Airtel Africa Tests SpaceX Starlink Direct-to-mobile Services in Kenya

  Airtel Africa said on Tuesday it had successfully tested satellite-to-mobile data and messaging services in Kenya using technology from SpaceX’s Starlink, marking a step toward expanding connectivity in remote areas. The tests,...

Airtel Africa Tests SpaceX Starlink Direct-to-mobile Services in Kenya

  Airtel Africa said on Tuesday it had successfully tested satellite-to-mobile data and messaging services in Kenya using technology from SpaceX’s Starlink, marking a step...

Most AI Investments Fail. Here’s What the Winners Get Right

  By Jyoti Ball Generative AI is not just another wave of innovation, it marks a turning point in how knowledge, creativity, and decision-making are...

littlefish Raises $9.5 Million in Partech-led Round to Expand Across Africa

South Africa-based fintech infrastructure firm littlefish has raised $9.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Partech, as it seeks to expand...

South Africa’s Happy Pay Raises $5 Million to Expand Across Africa

Happy Pay has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by global venture capital firm Partech, as it looks to expand its...

Ajim Capital Targets $20 Million Fund to Back Early-Stage African Startups

Ajim Capital is raising a $20 million second fund to invest in early-stage startups across Africa, as venture firms look to fill a persistent...

Airtel Africa Tests SpaceX Starlink Direct-to-mobile Services in Kenya

  Airtel Africa said on Tuesday it had successfully tested satellite-to-mobile data and messaging services in Kenya using technology from SpaceX’s Starlink, marking a step toward expanding connectivity in remote areas. The tests, conducted in locations without terrestrial mobile coverage, enabled 4G-compatible smartphones to connect directly...

Ajim Capital Targets $20 Million Fund to Back Early-Stage African Startups

Ajim Capital is raising a $20 million second fund to invest in early-stage startups across Africa, as venture firms look to fill a persistent funding gap at the pre-seed...

Standard Bank and AWIF Inject KES 92.2 Million into Female-led Investment Firms

Standard Bank, has reached a significant milestone in its mission to transform the continent's financial landscape. As the lead sponsor of the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF), the bank has...