A three-day Africa – Singapore Summit ended on Thursday, August with stakeholders signing a number of agreements to boost trade relations. Economic relations between Singapore… Read More »Africa – Singapore Summit: Five Deals Signed to Boost Trade Ties
Google for Startups has announced a new accelerator program focused on artificial intelligence (AI) startups in Africa. The startup program, “Google for Startups: AI First”… Read More »Google for Startups Announces New AI-Focused Accelerator Program for African Firm
The 2023 Ecobank Fintech Challenge witnessed over 1,400 fintech startups from 64 countries in Africa and beyond going for top honours. This edition represents the… Read More »Ecobank Fintech Challenge Picks 8 Startups Out of 1,400 Applicants
Financial technology (Fintechs) is still the leader in Africa’s startup ecosystem in terms of funding and exit activities, a report by Disrupt Africa has established.… Read More »Fintechs Maintain Status as Africa’s Leading Investment Priority
Tech company IX Africa has announced its intentions to build a second data centre in Nairobi. This move comes after the successful establishment of their… Read More »Europe-based IX Africa to Build Second Data Hub in Nairobi
Google Africa on Tuesday, August 15, committed to supporting Nigeria’s quest to create digital jobs for its population. Speaking during a meeting with Nigeria’s Vice… Read More »Google Africa Commits to Train 20,000 Nigerian Youth on Digital Skills
Eric Asuma has resigned from his role as the CEO of Hisa, a position he held since the company’s inception in 2020. Hisa Technologies is… Read More »Hisa CEO Eric Asuma Steps Down to Focus on New Financial Venture
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) through it’s Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan has committed to supporting Kenya’s effort to achieve sustainable economic development. Speaking… Read More »UNCTAD Commits to Support Kenya’s Renewable Energy
Delegates from BRICS member states (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) are meeting in South Africa for the BRICS Inward Buying and Investment Business Forum- which… Read More »South Africa Hosts Delegates in BRICS Precursor Forum to Showcase Investment Opportunities
VC4A, a Pan-African venture builder, has announced 12 startups from across the continent to participate in the 2023 Venture Showcase Africa. Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya… Read More »12 African Startups Selected to Exhibit in the 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa