For years, Kenya’s cryptocurrency market operated in a space where innovation moved faster than regulation. Traders, exchanges, wallet providers and other digital-asset businesses built products around a growing appetite for Bitcoin, stablecoins and other virtual assets. But that era of regulatory uncertainty is coming to an end. Kenya now has a formal legal framework for…

Africa’s artificial intelligence ecosystem is entering a period where the biggest opportunity may not be simply creating more startups, but building companies capable of becoming long-term economic giants. That is the ambition behind Askya Investment Partners’ latest initiative, which aims to help 10 African AI startups develop into what the firm calls “tech Dangotes.” The…

Africa’s artificial intelligence race is entering a new phase. The competition is no longer only about who can build the best AI models or attract the biggest investments. Increasingly, it is about who controls the data, computing infrastructure and digital systems powering those technologies. Across the continent, governments are pushing for greater data sovereignty, seeking…

Kenya’s retail economy is increasingly moving beyond physical storefronts as businesses look for new ways to reach customers, manage sales and remain competitive. TLG Trade is positioning itself within this transition by helping traditional businesses establish online shops that complement their existing physical operations. For many small and medium-sized businesses, moving online can appear complicated…

As Nigeria’s digital payments market becomes increasingly competitive, fintech companies are discovering that growth alone is no longer enough. Building lasting customer confidence requires strong compliance, effective governance and a commitment to responsible financial practices. For OPay, one of Nigeria’s largest digital financial platforms, this shift is becoming increasingly important. OPay has grown rapidly by…

South Africa has one of Africa’s most established startup ecosystems, supported by experienced entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, technology hubs and a relatively sophisticated financial market. Yet for the ecosystem to produce more companies capable of scaling across Africa and beyond, investors need to pay greater attention to the seed stage. Seed capital is where the…