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Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem

Startup Review

Jumia Exits Algeria in Fresh Push Toward Profitability

Jumia Exits Algeria in Fresh Push Toward Profitability Jumia has ceased operations in Algeria as part of a broader strategy to streamline its footprint and…

By: Innovation Author

Investment in African Tech Startups Jumps Nearly 50% in 2025

After two challenging years marked by shrinking capital and cautious investors, funding is making a strong comeback in Africa’s tech startup ecosystem. New data from…

By: Sub Admin

A TLP Advisory report reveals Nigerian startups avoid NGX listings due to regulatory barriers, currency mismatch, undervaluation fears, and limited market liquidity, despite the launch of the NGX Technology Board in 2022.

Nigeria’s Startup Funding in 2025 Was Highly Concentrated, with 11 Firms Taking 82.9% of Capital

Startup funding in Nigeria remained selective in 2025, as just 11 companies attracted nearly 83% of total investment, driven by investor focus on fintech, logistics,…

By: Ovie George

Nigeria’s startups raised $93.4 million in October 2025, a 130.6% surge driven by Moniepoint’s $90 million round and rising early-stage investments across fintech, clean energy, agriculture, logistics, and edtech.

African Startup M&A Reaches All-Time High in 2025 as Deal Volume Climbs 72%

African startup mergers and acquisitions hit a record 67 deals in 2025, up 72% year-on-year, led by fintech and driven by strategic consolidation, according to…

By: Ovie George

Paystack Cuts Off Fansted: Compliance Risks Highlighted for African Startups

Paystack has permanently terminated Fansted due to a “heightened risk profile,” underscoring the importance of compliance, risk-sharing, and provider-agnostic payments for African tech startups….

By: Ovie George

Paga says it processed ₦17 trillion across 169 million transactions in 2025, highlighting rapid growth in digital payments and rising adoption of its Paga Engine infrastructure across Africa.

Paga Handles ₦17 Trillion in Payments From 169 Million Transactions in 2025

Paga says it processed ₦17 trillion across 169 million transactions in 2025, highlighting rapid growth in digital payments and rising adoption of its Paga Engine…

By: Ovie George

Mobility startup MAX has secured $24 million in equity and debt funding to grow its electric vehicle fleet, battery-swapping infrastructure, and clean transport operations across Africa.

Nigerian Startup MAX Raises $24m to Expand Electric Mobility and Driver Financing in Africa

Mobility startup MAX has secured $24 million in equity and debt funding to grow its electric vehicle fleet, battery-swapping infrastructure, and clean transport operations across…

By: Ovie George

African startups secured $441.9 million in October 2025, a 217% jump from September. Mega-rounds, securitization deals, and strong fintech and clean energy investments drove the rebound across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa.

African Startup Funding Hits $3.2bn in 2025, Marking Strong VC Recovery

Venture capital investment in African startups climbed to $3.2 billion in 2025, the continent’s strongest performance in three years, according to Africa: The Big Deal….

By: Ovie George

Climate Tech is not so much a ‘sector’ per se as it covers a wide range of use cases

African Startup Funding Drops 41% in December 2025 as Investors Double Down on Big Deals

Startup funding in Africa fell 40.8% in December 2025 to $349.1 million, with over 92% of capital concentrated among the top 10 deals, led by…

By: Ovie George

A TLP Advisory report reveals Nigerian startups avoid NGX listings due to regulatory barriers, currency mismatch, undervaluation fears, and limited market liquidity, despite the launch of the NGX Technology Board in 2022.

African Startup Funding Surges to $590m in November 2025 on Back of Major IPOs

African startups attracted almost $590 million in November 2025, driven by blockbuster IPOs and energy investments, with the top 10 startups capturing over 97% of…

By: Ovie George

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