Village Capital has invested in two innovative startups, Kenya’s Aquarech and Nigeria’s CoAmana, through its Reducing Inequalities Investment Facility. These investments aim to transform farmers’… Read More »Village Capital Invests in Kenyan and Nigerian Startups to Boost Farmers’ Livelihoods
The African Union (AU) has launched the AU Startup Policy Framework and Model Law in a move to drive innovation across Africa. This initiative is… Read More »AU Launches Startup Policy to Boost African Innovation
Peach Payments, a South African digital payments provider has acquired Operativa, a customer software development firm, as part of its expansion strategy. This marks the… Read More »Peach Payments Acquires Operativa to Boost Expansion
The World Bank has committed $100 million to improve Zambia’s digital infrastructure. This investment aims to expand internet access nationwide. The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project… Read More »World Bank Pledges $100 Million for Zambia’s Digital Growth
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a strategy to boost Africa’s digital trade under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Vice-President Kashim Shettima… Read More »Nigeria Unveils Plan to Drive Africa’s Digital Trade Revolution
Global tech company Zoho has teamed up with She Code Africa (SCA) to empower African women in technology. Zoho will host “Train the Trainer” sessions… Read More »Zoho and She Code Africa Partner to Empower Women in Tech
IXAfrica and Schneider Electric have partnered to launch a hyper-scale data centre in Kenya. The new facility, NBOX1, is a Tier 3+ carrier-neutral data centre.… Read More »IXAfrica and Schneider Electric Launch Kenya’s Largest Data Centre
Logidoo, a Pan-African logistics startup, has received a $50,000 grant to promote AI solutions in Africa’s logistics market. This capital was provided by The International… Read More »Logidoo Secures $50,000 Grant for AI-Powered Logistics in Africa
d.light has secured $176 million to fund its solar energy projects in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. African Frontier Capital (AFC), a social impact-focused asset management… Read More »d.light Secures $176 Million for Solar Energy in East Africa
Rio Tinto has approved the development of the Simandou iron ore deposit in Guinea, West Africa. This deposit is the world’s largest new mine project.… Read More »Rio Tinto Approves Development of Massive Iron Ore Project in Guinea