Startups

Tech in Africa·6h ago · 1 min read

Fundamental Analysis Explained: How Investors Evaluate a Company’s True Value

Market headlines can move quickly, while a company’s actual position usually changes much more slowly.That gap matters to anyone following business performance, startup funding, digital finance, public company expansion, or the economics behind new products. Fundamental analysis helps separate atten

TechMoran·11h ago · 1 min read

Bfree Raises $3.1 Million to Expand AI-driven Loan Recovery Across Africa

Nigerian credit management startup Bfree has raised $3.1 million from undisclosed investors to scale its artificial intelligence-powered platform for recovering and restructuring defaulted digital loans across Africa. The fresh funding comes after a $2.95 million equity round in 2024 led by Capria V

TechBuild Africa·1d ago · 1 min read

Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 ($600k)

Applications are open for the Women in Tech Accelerator 2026, a programme backed by the Standard Chartered Foundation and implemented by Village Capital to support women founders building tech-enabled startups across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. The initiative is designed to help early-sta

TechCabal·1d ago · 1 min read

Four graduates are building an AI video-dubbing tool for African filmmakers

Reedapt is now focused on becoming the go-to dubbing and real-time multilingual streaming platform for Nollywood filmmakers, churches, and African content creators who want their work to travel further than the English language will take it.

Innovation Village·1d ago · 1 min read

Jerry Eze Foundation Deploys N1bn to Back 240 Entrepreneurs, Turning Faith-Based Giving into Economic Force

In a move that underscores the rising influence of faith-led philanthropy in economic development, the Jerry Eze Foundation has disbursed N1 billion in grants to 240 small and micro business owners across Nigeria. Each beneficiary received $3,000 at a high-profile grant award ceremony held in Abuja,

TechCabal·2d ago · 1 min read

NGX nearly doubles profit as transaction fee income climbs 189%

The spike reflects stronger trading activity on the exchange, buoyed by improved investor sentiment.

TechNext24·2d ago · 1 min read

TalkSign: Edidiong Ekong just wanted to talk to friends; now he is using AI to bridge the silence

On most afternoons, it looked like any other childhood. Children gathered outside, turning sand into makeshift houses, laughter…

TechTrends Africa·2d ago · 1 min read

Included VC Pilots Africa Investor Fellowship to Close the Continent’s Investment Capability Gap

A new fellowship programme is targeting a persistent but often overlooked problem in Africa’s venture capital landscape: the shortage of... The post Included VC Pilots Africa Investor Fellowship to Close the Continent’s Investment Capability Gap appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

TechNext24·2d ago · 1 min read

CWG on fire

TechCabal·2d ago · 1 min read

Talstack partners BII, Ventures Platform to teach ESG to African startups

As investors place greater emphasis on ESG, this programme is an attempt to turn compliance into what founders can understand and implement early.

TechNext24·2d ago · 1 min read

The end of Showmax: a timeline of growth, struggle and death

After 11 years of bold ambition and great resilience, Showmax has finally shut down on Thursday, April 30,…

Techpoint Africa·2d ago · 1 min read

Piggyvest Marks 10 Years with Documentary Exploring Its Impact on Saving Culture in Nigeria

Piggyvest has marked its 10th anniversary with the release of...

IT News Africa·2d ago · 1 min read

SANBS Announced as Gold Sponsor for #HISA2026 at Indaba Hotel Conference Centre

IT News Africa is pleased to announce that the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has come on board as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2026 (HISA 2026), set to take place on 27–28 May 2026 at the Indaba Hotel Conference Centre in Johannesburg. HISA 2026

TechBuild Africa·3d ago · 1 min read

RAISEAfrica 2026 Opens Applications for African Renewable Energy Startups

African entrepreneurs building solutions in the renewable energy sector now have an opportunity to join the RAISEAfrica 2026 accelerator programme, an initiative designed to help early-stage founders turn energy innovations into scalable ventures. The programme is led by the RES4Africa Foundation wi

TechMoran·3d ago · 1 min read

OneBio Secures $6 Million First Close for African Biotech Fund

OneBio Venture Studio has raised 100 million rand ($6 million) in a first close of its second fund, as the South Africa-based investor bets on the long-term potential of Africa’s underdeveloped biotechnology sector. The firm is targeting a final close of 300 million rand by mid-2027, it said, as it

