Westcon-Comstor, Microsoft Partner to Drive African Digital Growth
August 25, 2025
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Microsoft to launch a new summit series designed to fast-track partner transformation across Africa. The Westcon-Comstor | Microsoft Partner Summit: Transformation that Builds Tomorrow will convene select Microsoft partners in Johannesburg,…
NTT DATA Partners with Google Cloud on AI Adoption
August 25, 2025
NTT DATA and Google Cloud have partnered to drive the adoption of agentic AI for enterprises as well as cloud modernization. The two companies will co-develop industry-focused solutions and co-invest in go-to-market strategies to simplify…
Britam Launches EV Insurance Cover in Kenya
August 22, 2025
Yesterday, Britam Insurance introduced its first Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover in Kenya. Britam joins GA Insurance which launched Electic Vehicle insurance covers in Kenya back in 2023. Some of the biggest concerns EV owners…
NBA Africa Launches Second Triple-Double Startup Accelerator
August 22, 2025
NBA Africa has launched the second edition of its Triple-Double Accelerator program to build up on the inaugural program that concluded in 2024. This program aims to support African startups developing solutions in the sports…
Premier Bank Kenya Launches Smart Wristband for Contactless Payments
August 21, 2025
Premier Bank Kenya has today introduced a new wearable payment solution in Kenya. With this wristband, customers can make secure transactions with just a tap of the wrist. The tech behind this is not new…
Breadfast Raises $10M Series B2 from EBRD and Novastar
August 21, 2025
Breadfast, Egypt’s market-leading online grocery delivery platform, has raised $10 million in a Series B2 funding round from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with Novastar Ventures. This latest funding places…
Street Wallet secures $350K to help informal traders go cashless
August 21, 2025
Street Wallet, a Cape Town–based fintech startup, has raised USD 350,000 (ZAR 6.2 million) in fresh funding. This puts the company’s valuation at at USD 2 million (ZAR 35.5 million). The investment will enable the…
Africa Leads Global Stablecoin Adoption According to New Yellow Card Report
August 20, 2025
A new impact report released by Yellow Card has highlighted how Africa is emerging as the epicentre of stablecoin adoption. The study reveals how stablecoins are moving from being used for speculative purposes to being…
Anza Grow Academy Opens Applications for Cohort 7
August 19, 2025
Anza Grow Academy is now accepting applications for the Cohort 7 program. This is a 12-week program designed to equip creative and impact-driven founders with the right knowledge, tools and mentorship needed to help accelerate…