From Lagos to Nairobi

Sabi, a Norrsken-22-backed startup, is refining its focus on commodities—specifically minerals and agriculture—through its TRACE platform. Originally known for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), the company is now working to improve global market access for Africa’s informal sector while ensuring ethical sourcing and quality compliance. With ESG compliance mechanisms and blockchain-powered traceability, TRACE helps suppliers meet…

The African startup ecosystem continues to thrive, with venture capital (VC) firms playing a crucial role in funding and supporting high-growth businesses. Unlike traditional loans, VC investments involve taking an equity stake in startups, aligning investors’ success with that of the companies they back. In 2025, notable VC firms like Future Africa, HoaQ, Launch Africa…

Starlink continues its rapid expansion across Africa, now operational in multiple countries, with Nigeria being the first adopter in January 2023. Since then, nations like Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Botswana, and Zimbabwe have joined the list, with Namibia expected to follow later in 2025. However, not all regions have had a smooth rollout. South Africa remains…

African e-commerce giant Jiji is expanding beyond the continent for the first time, with plans to launch in Bangladesh. The move is driven by the country’s growing middle class, rising mobile connectivity, and a projected $13 billion e-commerce market by 2027. Jiji, which operates in seven African countries, sees Bangladesh as a high-growth opportunity, with…

Egypt’s startup ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth, with venture capital investments increasing by 37% annually. Several key investors are driving this momentum by providing funding, mentorship, and strategic support across various industries, including fintech, e-commerce, and healthtech. Flat6Labs has invested $85 million, supporting over 2,000 entrepreneurs with funding of up to $500,000 per startup. A15…

Google has announced a major shift in Android’s development process by making it fully private. Previously, some parts of Android’s progress were visible through the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but going forward, all development will happen internally at Google. This means that developers, manufacturers, and the public will no longer have real-time access to…