely dubbed the “Green Oscars” placing African-led conservation innovation...
DFP, NEC and Shell Foundation Launch Africa Corporate Innovation Program to Drive Startup Growth
Double Feather Partners (DFP), in collaboration with NEC Corporation and the UK-based Shell Foundation, has launched the Africa Corporate Innovation Program (ACIP) a...
Kenya’s Pesira Wins Global Spotlight at Aurora Tech Awards
Out of 3,400 applications from 127 countries, Kenya’s Pesira Limited has emerged among the top global winners at the 2026 Aurora Tech Award,...
Innovation City Cape Town unveils Top 10 finalists for Startup of the Year 2026
South Africa’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase of scrutiny, pressure and commercial realism after Innovation City Cape Town unveiled the Top...
Trust by Design Fintech Challenge Targets Safer Financial Services for Women in Emerging Markets
For millions of women across the world, access to financial services remains out of reach not because products do not exist, but because...
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10 African Startups Selected for the 2026 Qualcomm Make In Africa Program
The 2026 Qualcomm Make In Africa Startup Mentorship Program is set to strengthen Africa’s growing startup ecosystem by supporting innovative businesses that are...
Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Surpasses 100 Startup Milestone
Africa’s fintech sector has reached a new inflection point as the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator has now supported 104 startups across five cohorts,...
British Council Nigeria Unveils Film Lab Africa Phase 2 Screenwriting Cohort
A new cohort of emerging Nigerian screenwriters has been shortlisted for Film Lab Africa Phase 2, a flagship film accelerator backed by the...
Netagrow Recognized for AI Innovation Driving Sustainable Agriculture
Netagrow Technologies’ recent recognition for Engineering Innovation in AI for Sustainable Development by the Engineering Institution of Zambia marks an important step forward...
Applications Now Open for the Plug and Play Cairo Program Cohort 7
The Plug and Play Cairo Program has opened applications for its seventh cohort, marking a new phase that is expected to strengthen Egypt’s...
African Venture Capital Steps Into Silicon Valley Spotlight as 500 Global Names VC Unlocked 2026 Scholars
A small but strategically significant group of global investors, three of them deeply embedded in Africa’s venture ecosystem, has been selected for one...
Young Innovators Shine at the BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit 2026
As countries look for practical solutions to economic and social challenges, the BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit 2026 is emerging as a platform that...
Africa Big Bets Fellows 2026: 10 Innovators Driving Change in Energy, Health and Food Systems
A new group of African innovators is stepping forward with practical solutions that are expected to improve everyday life across the continent. The...
African Women Leaders Drive Agrifood Transformation as AWARD Unveils 25-Strong SHEAF Fellowship Cohort
A new generation of African agrifood leaders is stepping into the spotlight, as the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) announces...
South Africa’s Agritech Finalists Compete for R50,000 Prize at Cape Agritech Connect 2026
The final stage of the Agritech Innovation Challenge reaches its decisive moment today as four South African startups step into the spotlight at...
African Ocean Startups Surge as OceanHub Africa Backs New Blue Economy Cohort
A new wave of African entrepreneurs targeting the continent’s fast-emerging Blue Economy has been selected for investment and scaling support by OceanHub Africa,...
African Leadership Institute Announces 2026 Fellows Focused on Growth and Transformation
A new group of African leaders has been selected for the 2026 Tutu Fellowship and the impact could go far beyond individual recognition....
Agritech Startups Battle for Accelerator Places in Tightly Contested Tunis Challenge
A tightly contested field of 24 agritech ventures from 11 countries is entering the decisive phase of the AgriTech4Tunisia Innovation Challenge Bootcamp, a...
Ghana EdTech Startups Surge as MEST and Mastercard Foundation Back 12 New Ventures
MEST Africa, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has unveiled 12 startups for the third cohort of its EdTech Fellowship, pushing the total...
PMaestro has Partnered with Saudi Arabia’s Safari Group to Launch a New EGP 2 Billion Investment Platform
Egypt’s family entertainment sector is entering a new phase of growth following a major partnership that is expected to unlock investment, create jobs...
