Somalia’s Minister of Communications and Technology, H.E. Mohamed Somali, has received the newly appointed UNDP Resident Representative to Somalia, Mr. Christophoros Politis, at the Ministry in Mogadishu. The meeting provided an opportunity for an introductory engagement and discussions on strengthening cooperation between the Ministry and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Key areas of discussion…
The launch of Paystack Index marks another important milestone in Africa’s rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem, introducing a new approach to digital commerce where artificial intelligence and payments work together seamlessly. Developed by Paystack with product support from TSG Labs, the experimental platform extends Paystack’s payment infrastructure into AI-powered experiences, enabling users in Nigeria to complete…
Gebeya Inc. and PROFF-IT unite to streamline African startup creationGebeya and PROFF-IT (VukaOS) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at transforming how African startups are ideated, validated, and built. The collaboration is designed to unify the early-stage startup lifecycle into a more seamless and structured “Plan-to-Build” workflow. At the core of the integration is…
Renew Capital has announced the launch of the Renew Venture Lab: The EmFi Series, a new initiative designed to identify and support African tech founders building the next generation of embedded finance and digital financial solutions across the continent. The program was officially unveiled during GITEX Africa, marking a significant step in advancing Africa’s fintech…
Madica, an early-stage investment program, has invested a total of $600,000 across three African startups—Kilimo Fresh Foods Africa Inc., Hakimu, and Biovana—as part of its mission to support underrepresented founders on the continent. Each startup will receive up to $200,000 in pre-seed funding and will participate in Madica’s 18-month support program, which includes mentorship, executive…
UNICEF has announced plans to provide high-speed internet to up to 500,000 schools and essential public facilities across Africa. The initiative aims to bridge the continent’s digital divide by connecting children and communities in rural and low-income areas, where limited connectivity has historically restricted access to digital education and economic opportunities. The programme will consolidate…
The Meta Llama Impact Accelerator 2025 has announced its support for 12 groundbreaking AI startups across Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa, underscoring Meta’s commitment to nurturing Africa’s next generation of AI innovators. Each of the four countries hosted a Demo Day that showcased solutions designed to solve pressing challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture, and…
Jem HR has taken a bold step toward bridging South Africa’s digital inequality gap with the launch of Jem Mobile, a mobile service designed to make data and smartphone access affordable for frontline workers. With prepaid data costing the equivalent of three hours of work for just 1GB, millions of low-wage earners have been disproportionately…
