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13 African startups have been selected for TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, highlighting Africa’s growing influence in global innovation.
T2 Mobile, formerly 9mobile, adds 200,000+ new subscribers after its rebrand, even as MTN, Airtel, and Glo lost users in July 2025.
NDPC data privacy probe puts Moniepoint, Etranzact, Chams, and 1366 others under the microscope with potential fines up to 2% of revenue
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 Nigeria Country Director after securing FIRS approval as an Access Point Provider for e-invoicing.
Japan and the African Development Bank signed a $5.5B EPSA6 deal to boost Africa’s private sector, with resilience and startups in focus.
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.
African banks are now funding startups and SMEs through loans, accelerators, and equity. Here are six banks driving innovation in Africa.
Kenya plans to split Safaricom into telecoms, towers, and M-PESA as debt pressures mount, while the company posts record revenue growth.
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
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.
Nedbank acquires payments fintech iKhokha for R1.65 billion ($93.3 million) in an all-cash deal.
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