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Opera Quietly Liquidates Kenyan Ad Unit Ahead of OPay’s $4B US IPO

Opera’s fintech play in Africa extends well beyond its Kenyan operating entities.

September 25, 2026

Ecosystem News

“Directly Selling Insurance to Farmers Does Not Work”: Pula CEO on Avoiding Agtech’s Deadliest Trap

From rural Kenya to the Earthshot shortlist: Pula CEO Thomas Njeru reveals to Launch Base Africa how the profitable agtech reached 24 million farmers and why impact and profitability are not mutually exclusive.

September 25, 2026

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Industry

Egyptian Fintech BanknBox Plants Flag in Qatar Amid Regional Growth Push

Gulf nations have actively cultivated more attractive environments for startups.

March 27, 2025

Ecosystem News

Northern Light: As US Priorities Evolve, Europe’s North Stakes Big on African Renewables

The recent flurry of financial activity highlights this trend.

March 27, 2025

Updates

From Loans to Light: Nigeria’s Payhippo Reinvents Itself as Rivy, Securing $4 Million to Fuel Clean Energy Ambitions

Instead of directly supplying clean energy solutions, Rivy operates a marketplace model.

March 26, 2025

Industry

Wave Under Threat? Newcomer Quickpay Aims to Disrupt Senegal’s Mobile Money Duopoly, Backed by Business Mogul

Quickpay’s arrival is not without its intriguing backstory.

March 26, 2025

Analysis & Opinions

South Africa’s Top Active Startup Investors of 2025 So Far

Despite global economic headwinds, South Africa's venture capital scene is showing robust signs of life in the early months of 2025.

March 26, 2025

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French Investors See Bright Spark in Zimbabwe’s Energy Startup Scene

The investment arrives at a time when Zimbabwe’s tech ecosystem is showing nascent signs of growth.

March 25, 2025

Updates

South African HR Tech Startup Jem HR Secures $3.3m to Reach Deskless Workers

Jem HR, a South African technology startup providing human resources and employee benefits services via WhatsApp, has raised ZAR60 million.

March 25, 2025

Updates

Kenyan Fintech Riverbank Solutions Acquired by Banking Giant KCB in Landmark East African Deal

A key asset for KCB in this acquisition is Riverbank’s technology platform, ‘Zed 360’.

March 25, 2025

Policy & Regulations Forum

Taxi Unions, Vested Interests — The Hidden Risks of Scaling Ride-Hailing Apps Too Fast in North Africa

The challenges faced by Bolt in Tunisia are not isolated incidents in North Africa.

March 25, 2025

Ecosystem News

Cassava’s AI Factory: A Step Toward Africa’s AI Independence?

The term “AI factory,” a prominent buzzword at NVIDIA’s recent GTC conference, encapsulates a vision of industrializing the creation of intelligent systems at scale.

March 25, 2025

Industry

Nigerian Fintech Paystack Enters the Consumer Fray with Zap — But Is the Prize Already Taken?

Paystack’s move into the consumer space is logical.

March 25, 2025

Updates

Egyptian Payments Startup enza Secures $6.75m Funding to Fuel African Expansion

Founded by a team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in both global and African payments sectors, enza has already demonstrated its ability to address local market complexities.

March 24, 2025