Cognito Systems is building Africa’s intelligence layer
When Cognito Systems began as Six Labs, it wasn’t yet clear what shape the company would eventually take. What was…
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Techpoint Africa Joins As Media Partner for Tech Revolution 2.0 Conference: Elevating Africa’s Innovative Narrative
In a significant boost to Africa’s tech ecosystem, Techpoint Africa has been announced as an official media partner of Tech…
Africa’s largest fintech Flutterwave acquires Nigeria’s open banking startup in $40m deal
The acquisition brings together two of the continent’s most influential fintech infrastructure players. Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, says…
Half of Africa’s Biggest ‘Startup Rounds’ in 2025 Were Actually Bank Loans – Tech In Africa
After two years of decline, African tech funding crossed $3 billion in 2025—a 36% jump from 2024’s $2.2 billion. Publications…
Why Equity Financing Is Driving Africa’s 2025 Startup Rebound – Tech In Africa
Africa’s tech startup ecosystem is bouncing back in 2025, driven by a sharp rise in equity financing. Here’s what’s happening:…
Nigeria & Kenya Lead as Africa’s Big 4 Dominate 2025 Funding – Tech In Africa
In 2025, startups in Africa raised over $3.5 billion, marking a 59% increase from the previous year. This growth was…
UAE’s ADQ and Gates Foundation Launch $40 Million AI-Education Partnership to Tackle Africa’s Learning Crisis – Tech In Africa
ADQ and the Gates Foundation have announced a four-year, $40 million partnership aimed at scaling the responsible use of…
Africa’s failed founders re-enter the startup arena, testing investor patience – Businessday NG
Across Africa’s startup ecosystem, a quiet but consequential shift is unfolding. Founders who once raised millions, scaled teams, and still…
From Logistics to Fintech, E-Commerce to Mushrooms: Inside Africa’s Year of Unlikely Comebacks – Launch Base Africa
Recently, Meshack Alloys stood before a Silicon Valley audience pitching TABB, his credit infrastructure startup designed to modernize trade finance…
23 startups laying the groundwork for Africa’s AI growth – TechCabal
Artificial intelligence (AI) remains one of the tipping points in 2025. Across Africa, the conversation shifted from adoption to ownership…
SwiftVEE Raises $10.1 Million to Accelerate Africa’s Agritech–Fintech Convergence – innovation-village.com
South African agritech startup SwiftVEE has secured R173 million ($10.1 million) in a major Series A funding round, marking a…
AltSchool and the cracks in Africa’s ed-tech dream
The revolt began, as many modern ones do, on social media. In October, AltSchool Africa—the Nigerian edtech startup that trains…
Abiola Ayilara, founder and CEO of MyQura, driving Africa’s digital health transformation
Her journey into innovation was personal. After witnessing a close family member struggle following a critical illness due to inadequate…
South Africa’s Fintech Startup Float Raises $2.6m (R46 Million) to Scale – FF News | Fintech Finance
South Africa’s Fintech Startup Float Raises $2.6m (R46 Million) to Scale FF News | Fintech Finance Source link
Okra’s Collapse Signals Warning for Africa’s Crypto and Fintech Ambitions – FinTech Weekly
The shutdown of Nigeria-based Okra marks a major moment for Africa’s fintech and crypto future, raising concerns about sustainability, infrastructure,…
Okra’s Collapse Signals Warning for Africa’s Crypto and Fintech Ambitions – FinTech Weekly
The shutdown of Nigeria-based Okra marks a major moment for Africa’s fintech and crypto future, raising concerns about sustainability, infrastructure,…
Pioneers of Fintech: Shaping Africa’s Financial Future
Join us for part two of the 2025 Inspire Speaker Series! This session seeks to explore the transformative role of…
Africa’s Next HealthTech Solutions
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation is delighted to announce the…