Africa’s startup ecosystem has grown rapidly, but one of its biggest challenges remains fragmentation. Founders operating in different countries often face separate regulations, limited access to markets, uneven infrastructure and difficulty finding investors, partners and talent beyond their home markets. A new $63 million initiative, combined with an AI-powered platform, is seeking to tackle some…

Africa’s startup ecosystem has attracted global attention over the past decade, producing companies in fintech, agriculture, health, logistics and other sectors. Yet despite this growth, many promising startups struggle to move from early experimentation to sustainable businesses. Limited access to capital, weak infrastructure and a shortage of support for expansion continue to hold back founders.…

For decades, financial inclusion has largely been measured by one question: does a person have a bank account? Botswana is showing why that definition is becoming outdated. As mobile technology, digital payments and fintech services expand, people can increasingly access essential financial tools without first becoming traditional bank customers. The shift is particularly important in…

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase of debate. While leading AI executives in Silicon Valley are increasingly concerned that the technology is advancing faster than safety systems can keep up, many African countries are still working to build the basic infrastructure needed to participate meaningfully in the AI economy. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently…

Nigeria’s growing interest in digital assets is taking a new direction as Terrahex explores the use of stranded and underutilised electricity to power Bitcoin mining operations across the country. The proposed model could connect the country’s excess power resources with an energy-intensive digital industry while creating a new use for electricity that might otherwise go…

Africhange, a digital remittance company focused on simplifying cross-border money transfers, has secured an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) licence in Ghana, marking another step in its expansion across Africa’s growing digital payments market. The approval allows Africhange to operate within Ghana’s regulated remittance ecosystem and strengthens its ability to serve customers sending money across…