Startups
Persistent Launches $70 Million Africa Climate Venture Fund
Climate venture builder Persistent said on Tuesday it had launched a $70 million early-stage investment fund to support climate-focused startups across Africa, along with a $5 million venture building...
Tech
Gig Economy App Launches to Tackle Youth Unemployment in Kenya
A new mobile marketplace has launched in Kenya, aiming to bridge the gap between urban youth and the informal labor market.
The platform, known as Tich App, has officially entered...
Startups
Persistent Launches $70 Million Africa Climate Venture Fund
Climate venture builder Persistent said on Tuesday it had launched a $70 million early-stage investment fund to support climate-focused startups across Africa, along with a $5 million venture building facility to...
Business
Canal+ Unveils €100m Rescue Package for MultiChoice Following Subscriber Exodus
The French media giant Canal+ has launched a sweeping €100 million recovery plan to revitalise MultiChoice, as the African pay-TV leader struggles to stem...
Business
Why Tanzania’s Billionaire Rostam Azizi Is Buying Nation Media Group
After more than six decades under the stewardship of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, Nation Media Group is entering a new era....
Tech
Gig Economy App Launches to Tackle Youth Unemployment in Kenya
A new mobile marketplace has launched in Kenya, aiming to bridge the gap between urban youth and the informal labor market.
The platform, known as...
Startups
Tony Elumelu: The Billionaire Philanthropist Betting $100m on Africa’s Start-ups
The Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu has revealed that his foundation has now deployed more than $100m in seed capital to bolster African...
Guides
The Era of Hyper-Connectivity: How AI Is Turning the Smartphone Into the Brain of the Modern Home
The modern home is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. What was once a passive physical space is evolving into an intelligent environment that...
Guides
How Georgia Became the Tech Hub of the Caucasus
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Nestled on the Black Sea Coast, sandwiched between Eastern Europe and Asia, and with Russia to the north, is Georgia. This country of just...
Persistent Launches $70 Million Africa Climate Venture Fund
Climate venture builder Persistent said on Tuesday it had launched a $70 million early-stage investment fund to support climate-focused startups across Africa, along with...
Gig Economy App Launches to Tackle Youth Unemployment in Kenya
A new mobile marketplace has launched in Kenya, aiming to bridge the gap between urban youth and the informal labor market.
The platform, known as...
Tony Elumelu: The Billionaire Philanthropist Betting $100m on Africa’s Start-ups
The Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu has revealed that his foundation has now deployed more than $100m in seed capital to bolster African...
Nedbank Partners with Crypto.com to Explore Blockchain Payments Across Africa
Nedbank Group said on Thursday it had entered a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to explore blockchain-based payment, settlement and liquidity solutions across Africa, in...
High Court Halts NTSA’s Automated Traffic Fine System Over Tech Concerns
A major digital crackdown on motorists has been suspended after the High Court in Kenya issued conservatory orders barring the enforcement of an instant,...
Persistent Launches $70 Million Africa Climate Venture Fund
Climate venture builder Persistent said on Tuesday it had launched a $70 million early-stage investment fund to support climate-focused startups across Africa, along with a $5 million venture building facility to provide operational support to emerging companies.
The Persistent Africa Climate Venture Fund (ACV Fund),...
Fintech
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...
Tech
Konza Technopolis to Host Landmark Summit for Women in Tech
Nairobi is set to become a hub for digital pioneers next month as Konza Technopolis prepares to host the TEC Summit 2026, a high-level forum aimed at bridging the...
