Scaling a startup in Africa requires tailored strategies, local partnerships, and a deep understanding of diverse markets for sustainable growth. The post How to Scale Your Startup Across Africa: Lessons from Founders Who Did It appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kenya Law, a legal database for cases, is considering introducing a subscription tier for advanced legal research tools on its redesigned website.

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Table of contents Chipper Cash Geegpay Cardtonic Dantown Eversend ALAT by Wema Bank In 2022, a crippling dollar shortage forced Nigerian banks to suspend or severely limit international transactions on Naira debit cards, making it nearly impossible for freelancers, digital marketers, students abroad, and remote workers to pay for global services.  Fintechs like Chipper, Payday, […]

AI adoption in cybersecurity presents unique challenges in the Nigerian context that we must address head-on.

Russia has announced partial restrictions on calls made through the WhatsApp and Telegram messaging platforms, saying the move is aimed at tackling criminal activity, state media reported on Wednesday. “In order to combat criminals, measures are being taken to partially restrict calls on these foreign messaging apps (WhatsApp and Telegram),” the communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said, […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

  TLcom Capital, a venture capital firm renowned for supporting some of Africa’s most prominent startups, has now deployed 50% of its $5 million pre-seed fund, demonstrating a continued commitment to nurturing the continent’s early-stage entrepreneurs. The fund, called TIDE Africa Pre-Seed Investments (TAPSI), achieved this milestone after participating in a $2 million seed round […] The post TLcom Capital Deploys 50% of $5M Pre-Seed Fund to Support Early-Stage African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The global funding boom for AI startups has been a remarkable trend, with AI startups around the world raising a total of $47.3 billion between March and June 2025 (Q2). However, this boom is not truly global, as reports show that African startups received only a fraction of this amount. In Q2, 2025, African AI […] The post Africa Receives Just 0.02% of Global AI Funding in Q2 2025 Amid $47.3 Billion Surge appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The third edition of the Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa is set to return to Ghana on September 24-25, 2025, bringing together over 500 leaders from across the fintech, Web3, and decentralized finance sectors. As West Africa continues to rise as a digital finance leader, this impactful summit strengthens its reputation as a […] The post Africa Money & DeFi Summit 2025 to Bring 500+ Leaders to Ghana appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South African financial services giant Nedbank Group has secured a $90 million (R1.65 billion) all-cash acquisition of the Durban-based fintech startup iKhokha. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is a strategic move for Nedbank as it seeks to deepen its commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative digital solutions. The […] The post Nedbank Acquires iKhokha for $90 Million to Boost SME Digital Solutions and Financial Inclusion in South Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Explore the booming African startup scene with diverse job opportunities across fintech, healthtech, and renewable energy sectors in 2025. The post These African Startups Are Hiring Right Now (July 2025 Update) appeared first on Tech In Africa.

IHS Towers, the largest infrastructure company in Africa, sharply reduced its infrastructure spending in the first half of 2025, shifting from an aggressive growth posture to a more measured, cash-flow-driven strategy.

Seven months after TechCabal exclusively reported that Moniepoint was quietly working on a POS system to solve this problem, the fintech unicorn has launched Moniebook, a downloadable software for mobile devices and Moniepoint's touchscreen POS.

Ajua, a Kenyan consumer experience startup, has completed a merger with Rate My Service (RMS), another Kenyan firm that builds tools for businesses to measure and improve customer experience.

In today's edition: Globacom risks NCC Sanction over CEO role || South Africa's Nedbank gets approval to acquire iKhokha || Xiaomi to launch its SU7 EV in South Africa || Kenya’s Central Bank cuts benchmark rate

The company targets informal traders and service providers, from street vendors to car guards and township shopkeepers.

Explore how top African startups created successful pitch decks that attracted investment by addressing local challenges and showcasing growth. The post Top 10 Pitch Decks from African Startups That Actually Raised Money appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The new rules represent the commission’s latest effort to regulate the country’s $2.1 billion consumer lending market, which even banks have long avoided due to high default rates. 

Antler’s first Nigerian cohort saw over 7,500 applications, with only 24—less than 1% —making the final cut.

