BusinessSouth Africa
TurnStay Processes More Than ZAR1 Billion in Travel Payments in Six Months
South African fintech startup TurnStay has processed more than ZAR1 billion (US$61.5 million) in transactions so far this year, reaching the milestone within...
BusinessNigeria
Itana Expands Digital Free Trade Zone with Mr Eazi’s Choplife
Itana has signed Choplife, the entertainment and technology venture founded by Nigerian musician and entrepreneur Oluwatosin “Mr Eazi” Ajibade, as it expands its...
KenyaLeadership
Africa’s Business Heroes Selects 20 Entrepreneurs for 2026 Semi-Finals
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) has selected 20 entrepreneurs from 12 African countries for its 2026 Top 20, advancing them to the semi-final stage...
SenegalTransport
Naran Raises $10 Million to Expand Vehicle Financing for Drivers in Emerging Markets
Naran, a mobility fintech focused on emerging markets, has raised $10 million in debt and equity financing from Landel to finance more vehicles...
BusinessNigeria
Clea Launches Vendor Payments to Simplify International Trade for African Businesses
Nigeria-based fintech Clea has launched Vendor Payments, a new capability designed to make it easier for African businesses to pay international suppliers, auction...
BusinessNigeria
AFC Leads US$2.5 Billion Investment in Dangote Refinery Expansion
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has led a group of strategic investors in a US$2.5 billion private placement by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals...
Business
World Bank Group Invests $25 Million in Jumia to Expand Digital Commerce in Africa
The World Bank Group is investing US$25 million in Jumia Technologies AG to strengthen digital commerce infrastructure across Africa, with the investment expected...
LeadershipSouth Africa
2026 Future 54: Women Leading Business, Innovation and Social Impact
Africa’s growth is being shaped by women building businesses, creating jobs, developing new technologies and addressing social challenges in their communities. The 2026...
BusinessEgypt
GEEKS STORE Partners with iFLYTEK to Expand AI Technology in Egypt
GEEKS STORE has entered into an exclusive partnership with Chinese artificial intelligence company iFLYTEK to introduce its AI-powered products to the Egyptian market....
