From Lagos to Nairobi

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…

AfriLabs, the leading African network of tech and innovation hubs, has officially launched the search for a new executive director following the conclusion of Anna Ekeledo’s tenure. Ekeledo, who has led the organization through significant growth and expansion, will step down after several years of steering AfriLabs’ mission to support technology-driven entrepreneurship across the continent.…

African healthtech startups face a critical two-year window to localize artificial intelligence solutions before global AI platforms like ChatGPT dominate the continent’s healthcare sector. Experts warn that without rapid adaptation, local innovators risk being outpaced by international competitors who already have advanced AI capabilities and substantial resources. The call to “out-localise” refers to the need…