44 African Women in Tech Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators
“African Women in Tech” is not just a slogan; it’s a growing movement that reflects the rising wave of women who are innovating, leading, and breaking barriers in the technology sector. Despite structural barriers and cultural limitations, African women are creating startups, leading teams, building platforms, and transforming their communities.
Lumi Business launches offline mode to help merchants sell without internet access
A leading provider of payment, inventory, expense, and accounting management software for African SMEs Lumi Business, launches offline mode to help merchants sell without internet access. Once connection is restored, all sales data, inventory updates and reports sync automatically to your online database, with no data loss or duplication. In
Flutterwave cuts 50% of staff in Kenya and South Africa
Flutterwave cuts 50% of its staff in Kenya and South Africa to reduce costs and move closer to profitability ahead of a potential public listing. The move, which comes less than a year after the company laid off 3% of its workforce, affects multiple departments, with the most impact seen in
From ₦30,000 Loan to Factory to Exports: Business Story of Adanne Uche
Adanne Uche, founder/CEO of Ady’s Agro Processing Limited, started her entrepreneurial journey not with a grand plan, but through restlessness, experimentation, and a strong desire to stay active while raising her children. A graduate of Foreign Languages and Literature from the University of Port Harcourt, she ventured into business after
Wave raises $137 million in debt to expand mobile money services across Africa
One of Africa’s most valuable startups, Wave, raises $137 million in debt to drive expansion across existing and new markets. The funding will help scale its mobile money operations and broaden financial access for underserved communities across the continent, the company said in a statement. Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) led
Intron launches new AI models as it expands beyond the health sector
Nigerian AI company that provides speech-to-text transcription tools for healthcare workers, Intron, launches new AI models as it expands its services beyond the health sector. The launch comes as African startups develop multiple high-demand tools across various sectors to create additional revenue streams amid tighter funding and rising investor expectations. Similar
17 New Trends in Food Processing in Africa This Year
The food processing sector in Africa is experiencing a rapid transformation driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and policy initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and economic growth. As the continent urbanizes and its middle class expands, there is a growing demand for convenient, nutritious, and sustainably produced foods.
13 Best 3utools Alternatives for Virtual Location
If you’ve ever used 3uTools to change your device’s location, you’re likely familiar with its utility for testing, privacy, and certain apps. However, 3uTools has some serious limitations. It’s only available for Windows, and it doesn’t support Android. Even iOS users face frequent bugs, clunky UI, or compatibility issues after
Best 15 Crayo.ai Free Alternative for Creators in Africa
Known for turning text into scroll-stopping short videos tailored for social media, Crayo.AI positions itself as an all-in-one content tool, offering features like automatic captions, voiceovers, music, and lightning-fast exports. While that sounds great on paper, let’s be honest—not every creator finds it to be the perfect fit. Some users
10 Best Syllaby.io Free Alternative for Content Creators and Businesses in Africa
Content creators, online entrepreneurs, and small business owners are always on the lookout for tools like Syllaby that offer free AI-created content scripts, video marketing ideas, and social post planning — without the expensive subscription. The perfect syllaby.io substitute for free should be user-friendly, responsive, and actually help you to create
