Today Africa Weekly: Tech news recap | August 11–17, 2025
Funding and deal-making stayed lively across the continent from August 11–17, 2025. Fintech and consumer platforms drew fresh capital, while two notable consolidation moves made headlines in South Africa and Kenya. In this edition of Today Africa Weekly, we round up headlines that happened in the ecosystem, new accelerators and cohorts
Inside Moniepoint’s Journey: From POS Terminals to Africa’s Fintech Powerhouse
In Nigeria’s fast-evolving fintech sector, Moniepoint has emerged as one of the most transformative players, redefining how millions of small businesses and individuals access financial services. Founded in 2015 by former Interswitch engineers Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, the company set out to close a critical market gap: the lack
Today Africa Weekly: Africa’s funding recap | July 7–13, 2025
The African tech ecosystem continued to show signs of life this week, with two significant funding injections and several strategic equity and debt plays. After a challenging start to the year, recent data suggests momentum may be returning: African tech startup funding grew by 50% in Q2 2025, compared to
What I Learned From Interviewing 10 African Entrepreneurs
Over the past 2 months, I have had the privilege of interviewing 10 African entrepreneurs. Each of these entrepreneurs shared not just their victories but also the challenges and hard-won lessons that shaped their businesses. Their stories are filled with insights on resilience, innovation, and the power of community. These
Emmanuel Kimaro, a Tanzanian Entrepreneur Revolutionizing Financial Management in Africa
Emmanuel Kimaro is the Founder and CEO of Bizzyn in Tanzania, a successful and profitable startup in Africa. His charismatic and result-driven approach has been instrumental in the growth and achievements of the company. With a keen vision and a deep understanding of the latest technologies. Emmanuel ensures that Bizzyn
