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How (& Why) We Are Building Today Africa
Today Africa was born out of a failed business endeavor, one rooted in the struggle to access success stories of fellow Africans in the same industry. This made us realize that the absence of narratives of Africans disrupting the ecosystem is one missing link to sustainable growth in businesses in Africa. Motivated by this need, […]
200 Pre-seed Funding Companies That Can Fund Your Startup
In this blog post, you’re going to learn the role pre-seed funding companies play in nurturing your early-stage startup. Let’s jump into it. What is Pre-seed Funding Launching your startup requires more than just an idea; it needs the necessary capital to kickstart your venture. However, securing funding at the earliest stages can be challenging. […]
African Unicorn: How Many in Africa Today?
The term “unicorn” was first coined in a 2013 Techcrunch article by Aileen Lee, founder and managing partner of Palo Alto’s Cowboy Ventures. To identify American software companies valued at $1 billion or more by private investors or public markets and less than 10 years old. Nowadays, the global VC & tech community widely accepts […]
Today Africa partners with SheFoundry for the African Women Founders Summit (AWFS 2025)
Today Africa officially partners with SheFoundry Ltd for the African Women Founders Summit (AWFS 2025) — a premier event dedicated to spotlighting and empowering Africa’s women entrepreneurs. At Today Africa, our mission is clear: to share impactful stories that inspire, empower, and drive change across the continent. This new partnership with SheFoundry aligns perfectly with […]
20 Most Funded Startups in Africa Still Active This Year
Most funded startups in Africa are no longer just local success stories—they’re global contenders attracting billions in venture capital and reshaping industries. These companies are solving deeply rooted challenges with bold, scalable solutions, and in doing so, they’re pulling in the kind of funding that was once reserved for Silicon Valley unicorns. But funding is […]
Startup Stories
Why Thuli Zikalala Left a 9–5 Job to Serve South Africa’s Deaf Community
When the world came to a standstill during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people paused their
Why Divine Idokoh Believes Bees Can Save Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector
Divine Idokoh is proving that passion, curiosity, and a deep love for solving problems can
Top 15 Grants for African Startups This Year
Start a Business
25 Business Mistakes We Made (& How You Can Avoid Them)
July 17, 2025How to Legally Protect Your Startup Idea in Africa
July 16, 202525 Free Google Tools For Your Business This Year
July 13, 2025Grow a Business
6 Ways We Validated Our Startup Idea (& Lessons You Can Learn)
Every entrepreneur starts with an idea. For us, it was that spark of inspiration we believed could change lives—or at
25 Business Mistakes We Made (& How You Can Avoid Them)
When we started our previous businesses, we were full of passion and big ideas. We believed they were going to
How to Legally Protect Your Startup Idea in Africa
25 Free Google Tools For Your Business This Year
Tech News
Mediamax to lay off undisclosed number of employees
July 16, 2025Engage Capital bids $24.5 million to acquire Lipa Later
July 14, 2025Travel
Top 25 Destinations for Africa Adventure Trips This Year
March 14, 2025Top 12 Things to Do in Rwanda This Year
February 28, 20258 Best Things to Do in Cairo Egypt This Year
February 26, 2025Top 10 Things to Do in Alexandria Egypt This Year
February 25, 2025Diaspora
From Idea to IPO: African Startups Making Global Headlines
Africa’s tech scene has exploded in recent years, and its homegrown startups are hitting major
Top 17 African Women in Biz Making Waves This Year
Africa has the highest rate of women in biz (female entrepreneurship) in the world—and this
Top 20 Programs for African Women in Tech
Top 100 Technology Business Ideas for Students
Biographies
Ibukun Awosika: First Female Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria
Ibukun Awosika is widely known as the first female Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria –
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: From a Young Activist to Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inauguration as Namibia’s first female president on March 21, 2025, marks a significant