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Innovate for Impact Challenge Opens Applications to Empower Africa’s Agri-Tech Startups

Innovate for Impact Challenge Opens Applications to Empower Africa’s Agri-Tech Startups

African agri-tech startups have been invited to take part in the 2026 Innovate for Impact Challenge. This program is offering a total of $65,000 cash prizes for early-stage ventures that tackle food security and sustainability.  This 2026 Innovate for Impact Challenge, is hosted by the World Prize Foundation in
Mar 23, 2026 1 min read
Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I Makes First Major Investment in Moroccan Food Brand Maymana

Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I Makes First Major Investment in Moroccan Food Brand Maymana

Adenia Partners is launching a new Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I (AEF) with its first major investment which is supported by Moroccan food brand Maymana. The launch comes with a total of $180million fund in order to focus on controlling investments in small and lower mid-cap companies across Africa.  For Maymana,
Mar 23, 2026 2 min read
SA’s Happy Pay Raises $5M Seed Round to Scale Ad-Subsidized Payments Network

SA’s Happy Pay Raises $5M Seed Round to Scale Ad-Subsidized Payments Network

Happy Pay, a South African startup has announced it raised $5 million in seed funding to scale its ad-subsidized payments network, in order to provide consumers with a fee-free alternative to traditional Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platforms. This seed rounding was led by global venture capital firm Partech, with
Mar 23, 2026 1 min read
Bountii South Africa Launches to Revolutionize Online Savings with Trusted Local Deals

Bountii South Africa Launches to Revolutionize Online Savings with Trusted Local Deals

A price search startup, Bountii in South Africa is launching a clean, online deals platform that will help shoppers to save money through verified promo codes and discounts for South African users.  This platform is introduced to ease household financial pressures by providing real, working deals without expired coupons,pop-ups
Mar 23, 2026 1 min read
Moniepoint Acquires Orda to Power Digital Innovation in Nigeria’s Restaurant Industry

Moniepoint Acquires Orda to Power Digital Innovation in Nigeria’s Restaurant Industry

A Nigerian fintech company, Moniepoint is expanding as it acquires a restaurant management startup Orda to boost its innovation in the country’s restaurant industry. This integration will adopt Orda’s cloud-based tools into Moniepoint’s business management platform, Moniebook, creating a full-stack solution for restaurants and food service operators.
Mar 23, 2026 2 min read
EIB Global Commits €40M to Speedinvest Fund, Fueling Africa’s Next Wave of Tech Startups

EIB Global Commits €40M to Speedinvest Fund, Fueling Africa’s Next Wave of Tech Startups

European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has pledged a total of €40 million to Speedinvest’s first Africa-focused fund in order to expand high-growth tech startups across the continent. The investment is targeted at building EU-Africa innovation ties, help digital transformation, and also promote growth amidst women-led enterprises.  The fund is
Mar 20, 2026 1 min read
Kenya’s Sistema.bio Secures $53M to Launch FarmCarbon Fund, Driving Climate Finance for Smallholder Farmers

Kenya’s Sistema.bio Secures $53M to Launch FarmCarbon Fund, Driving Climate Finance for Smallholder Farmers

Sistema.bio is a suite of technology, training, and financing platforms that has gained $ 53 million to launch the FarmCarbon Climate Finance Fund, a pioneering initiative designed to channel global climate capital directly to smallholder farmers. This fund will subsidize bio-digesters that help convert livestock waste into a clean energy
Mar 20, 2026 1 min read
Elggo Launches Relief Hub to Transform Mental Health Support Across the Arab World

Elggo Launches Relief Hub to Transform Mental Health Support Across the Arab World

A UAE-based mental health startup, Elggo, is launching a free regional platform that is created to provide accessible mental health support across the Arab world called Relief Hub. The launch was concluded in March 2026 and now has its operations in eight nations namely; United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia,
Mar 20, 2026 1 min read
NALA Secures IMTO License and NIBSS Integration to Transform Cross-Border Payments in Nigeria

NALA Secures IMTO License and NIBSS Integration to Transform Cross-Border Payments in Nigeria

