Africa
Float, Adumo Partner to Expand Interest-Free Credit Card Installments in South Africa. Why it matters
In a move to reshape in-store consumer payments in South Africa, fintech innovators, Float and Adumo have announced a strategic partnership to enable credit...
South African Fintechs Float and Adumo Partner to Expand Interest-Free Credit Card Installments at Retail Stores
In a move to reshape in-store consumer payments in South Africa, fintech innovators, Float and Adumo have announced a strategic partnership to enable credit...
Nigeria’s Ogun State Partners Cybervilla to Empower Local Youth in Electronics Engineering
In Nigeria, Ogun State, a southwest region, has embarked on an initiative to bridge the country's tech skills gap by creating new digital economy...
CcHub, nHub, Roar, Enspire… Top 10 Tech Hubs Driving Digital Growth in Nigeria
As Nigeria cements its place as one of Africa’s technology powerhouses, ten innovative tech hubs are helping shape the nation’s digital economy and startup...
Ogun Partners Tech Solutions Provider, Cybervilla, to Train Youths in Device Repairs, Fueling Tech Entrepreneurship
The collaboration at Ogun TechHub signals fresh momentum in bridging Nigeria’s tech skills gap and creating new digital economy jobs. In the heart of Ogun...
Digital Payment: South Africans shift away from cash and card. Why does it matter?
South Africans are rapidly transforming their payment habits, with a notable shift towards digital alternatives such as direct-from-bank transfers and mobile wallets. This was contained...
The Rise of Graceful Exits: Okra’s Shutdown Marks a Maturing Trend in African Tech
When fintech startup Okra announced its shutdown earlier this year, it was tempting to file it under yet another failed venture in Africa’s high-stakes...
Top 5 AI Skills to Learn in 2025, And How Africans Are Monetizing Them
As the world rapidly shifts into an AI-driven future, one burning question lingers for young Africans, digital creators, tech workers, and students alike: Which...
Motsepe, Milken Institute Launch $2 Million AI Prize to Boost Africa’s Manufacturing. Apply Now
The Milken Institute, in partnership with South African billionaire Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has launched a $2 million prize aimed at accelerating the use of...
How Nigeria Plans to Tackle MSME Financial Challenges With Its New National Credit Guarantee Board
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Board of Directors of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC Ltd). The Board is a new...
Ogun State, Bosun Tijani Foundation Launch Gen AI Fellowship to Train Nigeria’s Young Developers. Apply Now
The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the Bosun Tijani Foundation, has unveiled a six-month Gen AI Fellowship Programme for young Nigerian developers. The Gen...
“Empathy Over Judgment, They Deserve Recognition,” Investor Perspective Emerges Amid Okra’s Sudden Shutdown
Nigerian fintech startup Okra, a former darling of Africa's open banking scene, has ceased operations, sending ripples through the continent's tech community. The shutdown has...
