The Kenyan Government is planning something new for farmers. They will soon launch an online platform for selling farmers’ produce, starting with coffee. This is a big step to help farmers sell their coffee without middlemen and cartels taking a…
FlySafair turns to AI to keep fares low and good customer experience by using smart technology to make flying cheaper and easier for passengers. The airline is working hard to keep its low-cost model strong, while also giving travelers a…
Egyptian startup Tagaddod has raised $26.3 million in Series A funding to help the company grow faster across the region. This is a big step for Tagaddod as it works to make the use of renewable energy stronger and easier…
South African telematic firm Ctrack secured $23.4 million in equity funding, giving the company a big boost to grow even faster. This South Africa-based telematics startup raised the money from two well-known investors, Sanari Capital and 27four Investment Managers. Sanari…
Nairobi is ready to welcome the 2025 AVPA Conference, happening from November 3 to 5, 2025, at the Trademark Hotel. This big event is organized by the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) and will bring together more than 400 important…
RightCom unveils the Inaugural Customer Experience Summit to help African businesses improve how they serve their customers. This new event, called the RightCom Customer Experience Summit 2025, will take place on October 29, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. It’s happening right…
PayPal plans to invest $100 million in African and Middle Eastern startups, bringing new hope and chances for many small businesses and entrepreneurs in these fast-growing regions. This big investment will help local companies grow and give more people access…
Starting April 1, 2026, Nigeria’s Central Bank will restrict POS agents to work with only one principal. This new rule was announced on Monday, October 6, 2025, and it means that POS agents can no longer work with many companies…
Luno enables South African users to spend crypto at major retail stores, making it easier than ever to use digital money for everyday shopping. Now, South African users can use their Bitcoin or Tether to buy things at big stores…
Gabonese logistics startup POZI secured €650,000 in its first international venture funding round, which is great news for the young company. This funding will help POZI grow and start working in new countries, beginning with Côte d’Ivoire in 2025. It’s…