Pixii Motors and POGO Partner to Expand Electric Mobility in Africa
Cross-border collaboration is becoming key to solving Africa’s mobility challenges. A new agreement between Pixii Motors and POGO, signed during GITEX AFRICA 2026,...
Tunisia Startup World Cup Finalists Signal Strong Pipeline of Innovation and Growth
The Top 10 finalists for the Startup World Cup Tunisia Regional Finale have been announced, bringing focus to some of the country’s most...
Youth Innovation Takes Centre Stage at AI4SDG3 Final at GITEX AFRICA
Africa’s growing investment in artificial intelligence is beginning to show tangible results, particularly in sectors that directly affect people’s lives. Through its AI4SDG3...
Nigeria Unveils 37 Innovation Hubs to Break Lagos’ Startup Dominance
The Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) has unveiled 37 innovation hubs under iHatch Cohort 5, one in each of Nigeria’s 36 states...
Temitope Runsewe Wins African Business Titan of the Year Award at AfriHeritage 2026
When Temitope Runsewe stepped onto the stage in Accra to receive the African Business Titan of the Year award, the moment captured years...
Mirepa Partners Uniik Foods to Scale African Food Exports to US, UK and Global Diaspora Markets
African food manufacturing is edging further into global value chains as Ghana’s Uniik Foods secures institutional backing from Mirepa Investment Advisors in a...
IFE Launches New Funding Round to Drive Job Creation and Skills Development in Egypt
The Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) has launched a new call for proposals in Egypt, targeting projects that can deliver measurable job creation...
UNDP-Backed $30m Programme Positions African Entrepreneurs at the Heart of Climate Action
A $30 million financing programme approved by the Adaptation Fund is set to redraw the contours of climate resilience in Southern Africa, placing...
El-dizer Financial Service Wins Big at Africa Fintech Summit 2026
El-dizer Financial Service has secured first place at the Africa Fintech Summit 2026, held in Washington, DC on April 16, standing out among...
19-Year-Old Thiel Fellow Raises $7.3M for Food and Fintech Play
Aubrey Niederhoffer, a 19-year-old entrepreneur, has secured a $7.3 million seed round for his Africa-focused “super app” ambition, as global investors double down...
Stellenbosch Spinout ReSurfify Wins Agritech Challenge with Green Chemistry Breakthrough
A university laboratory breakthrough has edged ahead of Africa’s fast-growing agritech field, underscoring a shift towards deep-tech innovation on the continent. ReSurfify, a...
Six African Startups to Take the Spotlight at VivaTech 2026 AfricaTech Awards Final
In mid-June, the cavernous halls of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will once again become a staging ground for global ambition. But this...
BasiGo Moves from Pilot to Production with First Locally Assembled Vans in Kenya
Kenya’s electric mobility experiment is moving from pilot to production. BasiGo has begun assembling electric vans locally, a shift that tests whether Africa...
Kenyan startup Sauti Y3tu Wins Top Sustainability Prize with AI Tool for the Visually Impaired
Sauti Y3tu, a Kenyan assistive technology startup, has taken top honours at one of Africa’s leading sustainability innovation platforms, underscoring a growing shift...
New YADAM-Sanku Partnership Targets Malnutrition at Scale in Ethiopia
Addressing malnutrition in Ethiopia requires more than awareness. It demands systems that deliver results at scale. A new agreement between the YADAM Foundation...
Nigerian Conservationist Iroro Tanshi Wins the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize
The 2026 edition of the Goldman Environmental Prize widely regarded as the “Green Nobel,” has once again elevated local activism to the global...
African Startups Lead 2026 Orange Corners Accelerattor Targeting $130B Labour Market and Energy Gaps
In a high-stakes bid to bridge the critical gap between African innovation and global institutional capital, the Orange Corners Alumni Accelerator powered by...
43 Young Leaders From Africa Selected for QECT 2026 Awards
Across the Commonwealth, young leaders are increasingly driving solutions to some of the most pressing social and economic challenges. The QECT 100 Young...
