Ghana’s Zeepay Secures $18M to Expand Footprint Across Africa
May 7, 2025
Ghanaian fintech Zeepay has raised $18 million in senior secured venture debt. This funding will help its expansion across Africa and the Caribbean. Structured by investment firm Verdant Capital IMAP, the deal marks a major…
Absa Group Named Lead Sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property Investment Summit in Nairobi
May 6, 2025
Absa Group has been named the lead sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit set to take place between 7-8 May 2025 in Nairobi. The event will convene key sector players across…
PesaLink and Strathmore University Host 2025 AI Fintech Hackathon
May 6, 2025
Pesalink recently partnered with Strathmore University to launch the 2025 Pesalink AI Fintech Hackathon. Through this initiative, Pesalink aims to cultivate the next generation of fintech developers and leaders. It hopes to achieve this by…
Kenya's Technopolis Bill 2024: Blueprint for Smart Cities and Innovation Hubs
May 6, 2025
The Technopolis Bill, 2024 that is currently before the Senate, seeks to have Counties design and develop their smart cities to be overseen by a new authority. It provides a framework for the development of…
Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Launch Starlink Internet to Underserved Areas in Africa
May 6, 2025
Airtel Africa has announced its latest partnership with SpaceX to deliver Starlink’s satellite internet to its customers across the continent. This will help improve Airtel Africa’s satellite connectivity offerings. Its aim is to extend reliable…
NTT DATA Report: GenAI Reshaping Global Manufacturing, but Infrastructure and Skills Gaps Persist
May 5, 2025
NTT DATA has unveiled new data that shows manufacturing organizations worldwide are increasingly turning to GenAI to establish smart factories, spur innovation, improve productivity, build resilience and gain competitive advantage. The report – “Feet on the…
Kenya Power to Install 45 EV Chargers Across the Country
May 5, 2025
Kenya Power has announced plans to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six counties over the next year. The chargers will be deployed in Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Taita Taveta….
Bolt Unveils Dash Cam Safety Feature for Drivers in South Africa
May 5, 2025
Bolt has announced a new partnership with Driver Technologies to bring affordable, high-tech dash cam functionality to its driver partners across South Africa. Through this partnership, Bolt drivers can now turn their smartphones into fully…
IFC and TLG Capital Launch $75M Private Credit Fund to Support Africa’s Stressed SMEs
May 5, 2025
IFC and TLG Capital have announced the first close of a new private credit fund, TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (AGIF II), with $75 million raised. IFC, through its Distressed Asset Recovery Program (DARP),…