Acumen launches $90m Kawisafi fund to back African climate-tech startups
Global impact investment firm, Acumen, launches $90m Kawisafi fund in approved capital to support climate solutions across Africa. The fund will back companies that bring clean power closer to underserved communities through renewable energy systems, develop transport solutions that can withstand climate and economic shocks, expand access to safe and
Building a B2B SaaS Company for African SMEs: Complete 2026 Playbook
Across the continent, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy—accounting for up to 80% of jobs and contributing more than 40% of GDP in many countries. Yet, despite their significance, SMEs often face persistent challenges, including limited access to credit, inefficient operations, fragmented supply chains, and
Scaling From 0 to 1,000 Customers in Francophone Africa
Every entrepreneur remembers their first paying customers. Those first transactions mark more than just revenue; they represent validation that the product or service solves a real problem and that a market exists. Reaching the milestone of 1,000 customers, however, is even more significant. It shows that demand is consistent, systems
How to Buy Shares in Kenya Online
The availability of the internet and mobile technology allows anyone in Kenya with a smartphone or computer to access the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and start investing today. If you’re wondering how to buy shares online in Kenya, this guide will take you through the process step by step. From
How a founder wants to rewrite filmmaking with AI
Filmmaking has always been expensive—actors, sets, and production crews often push costs out of reach for many African creators. But with generative AI tools, filmmakers like Obinna Okerekeocha, founder of the Naija Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (NAIFF), are discovering new ways to cut costs and reimagine what’s possible. A 2024
Inside Andela’s Journey: How Six People Rewrote Africa’s Tech Future
Andela has gone from a bold experiment in Lagos to one of Africa’s most recognized technology companies, reshaping the way the world perceives African talent. What began in 2014 as a fellowship program to train and place software developers quickly grew into a global talent marketplace connecting skilled engineers from
Leadway Holdings acquires PAL Pensions in renewed battle for market share
Leadway Holdings acquires PAL Pensions (Pension Alliance Limited), securing full ownership of the company. The merger will place the combined entity among Nigeria’s top three pension fund administrators by assets under management. PAL recently marked its 20th anniversary and crossed ₦1 trillion in assets under management. Its managing director, Sa’adu
Renda Africa to convert one million African vehicles to CNG
Nigerian logistics startup, Renda Africa, is betting that compressed natural gas (CNG) will offer a cheaper and more practical path to cleaner transport in Africa than electric vehicles in the near term. Through its embedded finance platform, SCALE by Renda, the company plans to convert more than one million vehicles
Nonhlanhla Shembe on Why “Visibility is Currency” for Small Businesses
Small businesses are one of the backbones of South Africa’s economy, powering GDP growth and providing critical jobs. Yet many of them struggle, hampered by challenges like limited access to funding and, perhaps most critically, a lack of online visibility. If customers can’t find you, they can’t buy from you.
15 Best Online Trading Platforms in Kenya This Year
Online financial trading has gradually gaining popularity in Kenya. Investors in Kenya now access a variety of available online trading platforms covering stocks, forex, CFDs, and cryptocurrencies. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has embraced e-trading, whereby people can buy and sell shares by using the apps/ websites of licensed brokers.