Angola to Establish the Timbuktoo AgriTech Centre for Agri-Entrepreneurs
In a move that signals a more deliberate shift toward innovation-led growth, the Government of Angola and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP...
Zimbabwe’s NeuroPulse AI Secures $50,000 to Build Africa’s Data-Driven Mobility and Insurance Infrastructure
A young Zimbabwean engineer is pushing beyond the country’s hackathon circuit into something more consequential, building the data infrastructure for Africa’s next generation...
Deep Learning Indaba Awards 2026 Open Nominations for African Innovators
As artificial intelligence becomes more central to economic growth and problem solving, Africa’s ability to develop and retain skilled talent is under increasing...
WildMango and OpenAI Partner to Expand AI Access Across Africa
WildMango has entered into a partnership with OpenAI to expand the availability of artificial intelligence technologies across Africa. Under the agreement, WildMango will...
MoneyHash and Visa Partnership Set to Improve Payments and Growth for MENA Businesses
A new multi-year partnership between MoneyHash and Visa is expected to strengthen how businesses in the Middle East and North Africa handle digital...
Kredete and Visa Partner to Expand Stablecoin Payments Across Africa
Cross-border payments in Africa have long been defined by high costs, limited access and systems that do not reflect how people actually move...
Kenya, Uganda and Zambia Secure New Estonian Funding for Tech, STEM and Cybersecurity Projects
The Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) has committed nearly €840,000 to nine new development projects across Kenya, Uganda and Zambia, in a...
Kiwe Secures Central Bank Approval to Launch in Egypt
Kiwe has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Egypt, clearing the way for its entry into Egypt’s financial services market. The...
New SME Cohort Signals Shift from Startup Hype to Sustainable African Businesses
A new cohort of high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises from across Africa and emerging markets has been unveiled under the SME Track 2026...
Pwn & Patch to Represent Tunisia at Startup World Cup Grand Finale After Regional Win
The Startup World Cup Tunisia Regional Finale 2026, held on 23 April in collaboration with Tunisia Digital Summit, delivered more than a competition...
Love Kinks Secures Funding to Scale Operations and Strengthen Natural Hair Care Market
The story of Love Kinks did not begin in a boardroom or with investors at the table. It started with a young woman...
10 African EdTech Startups Selected for Injini–Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Cohort 4
Africa’s education technology sector is sharpening its commercial and social edge as Injini unveiled the fourth cohort of its Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship,...
NVIDIA Opens Free Studio Space in Cairo to Support Creators and Boost Digital Production
US-based NVIDIA has launched a new Studio Space in Cairo, offering content creators free access to high-performance tools and professional production facilities. The...
Khuwaylid Capital’s First Deals Signal New Era for Islamic Finance in African Entrepreneurship
Senegal’s Khuwaylid Capital has announced its first equity and quasi-equity transactions, structured under Islamic finance principles marking what it describes as a defining...
Mediterrania Capital Partners Targets Growth in Morocco with AFM Acquisition
Mediterrania Capital Partners is moving to deepen its footprint in Africa’s manufacturing sector through the planned acquisition of Société Marocaine des Manufactures de...
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 10 Set to Drive Economic Growth Through AI Innovation
Google has announced the 15 startups selected for the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a move expected to strengthen...
Gebeya and PROFF-IT Partnership Set to Accelerate African Start-Up Growth
African start-ups often face a fragmented path from idea to execution, where validation, strategy and product development sit in separate systems. A new...
Nigerian EdTech Startup Safeticha Wins World Bank Backing for AI-Powered Learning Platform
A Nigerian education technology startup founded on a single teacher’s conviction is emerging as one of the continent’s most closely watched innovators, after...
Eight Ethiopian Startups have Secured a Total of 20 million Birr Through the FinWise Acceleration Bootcamp
Eight startups in Ethiopia have received a total of 20 million Birr (approximately US$130 thousand) in seed funding through the FinWise Acceleration Bootcamp,...
FSD Africa Unveils 10 Nigerian Startups Targeting Extreme Heat as Economic Losses Mount
In a decisive push to confront one of Africa’s fastest-escalating climate risks, FSD Africa has unveiled a tightly curated cohort of ventures targeting...
