From Lagos to Nairobi

The United States government has approved a $150 million financing package to support Zipline, the global drone-delivery giant, as it accelerates its expansion across Africa. The funding—channeled through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)—marks one of the strongest endorsements yet of drone-powered logistics on the continent, where Zipline already operates some of the world’s…

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) is reaping the rewards of its strengthened push into financial technology, as its payment subsidiary, HabariPay, delivered impressive profitability anchored on disciplined cost management and increasing transaction volumes. GTBank’s latest financials reveal that the fintech arm generated ₦6.54 billion in profit, demonstrating the growing impact of digital services on the group’s…

An emerging Ilorin-based fintech startup is redefining credit access in Nigeria through an innovative proprietary “lock tech” system that enables lenders to offer safer, faster, and more flexible financing to consumers and small businesses. In a market where loan defaults remain a major challenge, the company’s technology provides a practical solution that protects lenders while…

South Africa has taken a significant step toward greener mobility with the launch of its first fully electric Uber fleet, marking a milestone for ride-hailing in the region. The rollout, which includes dozens of electric vehicles operating in major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town, positions South Africa as one of the earliest adopters of…

In a tech landscape often defined by rapid change, few figures have emerged with the clarity of purpose and long-term vision that Udeme Jalekun brings to African software engineering. As a pioneering technologist and one of the continent’s strongest voices for software integrity, her mission is simple but transformative: to make African software trusted—every line,…

Egyptian HR automation startup Bluworks has secured $1 million in new funding to fuel its expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), as demand for digitized workforce management tools continues to rise among blue-collar employers. The round, led by early-stage investors focused on enterprise SaaS, will enable the company to scale product development,…