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Do Africa’s Local Stablecoins Have a Real Use Case?
For years, stablecoins in Africa have largely meant digital dollars. USDT and USDC have become popular because they give individuals and businesses access to dollar-denominated value without requiring a traditional dollar bank account. But a new question is emerging: if stablecoins are supposed to improve local financial systems, should Africa also have more stablecoins tied…
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Africa’s Vanishing $100K Startup Cheques
Africa’s startup funding market is showing signs of stability on the surface, but beneath the headline numbers, one of the ecosystem’s most important funding pipelines is shrinking: the first $100,000 cheque. In the first half of 2026, African startups raised about $1.36 billion in transactions of at least $100,000. That was broadly comparable with the…
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Bekia Secures $765K to Digitise Egypt’s Waste Trade
Egyptian waste-management startup Bekia has raised $765,000 in seed funding as it moves to digitise the country’s fragmented recycling industry and bring greater transparency to a market that has traditionally relied heavily on cash, informal networks and limited transaction records. The funding round was led by Madica, an Africa-focused investment programme affiliated with Flourish Ventures,…
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African AI Startups Advance Despite Funding Challenges
Africa’s artificial intelligence startup ecosystem is showing signs of growth even as the pipeline of early-stage funding becomes increasingly difficult for young companies to access. The contrast highlights a changing technology landscape in which demand for AI solutions is expanding, while founders face tougher conditions when trying to secure the capital needed to build and…
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Tanzania’s Startups Get Access to Blockchain Fellowship
Tanzanian technology startups are being invited to apply for the Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) Fellowship Programme 2026, creating an opportunity for founders to connect with investors, mentors, technology leaders and other entrepreneurs from across the continent. The fellowship will take place alongside the Africa Blockchain Festival from October 15 to 17, 2026, at the Sarit…
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Askya Invests in Africa’s AI Startup Growth
Askya has launched a new growth programme designed to support African artificial intelligence startups with funding, mentorship and access to a wider network of investors and industry partners. The programme will provide selected startups with investment of up to $200,000, giving early-stage companies additional resources to develop their products and expand across African and international…