From Lagos to Nairobi

Angola’s satellite ambitions took a major step forward as Angosat-2 officially entered commercial service, opening new opportunities for startups and internet service providers (ISPs) across the country and the wider Southern African region. Launched to replace the earlier Angosat-1 mission, Angosat-2 is a geostationary communications satellite designed to strengthen Angola’s digital infrastructure and reduce dependence…

In Nigeria’s fragmented and trust-starved domestic work market, Shaaré is positioning itself as a technology-led solution that prioritises speed, safety and reliability through instant matching. Domestic work in Nigeria—ranging from house cleaning and caregiving to errands and laundry—has long operated through informal referrals, word of mouth and unverified agents. While this system fills a critical…

LemFi, a fast-growing financial services platform serving immigrants and global users, has announced the launch of multi-currency accounts for customers in Nigeria. The new offering allows Nigerian users to hold, receive, and transact in both US dollars (USD) and British pounds (GBP), marking a significant expansion of LemFi’s product suite and a major step toward…

NALA, a fast-growing African fintech focused on cross-border payments, has announced a strategic partnership with Southeast Asian fintech BigPay and confirmed its expansion into Ghana after securing approval from the Bank of Ghana. The move marks a significant milestone in NALA’s mission to simplify and lower the cost of international money transfers for Africans at…

Africa’s logistics and supply chain sector is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation, driven by smart technologies that are helping businesses overcome long-standing structural challenges. From fragmented transport networks and high operating costs to limited visibility and inefficiencies, logistics has historically been a major bottleneck to trade and economic growth across the continent. Today, digital…

Mauritian startup Black Swan has emerged as the grand prize winner of the MEST Africa Challenge 2025, earning recognition as one of the continent’s most promising young tech ventures. The competition, hosted by MEST Africa, attracts innovative startups from across sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting companies that demonstrate strong business potential, scalability, and social impact. Black Swan,…