From Lagos to Nairobi

For years, Chipper Cash was the poster child of Africa’s fintech boom; growing fast, raising big rounds, and spending aggressively to capture markets across the continent. But 2026 tells a different story. The company has quietly reached a major milestone: it has stopped burning cash and is now operating in positive cash flow. Simply put,…

Nigeria’s electricity story has long been defined by uncertainty. Frequent outages, unreliable supply, and expensive generator costs have left millions of homes, schools, and businesses struggling to operate consistently. Now, the country is turning to a solution that could redefine access to power: mini‑grids. These smaller, locally managed electricity networks are emerging as a viable…

South Africa’s Nedbank is making waves in East Africa. The bank has announced plans to acquire a 66 % controlling stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group in a deal worth roughly $855 million. This isn’t just another cross-border transaction, rather it’s a strategic play that could reshape the way banking works in East Africa. The deal is structured…

If you’re looking for where Africa’s startup funding story is really taking shape in 2026, Eastern Africa deserves your attention. Not because the region is suddenly loud or flashy, but because it has settled into something investors like: predictability. Kenya, especially, is still doing the heavy lifting, with Nairobi remaining one of the continent’s most…

Worldcoin has made a major move that is sending ripples across Africa’s tech and crypto scene. It has deleted all biometric data collected from Kenyan citizens. The decision comes after months of scrutiny over how the project gathered sensitive information, including iris scans from thousands of people, sparking heated debates about consent, privacy, and regulation….

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the 3MTT (Measure, Monitor, Track, and Transform) Impact Challenge, a nationwide initiative designed to track job creation and employment outcomes across key sectors. The program aims to provide accurate data on how government and private sector initiatives translate into real employment opportunities for Nigerians. The 3MTT Impact…