Nine Key Trends That Shaped African Tech Funding in January – Launch Base Africa
African startups raised at least $146.75m in January across 22 disclosed deals, a modest start to 2026 that reveals both…
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OpenAI “Agents” Explained: What African Startups Can Build With Agentic AI in 2026 – Tech In Africa
OpenAI Agents in 2026 are autonomous systems designed to handle complex business workflows with minimal human involvement. Unlike traditional chatbots,…
African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals – Launch Base Africa
While the spotlight often shines on headline-grabbing mega-rounds, the bedrock of Africa’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem lies in the consistent…
ASVLP 2026 to convene Africa, MENA venture leaders as startup funding rebounds – Businessday NG
Venture capitalists, founders and policymakers from across Africa and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will gather on January…
Ethiopia Prioritizes Vocational Training to Boost Startup Growth and Youth Skills
Kenya, January 28 2026 – The Ethiopian government is placing vocational and technical training at the centre of its development…
Mali’s Tech & Security Shift: How New Policies Impact Internet Access, Telecoms and Startups – Tech In Africa
In recent years, Mali has introduced significant changes to its technology and security policies, affecting internet access, telecom services, and…
DR Congo’s €8B Digital & Infrastructure Plan: Opportunities for Telecoms, Fintech, and Tech Builders – Tech In Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is investing $8.7 billion to transform its digital infrastructure, expand connectivity, and boost its…
Republic of Congo begins technical studies to connect to new undersea cable following WACS disruptions – Tech In Africa
The Republic of Congo is preparing to connect to a new undersea cable in response to faults on the WACS…
Safaricom’s New Innovation Strategy: AI, Fintech, and the Future of Kenya’s Tech Ecosystem – Tech In Africa
Safaricom is investing $500 million to transform itself from a telecom provider into a tech leader by 2030. The company…
Share of funded fintech ventures in Africa 2024| Statista
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South Africa: fintech startups by sub-sector 2021| Statista
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Rwanda Fintech Funding Boom: Why Investors Are Backing Rwanda’s Next Wave of Startups – Tech In Africa
Rwanda’s fintech sector is growing fast, with funding jumping six times to $38 million in 2023. The government has ambitious…
OneDosh Raises $3M Pre-Seed to Build Stablecoin Payment Rails Across US-Nigeria Corridor – Tech In Africa
OneDosh has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure aimed at enabling seamless cross-border money movement.…
Startup shutdowns in Africa jump 50% in 2025, erasing $52 million in investor capital – Businessday NG
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Startup shutdowns in Africa jump 50% in 2025, erasing $52 million in investor capital – Businessday NG
Startup shutdowns in Africa jumped 50 percent in 2025, erasing more than $52 million in previously raised capital, as a…
Solar Power Overtakes Fintech As Africa’s Top Investment Magnet
Representational image. Credit: Canva Africa’s investment story is changing fast as renewable energy, especially solar power, is now attracting more…
Gates Foundation and OpenAI Launch $50M AI Healthcare Initiative Across Africa to Counter Aid Crisis – Tech In Africa
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are launching a $50 million partnership to help several African nations leverage artificial intelligence (AI)…
Egyptian ed-tech startup eYouth expands into Iraq – Disrupt Africa
Egyptian ed-tech startup eYouth has expanded into Iraq with the introduction of the country’s first Arabic-language digital learning platform, dedicated…