Tackling Africa's Problems with Satellite Data Kenya recently launched the Taifa-1 satellite, joining a cohort of African nations embracing space programs to address pressing issues...
The Rise of African Startups in Climate TechClimate change poses significant challenges for Africa, underscoring the need for substantial investment in innovative solutions across...
The $1 Billion Fund for African StartupsAt the 24th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) unveiled the "Timbuktoo"...
Boosting Climate Finance with "Green Banks"The African Development Bank has launched the African Green Bank Initiative, a significant step in Africa's climate finance journey....
Several African Central Banks Are Exploring Digital Currencies to Enhance Payment Systems.As Africa strives towards financial inclusion, several countries in the continent are currently exploring the use of Central Bank Digital...
Africa dominates list of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024.In 2024, Africa is poised to dominate the list of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies, with eleven African nations expected to...
Trends in African Startup Funding Show a Shift in Investor FocusIn 2023, African startups secured a total of $2.9 billion in funding across equity, debt, and grants for deals exceeding $100k, marking a...
Six of the Top 10 Performing Economies in the World are Expected to Come From Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024.According to the IMF, six of the top-10 fastest-growing economies are expected to emerge from Sub-Saharan Africa. Ivory Coast, leading...
Optimizing Lifestyle Services in AfricaEden Life is an innovative Nigerian startup dedicated to enhancing the lives of ambitious individuals and businesses by connecting them...
TaskMoby: Digital Marketplace for Home ServicesTaskmoby is the first Ethiopian digital marketplace that connects customers to qualified home service providers (e.g. plumbers, cleaners,...
Swoove: Automating Logistics in AfricaSwoove is a startup revolutionizing logistics operations in emerging markets by automating the delivery process, enabling businesses to...
Yoco: Powering Small Business GrowthWith ambitious goals of empowering small and medium enterprises with creative offline and online payment solutions, Yoco stands out as a...