The Importance of Small Businesses Small businesses are often referred to as the backbone of any economy. They are the driving force behind economic growth, innovation, and job creation… Read More

Over a month after Google announced the expansion of its “AI First” accelerator to Africa, the big tech has selected 11 African startups for the first cohort of the programme. Th… Read More

In Africa’s vibrant fintech landscape, recent data underscores its robust growth and crucial role in enhancing financial accessibility. The sector’s momentum has particularly… Read More

In six weeks, the Cape Town International Convention Centre will transform into a hub of innovation and investment at the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit, slated for Tuesday, 5, and Wednes… Read More

Husk Power Systems, a clean energy company at the forefront of fueling rural electrification since 2008 and that announced plans to launch 500 solar mini-grids in Nigeria over the next five… Read More

Effective next month, South Africa and Ghana have inked a visa waiver agreement for individuals holding ordinary passports.“Travellers may transit through, depart from and stay in the… Read More

Cypher 2023 was jam packed. The day one of the events witnessed more footfall than we anticipated, close to 1500+ participants and 600+ companies took part in India’s biggest AI confer… Read More

Sony Group Corporation ("Sony") has launched “Sony Innovation Fund: Africa”, a $10 million fund to invest in seed to early-stage startups in Africa's entertainment industry, incl… Read More

In today's newsletter, we bring you news about VFD's plans to list on the Nigerian stock exchangePaystack’s new offline payments solution.📰 The Weekend Brief#1 VFD Group to lis… Read More

Google has recently announced the inaugural cohort for its Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program. The 11 businesses, selected from a wide range of unique talent, are utilizing st… Read More

Since its launch in 2017, Techstars Toronto today announced that it has made its 100th investment into startups across the world; 40% of these startups are from Africa. "This 100th investmen… Read More

Enza Capital, a venture firm based in Kenya, said it has successfully closed two funds, raising a total of $58 million in funding to support startups across Africa. Alongside this significan… Read More

Africa is a continent with immense economic potential. It is home to a number of economic powerhouses, which offer numerous benefits for businesses. With its growing population and a youthfu… Read More

The platform formerly known as Twitter is hoping to solve some of the confusion left by its change in identity verification policies by pairing up with selfie biometrics provider Au10tix… Read More