From Lagos to Nairobi

Paratus Group has officially activated a major fiber route connecting Mombasa in Kenya to Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, creating one of the most significant terrestrial internet corridors in Eastern Africa. The new route spans approximately 2,000 kilometers, passing through Nairobi, Kampala, and Kigali, and is designed to provide high-capacity, reliable connectivity for…

Africa’s most impactful startups are rarely the loudest or the most celebrated. While funding headlines and valuations dominate conversations, the real measure of success lies in whether life, systems, and expectations have permanently shifted. Across the continent, a small number of startups have achieved something far more difficult than scale: they have altered how Africans…

South Africa has officially deployed a real‑time fraud detection platform designed to protect consumers and businesses from one of the fastest‑growing forms of financial crime: authorized push payment (APP) fraud. The service, called Scam Signal, was developed with support from the GSMA and international partners and represents a major step forward in the country’s efforts…

Airtel Africa has officially launched a new subsea cable project that promises to significantly expand internet capacity and strengthen connectivity across the continent. The cable, stretching approximately 6,500 kilometers, connects key African markets directly to Europe and Asia. It is designed to carry up to 40 terabits per second, which experts say could handle the…

Kenya has taken a definitive step toward becoming one of Africa’s most proactive nations on climate and environmental sustainability. In recent months, the government has rolled out a series of policies, partnerships, and initiatives that solidify climate action as a core economic and development priority. This “green transition” encompasses renewable energy expansion, industrial emissions goals,…

Google Accelerator Africa has officially opened applications for its tenth annual cohort, offering an expanded platform to support early and growth-stage startups across the continent. The program, which has already trained over 1,200 startups since its inception in 2016, provides mentorship, technical guidance, access to Google resources, and networking opportunities designed to accelerate business growth…