Tanzania’s biggest bank overhauls core banking system to chase regional growth
CRDB Bank, Tanzania’s biggest bank by assets, has completed a migration of its core banking system from Fusion Banking Essence (FBE), owned by London-based Finastra, to Temenos T24, a move the lender says was necessary to keep pace with regional competitors and prepare for expansion outside East Africa. CRDB’s chief
Starlink pauses new orders in Lagos and Abuja over network congestion
Starlink pauses new orders in Lagos and Abuja; areas like Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, and Surulere, are now marked as “Sold Out” on the company’s website due to congestion on its network. For residents in these areas, new subscriptions are only possible through a waitlist. Prospective users must pay
Entrepreneur’s Guide to Recruiting First Employees in Africa
Hiring your first employees is one of the biggest milestones for any entrepreneur. In Africa, this process comes with both exciting opportunities and unique challenges—from navigating different labor laws across countries to finding talent in fast-growing but often fragmented job markets. The entrepreneur’s guide to recruiting first employees in Africa
Today Africa Weekly: Tech news recap | September 8 – 14, 2025
The African tech news cycle last week (September 8 – 14, 2025) carried a mix of quiet moves and loud signals. Luno opened retail access to tokenised US stocks in Nigeria, Morocco’s ORA Technologies acquired Cathedis to boost its super-app play, and new funds from Accion ($61.6M) and Acumen ($90M)
Top 7 Highest-paying Tech Jobs in Nigeria This Year
Nigeria’s tech industry has seen turbulent shifts over the last few years, from the pandemic-era boom to the recent economic crunch. The optimism that once attracted global venture capital into Nigerian startups has slowed, creating a more sober reality. Still, even in this climate, some roles are commanding eye-popping salaries
How to Build Systems that Free Up the Founder’s Time
Every founder starts their business with big dreams—freedom, impact, and growth. But somewhere along the way, freedom is replaced by endless to-do lists, impact is buried under routine operations, and growth feels impossible without burning out. Many entrepreneurs become the bottleneck in their own company. If you’re constantly working late
Founder’s Guide to Identifying Profitable Business Niches in Africa
With over 1.4 billion people, a median age of just 19 years, and rapidly growing internet penetration, Africa presents some of the biggest opportunities for entrepreneurs anywhere in the world. But here’s the catch: Africa is not one homogenous market. It’s a diverse collection of 54 countries, each with unique
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
