Egypt Innovate platform to connect start-ups with investors
Along with a network of over 20 specialist experts that serve as the foundation of an advising community, Egypt Innovate boasts over 81,000 registered users, including entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem supporters.
Jumia eyes 2026 break-even after strong Q4 surge
Pan-African e-commerce leader Jumia posted robust fourth-quarter 2025 results, with surging sales, reduced losses and improving cash flow.
Start-up king joins Paratus Rwanda
Innocent Mutimura has been appointed as country manager of Paratus Rwanda.
Kenya’s agritech push
A shift to satellite-powered observation, along with increased use of data and AI are on the agenda as Kenya seeks to digitise its agricultural industry.
Return of the King
Econet lures back seasoned exec Fayaz King to lead its infrastructure arm as the telecoms giant prepares a high-profile VFEX listing.
Zambia calls on MultiChoice to cut prices
MultiChoice is starting to face under pressure from African governments, representing disgruntled citizens, to lower its subscription prices.
Ghana tech firms invest $7 million in Zambia
The government said 12 technology entrepreneurs came to Zambia, initially with an intention to search for opportunities but they ended up transacting during the trip.
Delta40 secures $20m to boost start-ups in Africa
The new company said 25 founders and investors from Silicon Valley and Africa are part of the raise, forming an ecosystem of "founders backing founders."
EU unleashes funding to boost Libya's ambitions
Funders say this initiative is vital to strengthening institutional capacity and supporting entrepreneurs, particularly in the green and digital sectors.
Google rejects Kenya’s content removal demands
The tech giant declined most Kenyan removal demands, spotlighting rising tensions over political speech, platform rules, and how African regulators police online content.
Malawi takes MultiChoice to task over fees
In light of the current economic difficulties consumers face, MultiChoice Malawi has been urged to think about modifying its pricing strategy.
Nigeria launches the Happy Woman App Platform
The Happy Woman App Platform would provide a single interface for women to access funding facilities, business development assistance, government programmes, and essential services.
Obsidian Systems to showcase infrastructure at Digital Retail Africa 2026
The company will present at Digital Retail Africa 2026, demonstrating how retailers can future-proof their operations with resilient edge infrastructure and virtualised retail environments.