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Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa
Liberia Launches ‘Digital Liberia’ Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Tech Sovereignty and Drive Innovation
Nigeria to Boost Digital Connectivity with New Communication Satellites and Nationwide Fibre Expansion
MTN Ghana Pledges $2 Million to Train One Million Young Ghanaians in Digital Skills
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, led by Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, highlighting the continent’s growing adoption of digital assets.Top 10 African Nations by Crypto Transaction Volume in 2025: Nigeria Dominates
Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa
Liberia Launches ‘Digital Liberia’ Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Tech Sovereignty and Drive Innovation
Nigeria to Boost Digital Connectivity with New Communication Satellites and Nationwide Fibre Expansion
MTN Ghana Pledges $2 Million to Train One Million Young Ghanaians in Digital Skills
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, led by Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, highlighting the continent’s growing adoption of digital assets.Top 10 African Nations by Crypto Transaction Volume in 2025: Nigeria Dominates

Startup Review

Flutterwave has appointed new leaders in its risk, compliance, regulatory, and legal teams, including Prashant Kalia as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, reinforcing its commitment to global standards and sustainable growth.

Flutterwave Announces New Leadership in Risk, Compliance, Regulatory, and Legal Functions

Flutterwave has appointed new leaders in its risk, compliance, regulatory, and legal teams, including Prashant Kalia as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, reinforcing its commitment…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Availability Capitec Pay is available to merchants via dLocal’s single API integration, with no local entity required. Merchants interested in enabling Capitec Pay in South Africa can contact their dLocal representative for setup.

dLocal Expands South Africa Offering with Capitec Pay Integration

dLocal has integrated Capitec Pay into its South African payments offering, enabling secure, real-time open banking account-to-account (A2A) payments for global merchants and local consumers….

By: Cynthia Okafor

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to launch two new funding initiatives for startups in 2026 under its flagship Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme. The move reinforces the government’s commitment to scaling up investment in technology and creative enterprises, empowering young Nigerians, and driving innovation-led economic growth. The announcement follows the federal government’s recent participation in the $64 million investment round by Ventures Platform, a pan-African venture capital firm that supports early-stage startups across Africa.

Egypt Selects 33 Startups for Third Cohort of Creativa Incubation Program

Egypt’s ITIDA has selected 33 startups for the third cohort of the Creativa Incubation Program, offering funding, mentorship, and resources to support innovation in edtech,…

By: Adamu Garba

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 Startups Raise $187 Million in August 2025: Top 10 Deals

African startups raised $187.6 million in August 2025, with South Africa leading the pack through Ikhokha’s $93.3M acquisition. See the top 10 deals across fintech,…

By: Ovie George

African fintech giant Flutterwave has responded to the Bank of Ghana’s suspension of certain remittance services, assuring customers and stakeholders that its core financial operations remain unaffected.

Flutterwave Clarifies Bank of Ghana Suspension, Confirms Core Services Remain Operational

African fintech giant Flutterwave has responded to the Bank of Ghana’s suspension of certain remittance services, assuring customers and stakeholders that its core financial operations…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

FuturePay Partners with Flutterwave to Simplify Payments Across Africa

FuturePay has partnered with Flutterwave to streamline cross-border payments in Africa, enabling faster collections, payouts, and B2B transactions across 34 countries….

By: Ovie George

Paystack and FAAN Modernize Airport Access with Cashless Payments

Paystack and FAAN have launched a new cashless payment system using prepaid NFC cards to simplify airport access fees in Lagos and Abuja, with nationwide…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Empowering Youth Innovation: Orange Summer Challenge Fuels Africa & Middle East’s Brightest Minds

Orange Summer Challenge nurtures young innovators, awarding top startups like Plastikoo, MEPS, and Leevlong for pioneering sustainable and impactful solutions….

By: IBK

According to a report bythe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the health crisis linked to the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in the use of new educational technologies across Africa.

Top 18 Educational Tech Startups Disrupting the Academic Landscape in Africa 2025

According to a report bythe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the health crisis linked to the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role…

By: IBK

According to a report bythe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the health crisis linked to the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in the use of new educational technologies across Africa.

Top 15 African Startups to Watch in 2025

As we begin 2025, the year holds immense promise as a turning point for groundbreaking innovation. It is poised to be a defining chapter not…

By: IBK

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FIRS–France Tax Pact Triggers Fresh Questions Over Nigeria’s Data Sovereignty

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