Tech in Africa

3 Oct 2025 - On September 24, 2025, Uber concluded its six-year experiment in Côte d’Ivoire by shutting down its app in Abidjan. This move left two government-…

3 Oct 2025 - Rekindle Learning, a prominent South African digital learning company, has acquired the Cape Town-based edtech startup EpiTek, resulting in the…

3 Oct 2025 - Egyptian healthtech startup Duaya has successfully acquired EXMGO, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider specializing in pharmacy solutions, in a…

2 Oct 2025 - Fluoralpha, a spinout of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), has raised over USD 110 million from Bank of Africa to build a large-scale…

2 Oct 2025 - Mazohub a Tanzania-based agritech venture, has secured USD 2 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round, backing its mission to expand AI-powered…

2 Oct 2025 - Mawingu, a Kenyan internet service provider (ISP) focused on underserved communities, has secured USD 20 million in a Series C funding round.The…

1 Oct 2025 - South African proptech startup AIRE (Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate) is bringing artificial intelligence and automation into the property…

1 Oct 2025 - Ghana is positioning itself as a regional leader in artificial intelligence with the introduction of a National AI Strategy and the development of…

1 Oct 2025 - The African startup ecosystem continues to attract significant global attention, with more than 2,200 startups raising over $100 million in funding…

29 Sep 2025 - The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Visa Foundation have teamed up to offer a $2 million grant aimed at boosting financial support for women-led…

29 Sep 2025 - In a bold move to strengthen Tunisia’s startup ecosystem, Tunisian venture capital firm 216 Capital has partnered with Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play…

29 Sep 2025 - Kenyan climate-tech startup SunCulture has secured a $5 million investment from WaterEquity, marking the first deal under its newly established Water…

29 Sep 2025 - The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced N-ATLAS, a cutting-edge, open-source multilingual and multimodal large language model (LLM) designed…

29 Sep 2025 - In Nigeria’s fast-growing foodtech sector, one startup has captured attention by proving that profitability and scale don’t always require massive…

27 Sep 2025 - Africa’s gambling industry is expanding at a rapid pace, fueled by mobile technology, mobile money services, and a youthful population that is…

27 Sep 2025 -   The government of Burkina Faso has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Presight International Services, a subsidiary of the…

25 Sep 2025 - The government of Burkina Faso has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Presight International Services, a subsidiary of the UAE-…

25 Sep 2025 - As Vodacom Tanzania celebrates its 25th anniversary of service to the nation, the company is preparing for the next phase of growth by launching a…

25 Sep 2025 - The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), an initiative launched at the 2021 COP26 climate conference, is aiming to raise $7.5…

25 Sep 2025 - PayPal has announced a $100 million commitment to expand its presence in the Middle East and Africa. This investment will be deployed through a…

25 Sep 2025 - Acumen has launched the second iteration of its KawiSafi fund, securing $90 million in approved capital, which includes $40 million in committed…

23 Sep 2025 - Kenyan e-mobility startup Arc Ride has secured $10 million in debt financing from Mirova, a Paris-based sustainable investment manager, to expand its…

23 Sep 2025 - Mastercard is partnering with leading AI and commerce innovators, including Stripe, Google, and Ant International’s Antom, to make secure agentic…

23 Sep 2025 - Enakl, an urban mobility startup based in Morocco and France, is on a mission to address one of Africa’s most pressing challenges: providing…

23 Sep 2025 - Efforts to make smartphones more affordable for a larger number of Africans while ensuring profitability for sellers are ongoing. In fact, this week…

23 Sep 2025 - Safaricom has introduced the most significant enhancement to its M-PESA platform since 2015, unveiling Fintech 2.0, a next-generation core system…

22 Sep 2025 -    Remedial Health, a health technology company offering inventory, software, data, and financing solutions to healthcare providers across…

22 Sep 2025 - Buying a second-hand car in South Africa can be a daunting task, but with the right platforms, it’s easy to find reliable vehicles at competitive…

22 Sep 2025 - African vehicle-financing startup Moove, is seeking new capital at a valuation exceeding $2 billion, potentially positioning it as one of the largest…

22 Sep 2025 - Daniel Yu, the founder of the pan-African B2B eCommerce company Wasoko, has stepped down as CEO after 11 years. His departure marks a significant…

22 Sep 2025 - The global freelance economy is valued at approximately $400 billion in 2024, with estimates ranging from $450 billion to $550 billion, as the gig…

19 Sep 2025 - Tanzanian agritech startup MazaoHub has successfully secured an oversubscribed $2 million in a pre-seed funding round to expand its hybrid model,…

19 Sep 2025 - According to Oui Capital’s most recent market report (https://apo-opa.co/4mmabvW), Africa’s cross-border remittance market is expected to triple in…

19 Sep 2025 - South African digital identity platform Contactable has secured USD 13.5 million in funding to enhance its onboarding and eKYC solutions across…

19 Sep 2025 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming trade in Africa by curbing illicit financial flows, fostering growth, and creating new market…

18 Sep 2025 - Uber Safari, a new product category offering tailored safari experiences, has been introduced at Nairobi National Park following a successful trial…

18 Sep 2025 - Seven South African startups have been chosen for the Grindstone | E Squared Programme, a growth initiative focused on founders that aims to…

18 Sep 2025 - The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced the revocation of broadcasting licenses for at least 42 television stations across the…

18 Sep 2025 - The tech giant Google has announced plans to establish four new subsea cable hubs across various African corridors to enhance Internet connectivity.…

18 Sep 2025 - Six African startups have been awarded $400,000 through the 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize, a rare opportunity for early-stage funding at a time when…

17 Sep 2025 - With just seven days remaining, African mobility companies have one last chance to participate in Africa’s first comprehensive mobility ranking…

17 Sep 2025 - PayU Kenya Ltd., the local subsidiary of the Dutch-owned global payments company PayU, has entered liquidation just six years after its high-profile…

17 Sep 2025 - EdVentures, the corporate venture arm of Nahdet Misr Group, has made a strategic equity investment in LRNOVA  through its EdTech Venture Studio…

17 Sep 2025 - According to global startup data, only around 10% of new ventures succeed. The main reason isn’t always money—it’s people. Teams are stretched thin,…

17 Sep 2025 - Morocco is making history with a groundbreaking USD 5.6 billion investment from China to establish Africa’s first battery gigafactory. Led by the…

16 Sep 2025 - Bold African innovators demonstrate the continent’s growing entrepreneurial prowess at prestigious investor showcase Africa’s brightest…

16 Sep 2025 -   Egyptian AI startup Intella has secured $12.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round, cementing the country’s position as a…

16 Sep 2025 - Google’s $37 million investment in African artificial intelligence represents a significant recognition of the continent’s growing technological…

16 Sep 2025 - South African fintech innovator Float has raised R46 million ($2.6 million) in a funding round that underscores Africa’s growing dominance in the…

15 Sep 2025 - The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has announced significant progress in enhancing communication services across the State of Masila. These…