Access to financial services in Africa had for decades been defined by disparities—between rural and urban areas, between men and women, between small businesses and larger enterprises. It meant that millions, especially the continent’s most vulnerable populations, were excluded from the formal economy, curbing entrepreneurship, restricting access to credit, and stifling upward financial mobility for far too long.
Ecentric Wins Fintech Innovation of the Year at 2024 Africa Tech Festival Awards
Ecentric, a leading omnichannel payments provider, and its partners were awarded Fintech Innovation of the Year at the 2024 Africa Tech Festival for their pioneering […]
TLP Advisory Celebrates 10 Years with New Report on Nigeria’s Startup Ecosystem
The report identifies talent shortages, funding challenges, and regulatory barriers as key obstacles, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships and policy advocacy.
EMERGING Valley Set for Record Attendance: Over 100 Startups, 150+ Speakers, and 40 Inspiring Conferences Scheduled
On December 3, 2024, Aix-Marseille-Provence, named the European Capital of Innovation in 2023, will host the 8th edition of EMERGING Valley at TheCamp, a cutting-edge and inspiring venue. The event will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to showcase groundbreaking ideas and advancements in technology.
SAFPS Warns: Technology is Emerging as a Major Battleground in the Fight Against Fraud
International Fraud Awareness Week is a global annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread issue of fraud and showcasing the efforts across various sectors to combat this growing challenge.
Ethio Telecom – An African Model for UN-Driven Corporate Climate Action at COP29
Six Years of Commitment to Reforestation and Climate Resilience Inspire Call for Global Corporate-UN Collaboration
d.light Co-Founder and CEO Nedjip Tozun Recognized on 2024 TIME100 Climate List for Pioneering Clean Energy Access Impact
Nedjip Tozun, CEO and co-founder of d.light, has been named to the TIME 100 climate list. The list recognises the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. d.light is a provider of transformational household solar products and affordable finance for low-income households primarily serving communities in Africa and India.
SeaO₂ Secures €2+ Million to Scale Ocean Carbon Removal Technology
Dutch climate tech startup SeaO₂ has announced a major funding boost of over €2 million, aimed at accelerating its innovative carbon removal technology.
COP29 Climate Christmas in Azerbaijan
The annual climate Christmas taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, also aspires to be what every COP before it did – different. But will Climate Christmas really be different this year? In this article, let’s explore the possibility and what it means for Kenya and Africa.
State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday
South Africa’s Tech & Durables market experiences solid sales growth in value and units YTD. FMCG sales rise 2.6% year-over-year. Value of private label FMCG sales on track to reach R100 billion.