TechMoran·3d ago · 1 min read

Amazon, WomHub Launch 9-month Incubator for Women-led Ventures in S.A

Amazon and South African enterprise advisory firm WomHub have launched a nine-month incubator programme aimed at supporting 35 women-led manufacturing businesses in South Africa to scale sustainable, export-ready enterprises. The programme, called the Amazon Sustainable Sellers Incubator, will provi

Tech-ish·3d ago · 1 min read

Safarilink Goes Direct: Non-Stop Nairobi to Entebbe Flights Take Off Tomorrow

Safarilink launches direct non-stop Nairobi to Entebbe flights from May 1, 2026, while keeping its twice-daily via-Kisumu service running.

TechCabal·3d ago · 1 min read

MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola earned $3.4 million in 2025

MTN Group’s record performance year and a higher share price drove up his bonuses and equity awards. It is Toriola's highest single-year compensation, including bonuses, since 2021, when he became CEO of MTN Nigeria.

TechAfrica News·3d ago · 1 min read

Djezzy Unveils AI Cloud Platform in Landmark Partnership with Algeria Venture and Taubyte

Algerian telecom operator Djezzy  has announced a strategic partnership with public accelerator Algeria Venture  and tech startup Taubyte  to launch a new artificial intelligence development ......

Techpoint Africa·3d ago · 1 min read

Whisul: Streamlining The Music Experience Lifecycle

Whisul moves to centralize music creation, discovery, and consumption with...

TechCentral·3d ago · 1 min read

Schreiber suspends home affairs officials over fake AI references

Home affairs has suspended two senior officials after AI 'hallucinations' were found in its new immigration white paper.

TechMoran·3d ago · 1 min read

Novastar Ventures Closes $147m Africa People and Planet Fund III

Novastar Ventures has closed its third fund, Africa People and Planet Fund III (NVIII), at $147 million, strengthening its position as one of the largest Africa-focused venture capital firms investing in climate-aligned innovation. The fund, supported by international investors including French deve

Weetracker·3d ago · 1 min read

Secha Capital Advances USD 40 M Fund II To Back Growth Startups In SA

Secha Capital, a South African VC firm, has reached a second close of The post Secha Capital Advances USD 40 M Fund II To Back Growth Startups In SA appeared first on WeeTracker.

Weetracker·3d ago · 1 min read

OneBio Closes USD 6 M First Fund To Build & Scale Africa’s Biotech Startups

OneBio Venture Studio, a Cape Town-based life sciences investor, has reached a ZAR The post OneBio Closes USD 6 M First Fund To Build & Scale Africa’s Biotech Startups appeared first on WeeTracker.

Weetracker·3d ago · 1 min read

Botswana Tech Fund Launches USD 64 M VC To Back Southern Africa Startups

The Botswana Tech Fund (BTF), a planned USD 64 M multi-stage venture capital The post Botswana Tech Fund Launches USD 64 M VC To Back Southern Africa Startups appeared first on WeeTracker.

Weetracker·3d ago · 1 min read

Egypt’s INVIA Raises USD 1.2 M To Build AI Financial OS For SMEs

INVIA, an Egyptian fintech startup, has raised USD 1.2 M in funding to The post Egypt’s INVIA Raises USD 1.2 M To Build AI Financial OS For SMEs appeared first on WeeTracker.

IT News Africa·3d ago · 1 min read

Vodacom Business Expands Extraordinary Business Advisory Board with 3 New Strategic Appointments

Vodacom Business has announced the appointment of 3 additional executives to its Extraordinary Business Advisory Board, strengthening the company’s commitment to providing enterprise customers with credible insights and guidance on emerging technologies and business solutions. The Extraordinary Busi

TechMoran·3d ago · 1 min read

NEC Launches Africa Startups Innovation Program to Tackle Agriculture, Food Security

NEC Corporation has launched a new initiative to deepen collaboration with African startups, targeting agriculture and food security challenges through technology-driven innovation. The program, dubbed the Africa Corporate Innovation Program, will be implemented in partnership with Shell Foundation

TechCentral·3d ago · 1 min read

Logistics start-up Shiprazor pulls in R44-million seed round

Cape Town start-up Shiprazor has raised R44-million, led by Norrsken22, to expand its courier network and AI tools.