An international transfer platform, NALA is entering into the Nigeria market after  securing an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and completing direct integration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). This move positions NALA to deliver faster, cheaper, and more reliable remittance
Mar 20, 2026 1 min read
Omar Gabr Revolutionizes Egypt’s Tech Scene with AI-Powered Mobile Bug Detection and Resolution

Omar Gabr Revolutionizes Egypt’s Tech Scene with AI-Powered Mobile Bug Detection and Resolution

A top mobile-first bug-reporting platform, Instabug now rebranded as Luciq is refining mobile bug detection and resolution in Egypt by diverting the company into an AI-powered observability platform. Founded by Omar Gabr, this shift is set to enable developers to detect, prioritize, and resolve app issues faster, reducing downtime and
Mar 20, 2026 1 min read
Utiva Joins Techstars to Build AI-Powered Workforce Infrastructure Beyond Talent Training

Utiva Joins Techstars to Build AI-Powered Workforce Infrastructure Beyond Talent Training

An AI-powered Global Talent Operating System, Utiva has been appointed into the 2026 Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator as it grows from a talent training platform into an AI-powered global workforce infrastructure.  This signifies a great moment for this Nigerian startup as it positions itself to scale globally and re-define how
Mar 19, 2026 1 min read
Nomba Unveils Cross-Border Payment Interface to Empower Nigerian Businesses in Global Trade

Nomba Unveils Cross-Border Payment Interface to Empower Nigerian Businesses in Global Trade

A Nigerian fintech company, Nomba has introduced a new cross-border payment interface that is constructed to simplify international transactions for both individuals and businesses.  This launch signifies a prominent step in fixing long standing issues and challenges around foreign exchange, compliance, and settlement delays that may have caused a hindrance
Mar 19, 2026 1 min read
Tunisie Telecom Launches Kashy Mobile Wallet, Marking State Operator’s Entry into Digital Financial Services

Tunisie Telecom Launches Kashy Mobile Wallet, Marking State Operator’s Entry into Digital Financial Services

Tunisie Telecom, a state -owned telecom operator is diverting into the digital financial services sector through its launch of a digital mobile wallet called, Kashy. This platform is developed in partnership with Viamobile, ensuring users to make transfers, payments and cash withdrawals nationwide.  This collaboration marks a milestone for Tunisia’
Mar 19, 2026 1 min read
OneDosh Launches Reliable Cross-Border Payments Platform to Empower Global Businesses and Professionals

OneDosh Launches Reliable Cross-Border Payments Platform to Empower Global Businesses and Professionals

An emerging fintech platform, OneDosh has announced its official launch of a reliable cross-border payment system that is designed to meet the needs of making digital payments across the globe. This launch coincides with an increase in demand for seamless international payment solutions due to growth of remote work and
Mar 19, 2026 1 min read
Nimvi Express Moves to Structure Last-Mile Delivery in Chad, Driving Logistics Modernization

Nimvi Express Moves to Structure Last-Mile Delivery in Chad, Driving Logistics Modernization

A logistics startup established in Chad, Nimvi Express is working on creating structured last-mile delivery services across the country. This platform will focus primarily on speed, reliability, and digital tracking by the use of advanced parcel and courier services in a market where logistics infrastructure remains underdeveloped.  This system constructs
Mar 19, 2026 1 min read
Yassir Acquires France’s Kawarizmi to Build Pan-EMEA Retail Media and Ad-Tech Powerhouse

Yassir Acquires France’s Kawarizmi to Build Pan-EMEA Retail Media and Ad-Tech Powerhouse

An Algeria leading platform, Yassir has acquired Kawarizmi, a Paris-based ad-tech firm to accelerate its retail media and digital advertising expansion across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. This deal signifies a strategic step in Yassir’s mission to build a fully integrated advertising ecosystem.  Kawarizmi is a platform that specializes
Mar 18, 2026 1 min read
WeWire Secures PSP License to Power Cross-Border Payments for Emerging Market Businesses

WeWire Secures PSP License to Power Cross-Border Payments for Emerging Market Businesses

