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TechTrendsKE Reports African Startups’ Traction Focus Signals Scale Challenges for Founders
African startups are shifting their focus towards achieving real market traction, as investors increasingly prioritize scalability, according to a rec...
Startup Club ZA’s Platform ZA Aims to Expand Access for South African Tech Founders
Startup Club ZA has launched Platform ZA, a new initiative designed to significantly improve access to resources for South African tech founders. The...
Akua Aboah Showcased as Forerunner for West Africa's Global Rise in Forbes Feature
Akua Aboah Showcased as Forerunner for West Africa's Global Rise in Forbes Feature As we celebrate the rise of West Africa's tech industry, one woman ...
Forbes Recognizes Vodafone Egypt CEO Mohamed Abdallah as a Leading Global Tech Figure in the Middle East
Mohamed Abdallah, CEO and Managing Director of Vodafone Egypt, has been recognized by Forbes Middle East as a top global tech leader for 2026. The an...
André de Wet’s ZAWYA Spotlight Highlights Economic Realities for Emerging Markets Tech Founders
André de Wet, a founder deeply engaged with emerging markets, was recently spotlighted by ZAWYA’s Founders in Focus series on February 9, 2026. The f...
African Startup CEOs Secure $1.6 Billion in Funding, Demonstrating Region's Growing Appeal to Investors
African Startup CEOs Secure $1. 6 Billion in Funding, Demonstrating Region's Growing Appeal to Investors According to Nairametrics, 10 African startup...
African Tech Founders Demostrate Growing Prowess, Raising $1.6 Billion
African tech founders are making waves, and the latest proof of this is the whopping $1. 6 billion raised by 10 startup CEOs on the continent in 2025,...
Mergers & Acquisitions Surge Signals Exuberance on African Tech Exit Trail
As we navigate the vibrant landscape of African tech, a surge in mergers and acquisitions has caught our attention. According to a recent report, thi...
Women Empowerment Leader’s Initiative Surpasses 20,000 African Women Trained in Tech Skills
A decade of dedication has yielded remarkable results as Ani Akpe, founder of African Women in Technology, surpassed a milestone on February 2, 2026: ...
African Startup Founders Need Five Key Skills to Drive Success
Today, February 2nd, 2026, we celebrate the ambition of African startup founders. A recent report by Techeconomy highlights five essential skills inc...
African Startup Founders Require Five Key Skills to Thrive Amidst Region's Rapid Growth
African Startup Founders Require Five Key Skills to Thrive Amidst Region's Rapid Growth According to Techeconomy, African startup founders need to pos...
African Startup Founders Must Acquire Five Key Skills to Stay Ahead.
African startup founders are facing an increasingly competitive landscape, and to stay ahead, they must acquire five essential skills. According to a...
South African tech founder Matt Smith trades code for skis in Milano Cortina.
South African tech founder Matt Smith has traded code for skis as he competes in cross-country skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026. According to Milano...
TechTrendsKE Report: Africa’s Startup Ecosystem Demands Pragmatism Over Fantasy as Scene Matures
Our startup ecosystem is maturing, and a new era of pragmatism is dawning. A recent report by TechTrendsKE, published January 31, 2026, signals a shi...
Tech Revolution Africa Conference 2.0 Signals New Era for Continent's Tech Industry
The energy in Africa’s tech scene is palpable. The recently concluded Tech Revolution Africa Conference 2. 0, held on January 26, 2026, signals a sig...
Launch Base Africa Analysis Reveals Distinct M&A Approach Among Nigerian Tech Founders Compared to Other African Markets
Nigerian tech founders are charting a unique course in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), diverging from trends seen elsewhere on our continent. A new a...
Sickle Cell Entrepreneur Advances Nigeria’s Data Infrastructure with Tier IV Centre, Following MTN’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire Appearance
A remarkable story is unfolding in Nigeria’s tech scene. An entrepreneur, who first gained national recognition appearing on MTN’s Who Wants to be a ...
Nigerian Founder’s Platform Aims to Ease Challenges for African Students Abroad, Voice of Nigeria Reports
A new platform launched by a Nigerian tech founder promises to be a lifeline for African students navigating life abroad. On January 23, 2026, Voice ...
Female Tech CEOs Outnumber Founders in Africa, Technext24.com Reports
Across our continent, a remarkable trend is emerging: more women are leading African tech companies as CEOs than are founding them. This was highligh...
Female Tech CEOs Outnumber Founders in Africa, Signaling a Shift in Leadership Dynamics
Across our continent, a fascinating trend is emerging. A recent report indicates that Africa now boasts more women serving as Chief Executive Officer...
Ex-FNB CEO Michael Jordaan Backs South African AdTech Startup in Latest Investment Move
According to TimesLIVE, ex-FNB CEO Michael Jordaan has backed a quiet South African AdTech startup, marking his latest investment move. The Investmen...
Michael Jordaan’s Investment Signals Confidence in South African AdTech Startup’s Potential
Michael Jordaan, the former CEO of FNB, has invested in a South African AdTech startup, signaling strong confidence in the country’s burgeoning advert...
