For millions of families, the arrival of a new baby is a joyful milestone. Yet for many, it also brings a heavy financial burden. From prenatal consultations and laboratory tests to delivery costs and postnatal care, childbirth expenses can quickly become overwhelming, particularly for households without comprehensive health insurance. Recognizing this challenge, a new generation…

Flutterwave announced a series E funding round backed by Ripple and Circle Ventures that values the company at a price of $3.2 billion to $3.5 billion. This strategic investment aims to scale cross- border transactions and integrate to stablecoin across Africa. Although, the company did not reveal the amount of this round, but Flutterwave says…

Applications have opened for the Google Africa Applied AI Lab, a new initiative designed to support African innovators, researchers, and organisations developing practical artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to address real-world challenges across the continent. The programme aims to provide selected participants with access to resources, technical expertise, mentorship, and support from AI professionals. Through the…

Nigerian grocery delivery startup GoLemon has stopped accepting new orders as the company begins winding down its operations in Lagos, marking a significant development in the country’s growing but challenging quick-commerce sector. The company, which provided online grocery shopping and delivery services to customers in Lagos, announced the move as it starts the process of…

Africa’s startup funding landscape in the first half of 2026 was largely shaped by fintech and logistics companies, with electric mobility firm Spiro emerging as one of the biggest contributors to the continent’s total capital raised. The company’s significant funding activity accounted for nearly a quarter of all startup investment secured across Africa during the…

Kenyan innovation hub iHUB has selected 12 promising education technology (EdTech) startups to participate in a new funding programme aimed at supporting innovation and growth within the country’s education sector. The initiative will provide a combined funding opportunity of $100,000 to help selected startups scale their solutions and improve access to quality learning opportunities. The…