From Lagos to Nairobi

Global solar energy company Sun King has taken a bold step toward deepening Africa’s renewable energy independence with the launch of its first African solar manufacturing factory in Kenya. The facility, located in the Tatu City Special Economic Zone near Nairobi, marks a major milestone in localizing solar production and creating sustainable green jobs on…

Across Kenya, small corner pharmacies are often the first — and sometimes only — point of contact for millions seeking medical care. Yet, most of these community chemists operate in isolation, with limited access to patient data, supply chain systems, or digital tools. A new Kenyan healthtech startup is changing that, building a connected ecosystem…

Kenya’s logistics startup Sendy has lost a high-stakes legal battle against the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over value-added tax (VAT) obligations, a decision that could reshape how digital platforms such as Uber and Bolt are taxed in the country. The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) ruled that Sendy must pay KSh 98 million (approximately $635,000) in…

Nigeria is taking a major step toward restructuring its financial technology (fintech) sector with a proposed bill that seeks to establish a single, powerful regulatory body to oversee all fintech operations in the country. The move aims to streamline oversight, enhance investor confidence, and protect consumers in one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital economies. The proposed…

African digital infrastructure giant Cassava Technologies has announced an undisclosed strategic investment with NVIDIA, the world leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and computing technology. The deal marks a major milestone for Africa’s tech ecosystem, signaling growing global interest in the continent’s digital transformation and AI potential. Cassava Technologies, founded by Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, operates…

North Africa’s health insurance sector is set for a major digital overhaul as SehaTech, a Tunisian healthtech startup, secures $1.1 million in seed funding to modernize the region’s fragmented healthcare and insurance infrastructure. The round, backed by a consortium of regional investors, marks a significant milestone for the company as it aims to bridge the…