African Tech Firms Take Global Stage as SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 Kicks Off
African technology companies are stepping onto one of the world’s largest innovation stages today as SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 opens at Tokyo Big...
African Entrepreneurs Selected Among Global Innovators for Imperial College London Investor Event
A new cohort of African entrepreneurs is stepping onto the global investment stage, as Imperial College London prepares to host a high-stakes investor...
Five Journalists Selected to Redefine Africa’s Public Health Narrative Under New African Union Fellowship
A new cohort of African journalists is being deployed to the frontline of the continent’s public health battle, as the Africa Centres for...
Chari Leads Nationwide Push to Digitize Small Merchants in Morocco
A new partnership between Chari Super App, the Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade, Al Barid Bank and Barid Cash is set to...
YASR30 2026: Spotlight on 30 African Startups Driving Real Impact Across Key Sectors
The release of the YASR30 2026 list by the Yale Africa Startup Review highlights a new wave of early-stage African startups that are...
The Marketers League 9th Edition Set to Strengthen Business Growth and Leadership in Egypt
As companies in Egypt adjust to a more competitive and fast-changing market, the role of marketing is becoming more closely tied to overall...
Dodai Secures $13M to Expand Electric Mobility in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s electric vehicle startup Dodai has secured US$13 million in Series A funding to scale electric motorbikes and battery swapping infrastructure in Addis...
MSMEDA-University Partnerships Set to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship in Egypt
Egypt is stepping up efforts to turn graduates into business owners through closer cooperation between universities and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise...
British Council Accelerates Nigerian Cinema: 65 Creative Producers Selected for Film Lab Africa Phase 2
The British Council has officially pivoted to the next high-stakes phase of its Film Lab Africa accelerator, unveiling a cohort of 65 creative...
AfDB Launches $20m Green Hydrogen Fund, Targets African Private Sector Projects
Africa’s push to position itself in the emerging global green hydrogen economy gathers pace as the African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a...
Navidyn and Tuntunre Shine at CP Innovate 2026 Startup Competition
The CP Innovate Pitch and Grant 2026 has once again shown how targeted funding and mentorship can push African startups forward. Held on...
Africa’s Hackathon Moment: Inside the Largest Global Tech Challenge Driving Real Impact
The Hedera Africa Hackathon crowned its winners after drawing more than 13,000 developers, 1,300 project submissions and 45,000 certification participants across more than...
African Women Entrepreneurs Seize Half of Global WE4G 2026 Laureate Spots in Major Innovation Breakthrough
African women innovators have surged to the forefront of global impact entrepreneurship after securing half of the coveted slots in the 2026 WomenEntrepreneurs4Good...
New AWARE Cohort Targets Growth for Women in Agrifood Sector
Thirty women-led agrifood businesses have begun a structured nine-month acceleration journey under the AWARE Programme, an initiative by TradeMark Africa (TMA). The programme...
Village Capital Invests $350,000 in Ghana Health-Tech and Logistics Startups
Ghana’s technology ecosystem has secured a fresh injection of catalytic capital after global investment firm Village Capital announced its first two investments in...
Cloud9 Acquisition of Mtickets to Drive Growth in Africa’s Digital Events Market
Cloud9’s acquisition of digital ticketing platform Mtickets is expected to improve how events are paid for, managed and experienced across Africa. By combining...
Africa’s Biodiversity Defenders Dominate 2026 Whitley Awards
The Whitley Fund for Nature has unveiled the winners of the 2026 Whitley Awards widely dubbed the “Green Oscars” placing African-led conservation innovation...
African-led solutions dominate UN’s 2026 SDG technology pipeline
A powerful wave of African-led innovation is reshaping the global development agenda, as the United Nations unveils a new generation of high-impact technologies...
DFP, NEC and Shell Foundation Launch Africa Corporate Innovation Program to Drive Startup Growth
Double Feather Partners (DFP), in collaboration with NEC Corporation and the UK-based Shell Foundation, has launched the Africa Corporate Innovation Program (ACIP) a...
