What African tech leaders look out for when hiring: Insights from 5 industry experts

Five industry experts share their best tips on tech hiring in Africa. Learn what employers value, the mistakes that hold candidates back, and how to stand out for top roles.

DNI Pay: The Nigerian fintech that wants to become the Zelle for Africa

“We want people to recall this product as Zelle for Africa," says Olayinka Olaoye, Founder and CEO.

Exclusive: Collect Africa shuts down to make way for Stablecoin-focused Autospend

“We realised there’s a much larger opportunity to solve a global problem,” said Abraham Ojes, co-founder of Collect Africa.

African startups raised $1.2 billion in H1 2025 as funding rebounds

African startups raised $1.2 billion in the first half of the year. This is an 86% increase over the same period last year (H1 2024). 

EXCLUSIVE: Midddleman is raising a six-figure pre-seed to dominate global trade

“We hope to use the funds to hire for some key roles, launch campaigns for user acquisition, and build new products for our users,” Cofounder Omolara Sanni said.

Condia Insider: The ripple effects of Trump’s tariff play

Trump’s new tariffs could shake investor confidence, slow exports, and create uncertainty for African tech startups.

Cleantech takes the lead as African startups raise $469.9 million in Q1 2025

African startup funding reached $469.9 million in Q1 2025. Cleantech overtook fintech as the most-funded sector, highlighting investor interest in sustainable innovation over traditional African fintech bets.

Yango Group launches $20 Million Venture Fund to empower African startups

Yango Group, a global tech company, has introduced Yango Ventures, a $20 million corporate venture fund aimed at supporting early-stage startups across Africa and other emerging markets. The fund seeks to drive innovation in O2O services, B2B SaaS, and fintech while offering mentorship and strategic support.

Vendease restructures employee salaries, seeks fresh funding

Vendease has restructured employee salaries, shifting to performance-based pay while seeking fresh funding. The Nigerian foodtech startup aims to cut costs and drive profitability.

LoftyInc secures $43 million first close for new Africa seed fund

The Alpha Fund is designed to build on insights from previous funds. It will focus on seed investments that enable entrepreneurs to build resilient companies and achieve scalable growth.

What it takes to build a high-performing sales engine for African startups

Sales isn’t about luck, it’s about building a structured, repeatable system that consistently generates revenue.

Piggyvest crosses ₦2 trillion payouts after most profitable year 

The fintech shared it paid out over ₦835 billion to its users in 2024, a 53% increase from its total payout in 2023.