Startups and Innovation

Meet Africa’s Latest Unicorn Startups

Meet Africa’s Latest Unicorn Startups

Africa’s startup ecosystem is booming, with a growing number of companies achieving unicorn status—valued at ...

women in tech

Women Entrepreneurs in Africa: Breaking Barriers and Building Empires

The narrative surrounding entrepreneurship in Africa is incomplete without highlighting the significant contributions of women. ...

Moroccan Startups

Moroccan Startups Raise Over $100 Million in 2022

Moroccan startups have collectively raised over $100 million in funding throughout 2022, marking a record-breaking ...

Business Innovation Award

Oluwaseun Lawal Wins Prestigious Tech Trailblazer Award for Innovation in Fintech

The Tech Trailblazer Visionary Prize has recognized an outstanding achievement in Nigeria’s technology sector with ...

Kenya is Africa’s start-up funding top destination

Kenya is Africa’s start-up funding top destination

Kenya has managed to overcome a global decline in funding for new companies, achieving a ...

women in tech

Tech Startups in Africa: The Digital Revolution

The digital revolution is sweeping across Africa, and tech startups are at the forefront of ...

Start-up closures and scalebacks leave trail of job losses in Africa

Start-up closures and scalebacks leave trail of job losses in Africa

Last year, 20 start-ups across Africa shut down, and many more had to reduce their ...

Nigeria’s Tech Hub in Lagos Attracts Major Global Investors

Nigeria’s tech hub in Lagos gains attention from major global investors, boosting its role in ...

Togo’s Energy Startup Daystar Power Expands Solar Offerings to SMEs

Daystar Power, Togo’s energy startup, expands solar power solutions for SMEs, enhancing sustainable energy access ...

Nigerian Startup Paga Expands Digital Payments to Gambia

Nigerian startup Paga announces the expansion of its digital payments platform to Gambia, aiming to ...

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