Shuttlers, the Nigerian mobility startup, has deployed 20 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles, reducing rider costs by 29% and cutting carbon emissions by 23.5 metric tons in Q1 2025. With fuel prices soaring, CNG presents a cleaner and cheaper alternative, aligning with the startup’s push for sustainable and cost-effective transportation. So far, the CNG-powered buses…

Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia will face the lowest tariffs (10%) under U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced trade policy, while other African nations like Lesotho (50%) and South Africa (30%) will see much higher rates. The policy, aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing and tax revenues, is set to take effect on April 5. The move…

Martino Yovo, a Togolese developer and product engineer at Esri, is on a mission to make tech education more accessible to Francophone Africa. Having struggled with language barriers while learning to code, he founded Togo Developers (TDEV)—a thriving community with 3,000+ members across 14 countries. Through TDEV, Yovo and his team provide expert-led courses in…

Safaricom, in collaboration with M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation, has opened applications for the second phase of the Spark Accelerator. This initiative aims to support early-stage startups in Kenya by providing mentorship, market access, and funding opportunities. Participants will benefit from product and technology support, AWS Activate credits worth up to $25,000, business development assistance,…

Caantin, a Zambian AI communications startup, is using AI-powered voice agents to help businesses cut the cost of phone calls while improving efficiency. By replacing traditional call centers with AI bots capable of handling conversations at scale, Caantin allows companies to engage customers in multiple African languages, including Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Swahili. CEO Njavwa…

A new report has shed light on the alarming failure rates of African startups, with 58% collapsing due to financial struggles, 27% due to operational inefficiencies, and 17% due to regulatory challenges. The 2024 Startup Graveyard Report highlights poor governance as a recurring factor behind these failures, emphasizing the need for structured leadership and compliance…