From Lagos to Nairobi

As digital advertising becomes increasingly crowded, brands are grappling with a persistent challenge: banner blindness. Consumers, overwhelmed by pop-ups, display ads, and autoplay videos, have learned to instinctively ignore traditional online advertising formats. South African startup Naritive is stepping into this gap with a bold proposition — make advertising interactive, immersive, and impossible to scroll…

Something significant just happened in Central Africa—and it goes beyond apps going offline. The government of Gabon has announced the indefinite suspension of social media platforms nationwide, citing threats to national security and social stability. On the surface, it sounds like a familiar justification. But beneath that explanation lies a deeper story about political pressure,…

The proposed business combination between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited is moving steadily toward completion, marking a defining moment in Nigeria’s ongoing banking consolidation journey. Shareholders of both institutions overwhelmingly approved the merger at court‑ordered meetings held in September 2025, and the transaction has received key regulatory endorsements from the Central Bank of…

Africa’s mobile and internet revolution is only just beginning, but one technical limitation could define the next decade of connectivity: low-band spectrum. Unlike high-frequency bands, low-band spectrum (typically below 1 GHz) travels farther and penetrates buildings better, making it the backbone for wide-area, reliable mobile coverage. For Africa, where vast rural areas and underdeveloped infrastructure dominate,…

Egyptian-founded customer experience platform Tactful AI has secured $1 million in a Pre-Series A round co-led by Foras AI and M Empire, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s post-acquisition comeback story. The raise comes on the heels of a reported 100x growth surge within 12 months, positioning the AI-powered startup as one of the…

Something is quietly changing in African tech—and if you’re only watching equity headlines, you might miss it. In 2025 alone, startups across the continent raised $1.64 billion in debt financing. That’s a 63 percent jump from $1.01 billion in 2024. Even more telling? There were 108 debt deals this year, up 40 percent. Debt now…