WeWire, a Ghanaian cross-border fintech platform, has obtained a Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Canada. This move is aimed at creating a prominent milestone in its goal of simplifying international payments for business in emerging markets.  This is a platform that offers quicker, secure and seamless payment
Mar 18, 2026 1 min read
PropelMapper Harnesses Voice-First Tech to Empower 1.7M Field Advisors and Transform Global Farm Intelligence

PropelMapper Harnesses Voice-First Tech to Empower 1.7M Field Advisors and Transform Global Farm Intelligence

PropelMapper is redefining agricultural advisory work by turning everyday voice notes into structured, actionable intelligence, targeting millions of field advisors worldwide and setting a new standard for farm data management. PropelMapper, a South African agri-tech startup has introduced a voice-first platform that is constructed to serve about 1.7 million
Mar 18, 2026 1 min read
Miftah Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Launch Syria’s First Verified Digital Real Estate Marketplace

Miftah Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Launch Syria’s First Verified Digital Real Estate Marketplace

Miftah, a Syrian proptech startup is marked successful to have raised a pre-seed founding round as it prepares ahead of its launch in the digital real estate marketplace. The platform is built to enforce transparency, safety, and providing property listings to address long-standing inefficiencies in Syria’s real estate sector.
Mar 18, 2026 1 min read
Cassava Technologies Unveils NVIDIA-Powered AI Factory in South Africa, Sets Stage for Pan-African Expansion

Cassava Technologies Unveils NVIDIA-Powered AI Factory in South Africa, Sets Stage for Pan-African Expansion

A Pan- African tech company, Cassava Technologies has announced its launch of the first NVIDIA-powered AI Factory in South Africa, marking a major milestone in Africa’s digital infrastructure. This innovation is set to expand through Africa countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco, targeted at empowering local developers
Mar 18, 2026 1 min read
Collard Revolutionizes Egypt’s Event Scene with Centralized Planning App

Collard Revolutionizes Egypt’s Event Scene with Centralized Planning App

Collard, an Egyptian tech startup, is introducing a centralized event planning app that is aimed at simplifying ticketing, registration, and social interactions for Egypt’s growing events industry. The launch comes after two years of development and an investment of a sum of $700,000 positioning the platform as Egypt’
Mar 17, 2026 1 min read
Shema Steve’s Fintech Innovation Unlocks Finance for Africa’s Underserved

Shema Steve’s Fintech Innovation Unlocks Finance for Africa’s Underserved

A Rwandan fintech entrepreneur has built Exuus as an alternative finance platform that is created to serve under-served communities by digitizing traditional community savings and lending schemes.  Established by Shema Steve, the platform is built by leveraging blockchain and AI-powered credit scoring to provide financial inclusion for smallholder farmers and
Mar 17, 2026 1 min read
Windhoek Launches Accelerate36 to Position Namibia as Africa’s Next Startup Hub

Windhoek Launches Accelerate36 to Position Namibia as Africa’s Next Startup Hub

Windhoek has a project titled Accelerate36 initiative, as a structured program that is targeted at positioning Namibia’s capital as Africa’s next startup hub. This will be achieved by building a pipeline of scalable companies and enabling them to have access to public capital markets.  This initiative will function
Mar 17, 2026 1 min read
Mynk Launches in Morocco to Simplify Peer-to-Peer Payments Through Mobile App

Mynk Launches in Morocco to Simplify Peer-to-Peer Payments Through Mobile App

A Moroccan mobile payment platform, Mynk has been recognized as one of the popular peer-to-peer wallet solutions provided to ease payments for individuals. The app is designed for users to send and receive money instantly, with reduced transaction fees on everyday transactions and also paying service providers seamlessly.  Consumers can
Mar 17, 2026 1 min read
Duplo Secures NRS Accreditation to Drive Nigeria’s Mandatory E-Invoicing and Tax Compliance

Duplo Secures NRS Accreditation to Drive Nigeria’s Mandatory E-Invoicing and Tax Compliance

A centralized payment platform, Duplo, has announced securing  dual accreditation from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) for e-invoicing and tax transmission. This is a fintech startup established in Nigeria helping  businesses automate workflows and maintain full visibility over their financial operations. This integration makes Duplo an officially licensed provider ahead
Mar 17, 2026 1 min read
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