Seven African tech gadgets that are providing real human solutions

Smart benches that talk. Toilets that judge. And baby cry translators. These 7 African tech gadgets are hilarious and unexpectedly brilliant.

Nigerian court stops 54gene asset sale as founder accuses investors of collapse

Once a biotech star, 54gene is now stuck in court over who controls its most valuable asset, the DNA of 100,000 Nigerians.

KorinAI is Africa’s answer to melodious music

KorinAI is building Africa’s future in AI music by turning lyrics into Afrobeats, making music creation cheaper, faster, and more African.

Winich Farms raises extension round from DisrupTech Ventures  

Winich Farms raises six-figure funding from DisrupTech Ventures to expand agri-fintech services for over 180,000 Nigerian farmers.

Moove seeks $300 million to supercharge expansion and attain unicorn status

This latest fundraising effort underscores Moove's strategic aim to become a pivotal player in the evolving autonomous mobility ecosystem, beyond its current fleet management role for Waymo.

Only two Nigerian startups make Bloomberg’s 2025 tech watchlist 

Only two Nigerian startups—Pricepally and Thrive Agric—made Bloomberg’s 2025 list of top African startups. While unexpected, it highlights Nigeria’s evolving food and agri-tech landscape amid Lagos’s rise as a global tech hub.

OmniRetail raises $20M Series A to scale Africa’s informal retail infrastructure

The company achieved profitability in 2024 and processes over $800M annually.