President Tinubu signs order to coordinate virtual assets regulation

President Tinubu has signed an executive order creating a coordinated framework for virtual assets, with the CBN chairing a new council overseeing regulation.

Decide brings its AI spreadsheet agent to Cafe One

Decide is partnering with Cafe One to bring its AI spreadsheet agent to members, marking the first rollout of its new workplace distribution strategy.

Vercel acquires Stakpak, its second African acquisition in a month

Vercel acquires another African startup, Stakpak in its bid to build an infrastructure layer for AI-powered software.

How Launch Africa is investing through Africa’s venture capital reset

As venture funding returns to Africa, a shrinking pool of seed-stage startups threatens the pipeline of future winners, raising new concerns for investors.

Uganda strengthens cybersecurity defense with updated framework

After a security breach in 2024, Uganda has upgraded it's cybersecurity framework to ensure protection of state infrastructure.

Why Spiro is partnering with Kenya’s most successful football club

Spiro Kenya has signed a one-year partnership agreement with Gor Mahia Football Club. Discover what it reveals about Africa's startup ecosystem.

Moniepoint taps former Branch Kenya CEO to head its Kenya operations

Moniepoint has appointed former Branch Kenya CEO Rose Muturi to lead its Kenyan business following its acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank.

South Africa’s Cue raises $5 million to expand its  AI service agents

Cape Town founded Cue has secured it's largest funding yet. It was co-led by Knife Capital and FAM investments.

Rwanda designates eKash as national instant payment system

Rwanda has launched eKash as its national instant payment system, capping transaction fees at RWF 20 ($0.01).

Zeepay’s dedicated e-money licence revoked over unbacked balances

The Bank of Ghana has revoked Zeepay Ghana Limited’s Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer license effective immediately on July 14, 2026.  

Morocco’s central bank cuts electronic payment fees

Morocco will cap domestic card payment interchange fees at 0.50% from October 2026 as the central bank pushes to lower costs and expand digital payments.

Global payments startup Adyen acquires Orb to provide billing software for enterprises

Adyen, a global payments company, has announced plans to buy Orb, a company that provides billing software for large businesses.