Disrupt Africa·3d ago · 1 min read

Included VC launches Africa Investor Fellowship to strengthen investment ecosystem

Included VC has announced the launch of the Africa Investor Fellowship, a pilot programme designed to strengthen how existing investment professionals source deals and assess opportunities. Run by Included VC and backed by FSD Africa and FMO Ventures Programme, the Africa Investor Fellowship will br

TechCentral·3d ago · 1 min read

Why big IT projects in South Africa keep drifting off course

Optimism bias, weak oversight and hidden complexity have helped derail some of South Africa's biggest IT projects.

TechCentral·3d ago · 1 min read

Samsung sees no respite as memory shortage set to worsen

Samsung says the global memory shortage will deepen significantly in 2027 as AI demand outpaces chip supply.

TechCentral·3d ago · 1 min read

The breach is in the database

South Africa’s breach record tells a consistent story – and it leads to the database layer, writes Ascent Technology MD Johan Lamberts.

Tech-ish·3d ago · 1 min read

Safaricom’s 15TB FUP Promise is Gone. Back to as low 1.5TB Limit. WHY?

Safaricom has quietly cut Home Fibre FUP limits from a uniform 15TB to between 1.5TB and 7TB without explanation.

Tech in Africa·4d ago · 1 min read

Kwara Emerges as Nigeria’s New Tech Frontier as IHS and the Ilorin Innovation Hub Showcase 19 Startups to Global Investors

Nigeria’s technology story has always been written from Lagos. A Demo Day in Ilorin is making the case that the next chapter belongs somewhere else. IHS Nigeria has partnered with the Ilorin Innovation Hub to host the maiden edition of its Demo Day, themed “The Convergence,” spotlighting 19 emerging

Tech in Africa·4d ago · 1 min read

Dodai Closes $13 Million Series A to Build Ethiopia’s Electric Motorbike and Battery-Swapping Network

Three years ago, when most investors were still sceptical about electric mobility in Africa’s frontier markets, a Japanese entrepreneur quietly set up shop in Addis Ababa and started assembling electric motorbikes. That early conviction is now drawing serious institutional backing. Dodai has raised

Tech in Africa·4d ago · 1 min read

Kenyan Startups Lead African Interest in Latitude59’s €400,000 Pitch Competition

Latitude59 CEO Liisi Org said the competition’s international reach has expanded significantly over the years. “This year, strong teams from five continents and 53 countries competed for the investment. The jury will not have an easy task, but our investors are highly motivated to carefully assess a

Tech-ish·4d ago · 1 min read

Airtel Kenya launches XStream Fibre for home and business users, price starts at KES 1,999

Airtel appears to be laying groundwork for deeper SIM self-service inside My Airtel, including PUK lookup, SIM upgrade, SIM swap reason selection, OTP verification, and new SIM serial capture.

TechCentral·4d ago · 1 min read

Record R99-million payday for MTN CEO Ralph Mupita

A significant rise in MTN’s share price has led to long-term share incentives vesting at much higher values.

Techpoint Africa·4d ago · 1 min read

Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra Signals a New Era for Premium Smartphones in Nigeria

Infinix has officially launched the NOTE 60 Ultra in Nigeria, reinforcing...

Tech-ish·4d ago · 1 min read

Safaricom Home Fibre speeds jump again: Bronze now 40Mbps, Gold hits 150Mbps

Safaricom has upgraded Home Fibre speeds across all tiers and added a discount, with Bronze now 40Mbps for KES 2,250.

IT News Africa·4d ago · 1 min read

FNB Bolsters its Solopreneur Offering

According to Statistics South Africa, the informal sector now accounts for 21.4% of all employment as of Q4 2025, reflecting the scale of income-generating activity taking place outside traditional structures. FNB has bolstered its Solopreneur offering, which allows self‑employed earners, freelancer

TechCentral·4d ago · 1 min read

MTN director traded shares during closed period

An independent non-executive director of MTN Group traded MTN ADRs in a closed period without prior clearance.

