The next big media business may not look like a traditional newspaper, television station, radio network or even a conventional digital publisher. As technology changes how people discover, consume and pay for information, the future of media is likely to be built around a much stranger combination of content, technology, community and commerce. For decades,…

Nigerian defence-tech startup Terra Industries has closed a $52 million seed funding round, marking one of the largest seed financings yet for an African defence technology company. The latest $18 million investment completes the round and gives the young company significant capital to expand manufacturing, strengthen its technology and enter international markets. Founded in 2024…

South Africa is intensifying its enforcement of immigration and labour laws, putting undocumented foreign workers and the employers who hire them under greater scrutiny. The government’s tougher approach is aimed at reducing illegal employment, protecting labour standards and ensuring that foreign nationals working in the country have the legal authorization to do so. President Cyril…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a Pan-African HealthTech Launchpad aimed at helping the continent’s next generation of healthcare startups develop, scale and reach more patients. The initiative reflects a growing recognition that technology will play an increasingly important role in addressing Africa’s healthcare challenges. Across the continent, health systems continue to face…

Nigeria’s growing digital economy is attracting a new wave of businesses to specialised technology hubs, and entertainment startup Choplife is the latest company to join Itana, the country’s digital free zone. Founded by Nigerian music star Mr Eazi, Choplife’s move highlights the increasing overlap between entertainment, technology and financial innovation in Africa. Choplife operates at…

Africa’s increasingly connected economy is creating a growing demand for payment systems that can move money across borders quickly, securely and affordably. Yet businesses and consumers still face significant barriers when sending or receiving money between African countries. Different currencies, fragmented payment networks, foreign-exchange restrictions and regulatory requirements continue to make cross-border transactions complicated. Against…