From Lagos to Nairobi

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…

Nigerian fintech company Nomba has acquired a licensed Canadian payments firm in a move designed to unlock smoother, faster trade between Africa and Canada. The acquisition gives Nomba a regulated foothold in Canada’s financial system, allowing it to operate local payment rails and directly support cross-border business transactions. At a time when Africa–North America trade…

Joshua Ogunde’s 3XG Shop is quietly transforming the landscape of Nigerian commerce, offering a fresh approach to how small businesses and consumers interact in the country’s rapidly evolving retail ecosystem. By combining technology, logistics, and strategic partnerships, 3XG Shop is creating more efficient and accessible pathways for goods to reach buyers. Founded to address the…

Early-stage startups in Africa face a unique mix of challenges and opportunities as they seek to grow in a dynamic but often unpredictable business environment. While the continent’s startup ecosystem has seen rapid expansion over the last decade, with sectors like fintech, healthtech, and agritech attracting global attention, new ventures still encounter obstacles that can…