In July, SASSA CEO Themba Matlou noted that the agency will not hesitate to lapse grants for individuals who fail to respond to review requests or update their personal details.

These are some of the best data bundles in Kenya across four telcos, and Home Fibre products for fixed data.

Whether helping with creating study plans, summarising 200-page-long documents, or designing presentations, AI tools are fast becoming a study companion for students on the continent. 

Khaya Cokoto did not grow up dreaming of working in tech. As a child in a village in the Eastern Cape, she thought she might become a writer, a lawyer, or a doctor. But she was good at maths and science, and so, studied computer science at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. At the time, it […]

MTN South Africa has announced a strategic partnership with the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) aimed at modernizing the country’s transport infrastructure. The initiative will start in Gauteng—South Africa’s economic hub, home to more than 35,000 of the nation’s nearly 190,000 taxis—and will leverage digital innovation to improve safety, digitize operations, and support small […] The post MTN Partners with SANTACO to Digitize South Africa’s Taxi Industry and Empower SMEs appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Between 2022 and 2023, approximately 3.6 million Nigerians migrated out of the country. This number is expected to rise due to worsening economic conditions. A 2024 survey by Afrobarometer revealed that 33% of Nigerians have considered leaving the country, a significant increase from 11% in 2017. For many Nigerians, migration will remain a distant dream […] The post Tielle Travel Offers Solution to Nigeria’s Migration Funding Crisis with Tailored Travel Loans appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Zimbabwe and China have formalized an economic and technical cooperation agreement valued at approximately $55 million, alongside a separate commitment for food aid amounting to about $6.9 million for Zimbabwe. His Excellency President @edmnangagwa observed the signing of the Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement and the Exchange Letters for Emergency Assistance between the Government of […] The post Zimbabwe and China Seal $55M Cooperation Deal, Strengthening Ties in Development and Trade appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Ethiopia is set to officially begin trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in one month, marking a major milestone in its push for deeper regional market integration and broader export diversification. According to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, the country has fulfilled all key procedural requirements, including the completion of […] The post Ethiopia to Begin AfCFTA Trading Next Month, Opening Door to $3.4 Trillion African Market appeared first on Tech In Africa.

On August 5, 2025, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law the Nigerian Insurance Reform Act (NIIRA 2025), a significant overhaul of the country’s insurance sector. This new legislation repeals several existing laws, including the 2003 Insurance Act. The bill, which was passed by the Senate in December 2024 and by the House of […] The post Nigeria Unveils Major Insurance Reform with NIIRA 2025 to Boost Sector Stability and Economic Growth appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Suplyd, the Cairo-based digital procurement platform for the restaurant sector, has announced the successful completion of a $2 million pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by 4DX Ventures, Camel Ventures, and Plus VC, with additional participation from Seedstars and existing investors. The funding will help support the company’s mission to build a robust […] The post Cairo’s Suplyd Secures $2M Pre-Series A to Digitize Egypt’s $10B Restaurant Supply Chain appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Globacom has 24 months to appoint a chief executive officer (CEO) separate from the chairman or risk facing regulatory sanctions from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Yamify bets that with one-click access to open-source AI tools, hosted on GPU clusters in African data centres and billed in local currencies, the continent’s freelancers, startups, and agencies can deploy working AI products in minutes instead of days.

Africa’s digital economy is expanding and right at the center of this evolution is a bold transformation reshaping how people work, earn, and express their ideas. The creator economy, once seen as a side hustle or niche industry, has now grown into a serious economic force. Across the continent, young Africans are finding new ways […] The post Africa’s Creator Economy Is Undergoing a Bold Transformation Powered by Local Solutions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South Africa’s largest digital retail bank, Capitec, has teamed up with the remittance fintech, Mama Money, to dramatically reduce the cost of cross-border money transfers, providing a vital financial lifeline for the 2.4 million migrant workers in the country. This partnership represents a significant milestone in African fintech. With remittance fees across the continent typically […] The post Capitec and Mama Money Slash Remittance Fees, Empowering Migrant Families Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.