Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- Startups
Kenya Becomes Africa’s Top Startup Hub in 2025 With $3.2B Funding Rebound
Kenya tops Africa's startup funding in 2025 with $984M, driven by clean energy deals. Nigeria slips to fourth place amid…
- Business
CEOs Are Terrified of Missing the AI Boom—and Africa Is Leaving Them in the Dust
Investment is doubling, "Agentic AI" is taking over, and half of the world's chief executives think their job security depends…
- News
Netflix partners with CAF for exclusive AFCON 2025 Daily Highlights show
It appears Netflix is making its first major play into African football. In an official post that has since been…
- News
Here’s the Complete List of African Countries with Paused US Immigrant Visas
The Trump administration has indefinitely frozen immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including 22 African nations. Here's what this means…
- News
TECNO’s AI-fueled ‘Glory Night’ in Morocco sees Nigerian TikTokers dominate while Kenya secures just one win
Last week, TECNO descended on Rabat, Morocco, to host its Glory Night Awards—a glitzy affair co-hosted with TikTok Live and…
- Opinion
Why Africa’s Next Banking Revolution Won’t Be Led by Banks
Expert James Booth analyses how embedded finance, cross-border payments, and AI-driven risk models will redefine African fintech by 2026.
- Business
Mastercard is aggressively rewiring Africa’s payments infrastructure, posting 45 percent network growth in 2025
The payment giant isn’t just shipping more plastic cards; it’s building the digital plumbing for a projected $1.5 trillion market.
- News
Airtel Africa partners with Starlink to bring satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Kenya and 13 other countries
Airtel Africa has officially cemented its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity to its 174 million customers.…
- News
NTT DATA is deploying 1,000 Starlink sites to weatherproof African businesses
The IT services giant has already deployed 100 Starlink sites in Kenya and plans to hit 1,000 across Africa in…
- Opinion
COP30 Missed the Point: Africa Needs a Workforce, Not Just Commitments
COP30 ignored human capital. To succeed, Africa must redirect climate finance to upskill its youth and fix the green workforce…
- Startups
Big Pharma and AI surveillance are finally plugging into Africa’s healthtech supply chain
i3's Lagos summit unveils major deals for MYDAWA and Sproxil, integrating AI and global pharma into Africa’s healthcare grid
- Interesting Reads
The Billion-Dollar Wall: How Biometric IDs Are Locking Africans Out of Their Lives
A new report reveals how $1 billion digital ID systems in Africa are increasing surveillance and excluding millions from essential…
- News
MultiChoice will actively degrade pirate AFCON 2025 streams to force viewers to subscribe
With the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to kick off on December 21, newly acquired…
- Interesting Reads
Microsoft beat its massive connectivity goal in Africa. Now comes the hard part: AI.
The tech giant has brought 117 million people online across the continent, surpassing its 2025 target early. But as Microsoft…
- News
The 2025 TikTok Awards prove the era of ‘viral dances’ is over
Nigeria sweeps narrative awards while Kenya’s Tunero Animations and Zoza Sportscast define a new era at the 2025 TikTok Awards.