IT News Africa·4d ago · 1 min read

What is Marvel Rivals Boosting Explained

If you’re searching what is marvel rivals boosting, you’re usually trying to understand one simple thing: how players climb faster, unlock goals sooner, or skip the grind in marvel rivals without spending weeks in the same bracket. At its core, Marvel Rivals Boosting is a service by Eloboss that pro

Disrupt Africa·4d ago · 1 min read

SA’s Secha Capital reaches 2nd close of $40m growth fund

South African VC firm Secha Capital has reached a second close of its US$40 million growth fund, Secha Capital Impact (Fund II).  Launched in 2017 by Nombuso Nkambule, Brendan Mullen and Rushil Vallabh, Secha Capital runs an operator-investor model that places highly-skilled human capital resources

TechCentral·4d ago · 1 min read

Former Nedbank CIO heads to the South Pacific

Ray Naicker left Nedbank in January and is expected to commence his new role in the third quarter of this year.

Techpoint Africa·4d ago · 1 min read

Applications Closing Soon for Women in Tech Accelerator Offering $10,000 Grants

Women in Tech Accelerator is offering $10,000 grants, mentorship and...

TechCentral·4d ago · 1 min read

Goldman Sachs warns of tech bubble

Goldman Sachs has warned that US software valuations look stretched, like they were in the dot-com era.

Techpoint Africa·5d ago · 1 min read

From Rejected for a Kitchen Porter Job to JP Morgan in 14 Months — Now This Founder Has Built the AI Career Platform He Wishes He Had

DeDataHub is the AI career platform that takes you from...

Techpoint Africa·5d ago · 1 min read

From Nigerian roots to global scale: LemFi commits £100M to UK

the global financial platform co-founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Ridwan Olalere,...

Techpoint Africa·5d ago · 1 min read

Glovo, Others Advocate for Collaboration to Promote Inclusive SMBs Growth and Innovation Across Nigeria’s Commerce Landscape

Glovo, a leading technology platform, and other stakeholders in the...

TechBuild Africa·5d ago · 1 min read

Ethiopia’s Dodai Lands $13M to Grow Electric Motorcycle Market and Swap-Station Network

Ethiopian electric mobility startup Dodai has raised $13 million in Series A financing, split between $8 million in equity and $5 million in debt, in a round led by British International Investment and a group of Japanese backers. The company has spent the past three years building in Addis Ababa, a

Tech-ish·6d ago · 1 min read

MECS Invests KES 97 Million in Kenyan Clean Cooking Startups

Ecobora, PowerUp, and Sun-Power Box receive fresh capital to drive the transition from biomass to electric cooking.

TechTrends Africa·6d ago · 1 min read

Why African Startups Are Rethinking Growth, And Building Better Because of It

The rules have changed. Across Lagos, Nairobi, Cairo, and Dakar, the founders raising money today are not the ones who... The post Why African Startups Are Rethinking Growth, And Building Better Because of It appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

TechBuild Africa·6d ago · 1 min read

AI Literacy Search Interest in Nigeria Jumps 620% Over the Past Year

Google today shared new data highlighting how people across Nigeria are turning to Search and AI tools to master the skills they need for their creative pursuits. The latest trends for March 2026 highlight a significant move toward using technology as a practical assistant for artistic growth and pe

Tech-ish·Apr 23 · 1 min read

Little announces fare increase as fuel prices bite

Little is notifying customers of a new temporary fare increase, with the ride-hailing company saying it will now charge an extra KES 2 per kilometre in response to the recent jump in fuel prices. In an email sent to customers, Little says the adjustment has become necessary after fuel costs in Kenya

Techjaja·Apr 22 · 1 min read

The Steady Hand Steps Back: Tim Cook’s Quiet Revolution at Apple and What Comes Next

In the spring of 2011, Apple was still reeling from the loss of its mythic founder. Steve Jobs had handed the reins to a man few outside Cupertino knew by name: Tim Cook, the operations wizard who had kept the supply chains humming while Jobs conjured the next big thing. Fifteen years later, on Apri

Tech-ish·Apr 22 · 1 min read

Xbox Game Pass Just Got Cheaper. Here’s What You’re Giving Up.

