Lisk, a leading growth platform for Web3 founders in high-growth markets, has launched the Lisk EMpower Fund, a $15 million venture initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of startups leveraging blockchain technology to solve real-world challenges in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The fund targets early-stage Web3 companies developing practical applications in areas such…
Verto, the Nigerian-born B2B payments platform, has officially launched its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a move that signals a new era for African businesses engaging in trade with the Gulf region. With a strong track record of processing over $25 billion annually for global corporations such as Unilever and Maersk, Verto’s entry…
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…
Orange Cyberdefense, the cybersecurity arm of Orange Group, has announced a new partnership with French cybersecurity startup Qevlar AI to strengthen threat detection and prevention capabilities across Africa. This strategic collaboration will integrate artificial intelligence into Orange Cyberdefense’s threat monitoring systems, enabling faster, more efficient identification and mitigation of cyber threats targeting businesses and institutions…
SEACOM, Africa’s pioneering digital infrastructure and services provider, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SENTECH, a leader in broadcast and digital services, to accelerate the growth of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) within South Africa’s telecommunications and digital ecosystem. The agreement, signed on 29 September 2025 at SEACOM’s Johannesburg offices, sets…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Chukwuma (Chuma) Nwokocha as the substantive Group Chief Executive, effective October 2, 2025. The appointment follows the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and marks a new chapter in the leadership of one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. This transition comes after the completion of Adenkule…
Blademy, a connected-health solution revolutionizing chronic disease management in West Africa, has secured funding from FasterCapital through its EquityPilot program. This investment will accelerate the deployment of Blademy’s offline-capable, Bluetooth-connected health platform designed to address critical care gaps in diabetes, hypertension, and gout management across the region. The support from FasterCapital provides Blademy with the…
EFT Corporation has announced the appointment of Adri Führi as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Führi steps into her new role at a time when EFT Corporation is pursuing strategic growth and expanding its footprint across key African markets. Her extensive background across…
