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The Nairobi Securities Exchange has spent decades as a home for banks, telcos, and brewers. Now, it wants a different story. Recently, the NSE…
Getting started with a small online business in Africa starts with demand, not a logo or a website. You confirm what people already pay…
Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is experiencing a remarkable transformation, with homegrown innovators creating practical solutions that address everyday challenges faced by millions of Nigerians. These…
When Jumia hit the New York Stock Exchange in 2019, the pitch to global investors was as bold as the continent itself: “The Amazon…
In the venture capital world, a “preempted round” is the equivalent of a shark smelling blood. Investors don’t wait for a pitch deck; they…
For years, the story of African tech has been one of importation. We import venture capital from the West and hardware from the East.…
Google opened applications for the 10th cohort of its Startups Accelerator Africa program on February 4, 2026. This milestone edition focuses on AI-first startups…
Algeria now gives certified startups a rare break that many founders across Africa still fight for. The country will waive key IPO and stock…
Investors at a recent Demo Day shared 11 pitch lessons every founder should know.
The Moniepoint 10th Anniversary marks a decade of radical transformation in African fintech. What began in 2015 as a small team in a 1004…
Moniepoint Inc., Nigeria’s definitive platform for small businesses and Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, today released its 2025 Year in Review, marking a decade of “financial…
Yakeey’s $15 million Series A puts fresh money behind a simple idea, which is fixing real estate deals by putting listings, prices, agents, and…
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