The Federal Government has launched a ₦482.4 million investment fund aimed at supporting 12 tech-enabled Nigerian startups. The initiative is part of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme, implemented by the Bank of Industry (BoI). According to a statement on the initiative, applications have been opened for the…
The Federal Government, through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme implemented by the Bank of Industry, has opened applications for the iDICE Startup Bridge Growth Lab, a 12-week accelerator designed to provide up to $350,000 in funding to 12 promising Nigerian tech startups. Speaking on the initiative, the National Coordinator of iDICE…
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has directed Airtel Malawi and Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) to refund and compensate subscribers for violating mandatory regulations governing the publication of tariffs. The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has directed Airtel Malawi Plc and Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) to compensate subscribers after introducing new tariffs without fully meeting…
Abia and Enugu states have advocated stronger regional collaboration aimed at training 150,000 technology talents and incubating 3,000 startups across Nigeria. This was highlighted during the South-East Regional Activation of the Africa Innovation Foundry (AIF), which took place at the Abia State Secretariat Complex in Umuahia. The event attracted government officials, innovators, investors, and tech…
The programme was implemented in collaboration with DigiFarm, Power Learn Project, and other industry experts, who provided practical insights into digital learning, agritech, and the increasingly in-demand skills required in today’s workplace. The programme provided participants with practical training in digital technology, entrepreneurship, agritech, and emerging career opportunities through sessions led by Safaricom Hook and…
Africa Tech Summit London, regarded as Europe’s leading African technology conference, will return to the London Stock Exchange on May 29, 2026, to celebrate its 10th edition. The milestone event will mark a decade of bringing together some of Africa’s most influential technology leaders, global investors, regulators, entrepreneurs, and innovators, while exploring the next phase…
The milestone further supports efforts to improve the efficiency of the transportation sector and enhance the public transport experience throughout the Emirate of Sharjah. Sharjah Taxi has completed 1 million trips through the Yango app since introducing its digital booking service in February 2025, highlighting the increasing demand for smart mobility solutions and growing customer…
The funding stage that often receives the least attention is frequently the one that matters most. Across Africa, the gap between a founder’s initial idea and securing a first institutional investment remains one of the most significant challenges in the startup ecosystem, with the disparity particularly pronounced at the pre-seed and seed stages in Francophone…
SeamlessHR, a leading African HR technology company, has announced its evolution into Seamless Technologies, marking a strategic transition driven by its expansion into artificial intelligence (AI) and financial services, as well as its ambition to build a broader technology platform serving businesses and workers across Africa. Having established itself as a market leader in HR…
Egyptian healthtech company Reme-D has raised $1.45 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Anara Impact Capital, with participation from the Global Innovation Fund, Africa Health Ventures and other investors. The new funding will be used to expand the company’s manufacturing capabilities, enter new African markets and diversify its molecular diagnostics portfolio. Reme-D…