Yellow Card, Africa’s pioneering stablecoin startup, has announced a strategic shift from retail operations to focus exclusively on B2B services. The company’s move marks a new chapter in its mission to build a stronger digital financial infrastructure across Africa and beyond. Retail users have until December 31, 2025, to withdraw their funds before the platform…
Galytix, a leading Agentic Artificial Intelligence company serving the banking and financial services sector, has announced a major global expansion as it marks its 10th anniversary. This milestone underscores a decade of innovation, growth, and commitment to transforming how financial institutions leverage AI to drive efficiency, accuracy, and smarter decision-making. As part of its expansion…
Yaga has secured €4 million in pre Series A funding to accelerate its secondhand fashion marketplace across the Middle East and Africa, marking a significant step in advancing sustainable fashion in high growth markets. Led by Specialist VC with participation from H&M Group Ventures, Trind Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and key angel investors, this funding…
In a significant step toward closing the gender gap in technology, Malawi has launched the TechGirl Mentorship Program under the Women and Girls for Technology initiative. The program has enrolled 50 secondary school girls in its latest term, equipping them with essential digital literacy, cybersecurity skills, and career mentorship. This initiative represents a major effort…
Google has announced a transformative initiative aimed at advancing higher education and AI literacy across Africa by providing university students with free access to its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro, for 12 months. This program, available to eligible students aged 18 and above in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, will empower…
Zambia has entered into a strategic partnership with Ethiopia to advance its national digital identity agenda, marking a significant step toward enhancing access to public services and improving digital inclusion. The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Permanent Joint Commission of Cooperation to collaborate on the development and implementation of digital…
OpenAI is once again set to disrupt the digital landscape with the development of a groundbreaking short-form video app that reimagines the TikTok-style experience. Unlike traditional platforms that thrive on user-uploaded content, this new app will rely entirely on AI-generated videos powered by OpenAI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora 2. The concept introduces a feed of…
Mukuru has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of cross-border payments across Africa and Asia. The collaboration is designed to empower both banked and underserved customers by combining Mukuru’s robust Southern African infrastructure with MoneyGram’s expansive global network. This alliance is positioned to create greater financial inclusion, ensuring…