Aurora Ventures Launches Pilot to Back Women Entrepreneurs
Aurora Ventures has formally launched its early-stage investment programme, with inaugural backing from inDrive, aiming to identify and fund high-growth, high-traction businesses led...
Kenya’s Pesira Wins Global Spotlight at Aurora Tech Awards
Out of 3,400 applications from 127 countries, Kenya’s Pesira Limited has emerged among the top global winners at the 2026 Aurora Tech Award,...
New Ndjaba Fund Set to Unlock Growth for Early-Stage Businesses
A new funding vehicle aimed at unlocking growth for early-stage businesses in Southern Africa will be launched on Wednesday, as Bellatrix Investment Managers...
Innovation City Cape Town unveils Top 10 finalists for Startup of the Year 2026
South Africa’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase of scrutiny, pressure and commercial realism after Innovation City Cape Town unveiled the Top...
Trust by Design Fintech Challenge Targets Safer Financial Services for Women in Emerging Markets
For millions of women across the world, access to financial services remains out of reach not because products do not exist, but because...
Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 Set to Unlock Growth and Funding for Women-Led Startups Across Emerging Markets
Applications are now open for the Women in Tech Accelerator 2026, a programme designed to drive real growth for women-led tech startups across...
Foodics Launches New Initiative to Support Restaurants Across GCC and Egypt
Leading restaurant operations and financial management platform Foodics has launched a new relief initiative aimed at helping restaurant operators across the GCC and...
Friendship Bench Zimbabwe Wins KBF Africa Prize
Mental health support remains out of reach for millions of people across Africa, especially in low-income communities where healthcare systems are under pressure...
Kenya Closes First Smallholder Agriculture Securitisation Deal Worth KES 276 Million
Kenya has completed its first private-sector local currency securitisation in the smallholder agriculture sector, a landmark financial transaction that investors and development financiers...
Juridoc Expands to Benin as African Legal-Tech Growth Gains Momentum
Tunisian legal-tech startup Juridoc has expanded its operations into Benin after signing a strategic partnership with Hope Groupe, a move expected to improve...
Nova Garage Initiative Opens New Doors for Africa’s High-Growth Startups
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ClimaFii Alliance backs 20 African startups Targeting Energy, Mobility and Agricultural Resilience
Africa’s climate technology sector is entering a more aggressive scale-up phase after the ClimaFii Alliance unveiled a second cohort of 20 startups building...
Egrobots Unveils 160kg-Per-Hour AI Harvesting Robot in Major Egypt AgriTech Breakthrough
Egyptian deep-tech startup Egrobots has unveiled what it describes as the first fully autonomous agricultural harvesting robot developed in Egypt and the Arab...
Egypt’s EdVentures Wins Global Investor of the Year at the Startup Awards 2026
For years, conversations around startup investment in the Middle East and Africa have largely focused on fintech and e-commerce. EdVentures’ latest global recognition...
Cameroon’s BleagLee Wins $1 Million Grand Prize in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing
Cameroonian recycling technology company BleagLee has won the $1 million Grand Prize in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing, a development that...
Proparco Backs African Fintech Expansion With $2 Million Cauridor Investment, Deepens Tanzania MSME Push Through CRDB Deal
French development finance institution Proparco has announced a $2 million investment in African cross-border payments startup Cauridor and unveiled new financing initiatives worth...
Zerobionic Unveils Africa’s First Semi-Autonomous Humanoid Robot for Deaf Education
Nairobi-based robotics startup Zerobionic Africa has unveiled what it describes as Africa’s first semi-autonomous humanoid robot designed specifically to support sign-language education, marking...
Trevor Noah Foundation and Microsoft Expand Innovation Fund to Strengthen Education and Youth Opportunities in South Africa
The Trevor Noah Foundation is deepening its investment in South Africa’s education and youth development sector through the expansion of the Khulani Nathi...
L&D Hub Conference to Spotlight the Future of Learning, Digital Skills and Workplace Well-being in Cairo
The upcoming L&D Hub Conference is set to take place on 13 June at Le Méridien Cairo Airport Hotel in Cairo. The event...
