The public transport system, especially in the capital Tunis, which has a population exceeding two million, has suffered from deterioration over the past decade due to insufficient maintenance and a lack of investment in its renewal.

The success of the South Africa-specific cohort builds upon the foundation laid by the broader Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme.

Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this week.

If MTN MoMo were granted a license to facilitate direct transfers between Ghana and Nigeria, it could reduce reliance on traditional remittance networks.

Headquartered in Johannesburg, Trade Shield currently employs a team of approximately 45 professionals, including trade credit experts, data scientists, software developers, sales executives, and customer support staff.

A Dubai-based firm and several Ethiopian companies position for market dominance as the finance and logistics sectors open to foreign competition.

The fight for the African commuter is no longer solely about offering the cheapest or fastest ride.

The fund will target startups from the seed stage through to Series B funding rounds.

Before co-founding Bumpa in 2018 alongside Kelvin Umechukwu, he had already amassed over a decade of experience in software development and technology infrastructure.

A wave of economic turmoil is hitting Nigerians—and, by extension, startups—eroding their purchasing power. In response, one startup is turning to international markets under new leadership.

The Rising Star Fund will focus on deploying capital into early-stage ventures across seven key African markets.

The recent green light from Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for a raft of new fintech licenses hints at the favorable regulatory environment in SWVL’s home market.