Microsoft cuts Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $22.99 and PC Game Pass to $13.99, removes day-one Call of Duty.

Tech-ish·Apr 22 · 1 min read

OPPO Find X9 Ultra Arrives Globally with Dual 200MP Cameras and a World-First 50MP 10x Periscope

OPPO's new Find X9 Ultra arrives with five rear cameras, 8K video, Hasselblad partnership, and pricing from USD 1,499 globally.

Tech-ish·Apr 21 · 1 min read

Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, VunaPay: Kenya Lands 4 Spots in Google’s Class 10 Accelerator

Four Kenyan AI startups join Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 10 from a record 2,600 global applications.

Tech-ish·Apr 21 · 1 min read

WhatsApp Ads Arrive in Kenya: What It Means for the 25 Million Kenyans Who Live on the App

Meta rolls out WhatsApp ads in Kenya inside Status and Channels. How targeting works, why now, and what Kenyan users should expect.

Tech-ish·Apr 21 · 1 min read

Wall Street Just Flagged the Kenya Shilling as One of Africa’s Most Vulnerable Currencies

Wall Street banks warn the Kenya shilling is Africa's most vulnerable currency. Here is what a weaker KES means for tech

Tech-ish·Apr 21 · 1 min read

Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO After 15 Years, John Ternus Takes the Reins

From Jobs to Cook to Ternus: Apple Begins a New Era With Its Hardware Chief as CEO

Techjaja·Apr 10 · 1 min read

Google Chrome finally rolls out vertical tabs and immersive reading mode

Google Chrome has long been criticized for its horizontal tab bar that quickly becomes a cluttered mess of tiny favicons and truncated titles. The tech giant addressed this pain point head-on with the official rollout of two powerful desktop features: native vertical tabs and a fully immersive readi

Tech Gist Africa·Dec 31, 2025 · 1 min read

UAE’s Lucid Capital Secures $2.5 M Seed Round Led by Tharawat Holding

UAE-based fintech firm Lucid Capital has closed a $2.5 million seed funding round led by Saudi investment firm Tharawat Holding, with additional participation from strategic investor Singular Link, as it accelerates development of its AI-driven algorithmic trading platform. The financing will be use

Tech Gist Africa·Dec 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Google for Startups Accelerator: MENA Opens Applications for 2026 AI-First Cohort

Google for Startups has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Accelerator program targeting early-stage technology startups across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT), with the application window running from December 15, 2025, to January 30, 2026. The initiative em

Tech Gist Africa·Dec 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Saudi AI Startup Newera.ai Raises $2.1 M Pre-Seed Round Led by Embark

Saudi Arabia-based artificial intelligence startup Newera.ai has closed a $2.1 million (SAR 8 million) pre-seed funding round, with Embark leading the investment and additional participation from a group of angel investors, the company said. The capital will be deployed to scale Newera.ai’s enterpri

Tech Gist Africa·Dec 31, 2025 · 1 min read

India Accelerator Expands Into Saudi Arabia With $15 M Fund to Support Indian Startups

India Accelerator, a leading multi-stage accelerator and early-stage investment platform from India, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia with the launch of a $15 million fund aimed at helping Indian startups enter and scale in the Kingdom’s fast-growing innovation ecosystem. The initiative

Tech Gist Africa·Dec 31, 2025 · 1 min read

NBA Africa Names Five Startups as Winners of Second Triple-Double Accelerator

NBA Africa has announced the five prize-winning startups from the second edition of its Triple-Double Accelerator, spotlighting early-stage African innovators across sports, fitness, AI, blockchain and creative industries. The winners were revealed at the program’s Demo Day on December 5 at Carnegie

Tech Gist Africa·Dec 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Noon Secures $500M from Public Investment Fund and Founder Ahead of Potential IPO

Middle East e-commerce heavyweight Noon has raised $500 million in fresh funding from its existing investors, including Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and the company’s founder, Mohammed Alabbar, as it intensifies preparations for a potential initial public o