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Nigeria’s CredPal, Senegal’s Le Lionceau, and 18 others advance to Africa’s Business Heroes 2025 Semi-Finals

Africa’s Business Heroes 2025 Semi-Finals will be hosted in Dakar, Senegal, with 20 innovative startups competing for $1.5 million in funding.

Rayda, Vista, Elloe AI, and 10 others named to 2025 Startup Battlefield 200

13 African startups have been selected for TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, highlighting Africa’s growing influence in global innovation.

T2 Mobile gains 200,000 new subscribers immediately after major rebrand 

T2 Mobile, formerly 9mobile, adds 200,000+ new subscribers after its rebrand, even as MTN, Airtel, and Glo lost users in July 2025.

NDPC suspects Chams, Moniepoint and 1367 others of non-compliance with Data Protection Act, issues Notice

NDPC data privacy probe puts Moniepoint, Etranzact, Chams, and 1366 others under the microscope with potential fines up to 2% of revenue

Nigeria to loosen pension rules, unlock billions for infrastructure and private equity

Nigeria is raising pension fund limits beyond 5%, unlocking billions for infrastructure and private equity as inflation erodes fixed-income returns.

DigiTax appoints Olumide Akinsola as country director 

DigiTax appoints Olumide Akinsola as Nigeria Country Director after securing FIRS approval as an Access Point Provider for e-invoicing.

Japan inks $5.5B deal with AfDB to fuel Africa’s private sector investment

Japan and the African Development Bank signed a $5.5B EPSA6 deal to boost Africa’s private sector, with resilience and startups in focus.

YC alum and ex-FairMoney exec returns with travel-focused fintech, Timon

Timon isn’t a booking site or another virtual dollar card; it’s a fintech built for travellers moving in and out of Africa. Behind it is Tomi Ayorinde—a YC alum and repeat founder who previously exited to FairMoney.

Six African banks supporting startups and SMEs

African banks are now funding startups and SMEs through loans, accelerators, and equity. Here are six banks driving innovation in Africa.

Kenya moves to split Safaricom as debt pressures mount

Kenya plans to split Safaricom into telecoms, towers, and M-PESA as debt pressures mount, while the company posts record revenue growth.

Bolt brings dash cam app to Kenya as drivers demand more safety

Bolt has launched a dash cam feature in Kenya to improve ride safety, protect drivers and riders, and stay ahead of Uber in Africa’s mobility market

12 most promising Africa’s AI startups and their real-world impact

Africa’s AI market is projected to grow from $4.5B to $16.5B by 2030. Meet the most promising AI startups driving change in healthcare, finance, biotech, and more.