South Africa’s startup funding market is showing signs of recovery, but more capital does not necessarily mean easier access for founders. After a difficult 2024, investment rebounded strongly in 2025, yet many startups remain caught between proving that their businesses work and becoming attractive enough for the investors writing larger cheques. The numbers show how…

After 12 years of changing how Nigerians move around their cities, Uber is leaving Nigeria. The global ride-hailing company announced that it will wind down its operations in the country effective September 2, 2026, bringing an end to a presence that helped shape Nigeria’s modern app-based transportation industry. Uber entered Nigeria in 2014, launching first…

For Nigerian students heading to Canada, securing admission is only part of the journey. Paying tuition from Nigeria can introduce another layer of difficulty, from foreign-exchange constraints to international transfer delays and complicated payment processes. Nefer is emerging as part of a new wave of fintech solutions designed to make that process simpler. The challenge…

Finding a job in Angola can involve searching through company websites, social media pages, WhatsApp groups and informal networks. KambaWork, a new Angolan startup, wants to bring those fragmented opportunities into one digital platform and make it easier for young people to find legitimate paths into employment. Officially launching on September 1, 2026, KambaWork is…

For many Africans, crossing a border can mean leaving behind more than home. It can also mean leaving behind the financial tools they depend on. A bank card that works perfectly in Lagos may fail in Nairobi, while paying locally can require a new wallet, another card or a completely different payment method. Nigerian fintech…

For nearly 100,000 people across 19 communities in northern Nigeria, unreliable electricity could soon become less of a daily obstacle. All On and Energise Africa have committed $4 million to Maskh Nigeria Limited to develop and deploy solar-powered mini-grids across communities in Jigawa and Bauchi states. The investment comes under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable…