Cameroonian agri-tech relies on insects to produce consumer products

OkHi intends to on-board large banks and fintechs within the next six months as it ramps up its attempts to be a significant driver of financial inclusion across Africa.

As the summit came to a close on Wednesday, nine winners from over 40 pitching start-ups were named Africa's most noticeable tech start-ups.

The organisers say the event aims to connect capital to tech founders and is focused on being a deal flow platform rather than just an event.

Elisabeth Moreno believes Africans are capable of developing solutions that previously didn’t exist and can benefit not only the continent, but the entire world.

This year's Grand Summit will include more than 50 start-ups from 31 African countries, including regional champions from AfricArena's pre-summit events.

The Summit will bring together AI, deep tech start-ups and investors for an event targeted at improving investment processes across Africa.

ITWeb Africa chatted to executives from the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre about the organisation's role in supporting the African tech ecosystem.

ITWeb Africa editor, Samuel Mungadze spoke to Melvyn Lubega, technology entrepreneur and investor, in Nairobi about the importance of amplifying Africa's voice in global climate-tech conversations.

The winning teams, who attended this week’s two-day AfricArena Nairobi Climate Tech Summit, pitched their scalable companies to investors.

The continent can be an important case study on how to grow and consume in balance with the climate, it will require innovation and collaboration.

The event will bring together venture capitalists and start-ups working in climate tech and the green economy.