Techpoint Africa Reports Founder’s Resilience: From 3 Startups to Leading Africa’s Largest Web3 Incubation Programme
A remarkable story of perseverance is unfolding in the African tech scene. As of January 21, 2026, a founder, having navigated the challenges of thre...
African Healthtech Founders Navigate Regulatory Landscape as Sector Demonstrates Rapid Growth
Africa’s healthtech sector is booming, attracting significant investment and offering innovative solutions to long-standing healthcare challenges. Fo...
A54 Rebranding Signals Shift in XA Africa’s Investment Strategy
A significant shift is underway in African tech investment as XA Africa officially rebrands to A54, just over a year after its launch in Q4 2024. Thi...
South African Tech Scene Gains Momentum as 10 Entrepreneurs Rose to Prominence in 2025
Ten South African entrepreneurs are gaining significant recognition for their contributions to innovation and job creation, as highlighted in a report...
Palantir Co-Founder’s $11.8M DroneXL.co Investment Signalled Growing African Defense Tech in 2025
A significant boost for African defense technology came as Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of data analytics giant Palantir, led an $11. 8 million investment...
IOTA Foundation Aids AfCFTA in Unlocking $70 Billion in Pan-Continent Trade Through Stablecoins
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is poised for a monumental leap in intra-African trade, thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration with...
IOTA Foundation Facilitates $70 Billion Pan-Continent Trade Tech Partnership With AfCFTA Secretariat
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is poised for a massive digital upgrade, thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration announced on Decemb...
IOTA Foundation Enables $70B Pan-Continental Trade Tech Through African Stablecoin Adoption.
Africa is poised to revolutionize its intra-continental trade, unlocking an estimated $70 billion in economic potential, thanks to a groundbreaking pa...
IOTA Foundation Facilitates $70 Billion Pan-African Trade Tech Partnership with AfCFTA Secretariat
A New Era for Intra-African Trade: IOTA and AfCFTA Forge $70 Billion Tech Partnership – A landmark agreement announced on December 19 promises to revo...
Brian Cayne, Qatalyst Co-Founder, Lands Role Co-Leading Software Banking at Goldman Sachs
A significant win for the African tech ecosystem was announced on January 1, 2026, as Brian Cayne, co-founder of Qatalyst, has taken on a pivotal role...
Chinenye Anuforo of MGX Research Nigeria Predicts Further African Tech Innovation Through 2026
Lagos, Nigeria – December 21, 2023 – A wave of optimism is sweeping across the African tech landscape, fuelled by a growing belief in the continent’s ...
Chinenye Anuforo of MGX Research Nigeria Anticipates Africa’s Innovation Surge by 2026
Lagos, Nigeria – Chinenye Anuforo, a driving force behind MGX Research Nigeria, is boldly forecasting a significant innovation leap for the African co...
Chinenye Anuforo of MGX Research Nigeria Anticipates Africa’s Innovation Surge by 2026
Lagos, Nigeria – December 21, 2023 – A wave of technological advancement is poised to sweep across Africa, and MGX Research Nigeria is leading the cha...
Five African Founders Stage Major Comebacks in 2025 After Prior Business Collapse
Lagos, Nigeria – January 1, 2026 – The African tech landscape is rapidly maturing, and a key signal of this evolution came to light with the remarkabl...
Five African Founders Stage Major Comebacks in 2025 After Prior Business Collapse
Lagos, Nigeria – January 1, 2026 – A wave of resilience and renewed ambition is sweeping across the African tech landscape, as five founders demonstra...
Moniepoint Founders Eniolorunda, Ike Build Fintech Firm Into African Powerhouse
Lagos, Nigeria – November 22, 2023 – Moniepoint, the rapidly expanding Nigerian fintech, is cementing its position as a leading force in Africa’s fina...
Thunder Code Founders Jouini and Othmani Re-Enter Tech Scene With New Artificial Intelligence Venture
Africa’s burgeoning tech scene received a significant boost with the re-emergence of seasoned entrepreneurs Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani, announced ...
Moniepoint Founders Eniolorunda, Ike Build Fintech Firm Into African Powerhouse
Lagos, Nigeria – November 22, 2023 – Moniepoint, the rapidly expanding Nigerian fintech, stands as a testament to the burgeoning innovation sweeping a...
Moniepoint Founders Eniolorunda and Ike Build Fintech Firm Into African Powerhouse
Lagos, Nigeria – Moniepoint, the rapidly expanding Nigerian fintech, is swiftly becoming a symbol of African innovation and financial inclusion, thank...
Moniepoint Founders Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike Build Influential African Fintech Company Since 2015
Lagos, Nigeria – In a testament to the burgeoning fintech revolution sweeping across Africa, Moniepoint, founded in 2015 by Tosin Eniolorunda and Feli...
Moniepoint Founders Eniolorunda and Ike Build Fintech Firm Into African Powerhouse
Lagos, Nigeria – November 21, 2023 – In a resounding testament to African innovation and financial inclusion, Moniepoint, the rapidly expanding fintec...