Category : Inside Africa

In recent years, the African startup ecosystem has exploded onto the global stage. Investors and media alike are tuning in as young entrepreneurs launch innovations—from mobile payment platforms to healthtech apps—that address pressing local challenges. By the end of the first half of 2025, African startups had already raised over

The African tech ecosystem is booming. But behind the headlines of billion-dollar valuations and record-breaking venture capital lies a quieter, equally powerful story — the rise of women in tech. For decades, women were sidelined in science, technology, and business across much of Africa due to cultural norms, limited access

What if Africa’s biggest challenges – energy shortages, food insecurity, and waste pollution—were also its greatest opportunities? Across the continent, a new wave of green startups is proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. From solar companies lighting up off-grid villages to recycling ventures turning trash into

Imagine a bee farmer in Nigeria using a smartphone app powered by machine learning to know the state of their beehives, or a community health worker in Kenya consulting an AI-powered tool to support maternal care services. These scenarios aren’t science fiction – they’re happening today. Across the continent, entrepreneurs

Africa is sitting on a treasure chest worth trillions—yet it’s not hidden beneath the ground like gold or diamonds. It’s growing in the soil, swimming in the waters, and walking on the land. That treasure is agribusiness. With 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, a youthful workforce, a rising

Access to traditional banking services has historically been low in Africa. For decades, vast rural areas lacked physical bank branches, and even in urban centers, opening a bank account could be costly and time-consuming. But the rapid growth in communication technology—particularly mobile phone penetration—has created a leapfrog moment for African

If you’ve ever tried converting a large amount of crypto to cash in Nigeria, you already know how difficult it can be, considering the frequent bans and exchange restrictions. Between unstable P2P markets, delayed transactions, and rising fraud risks, many crypto users now turn to crypto OTC trading platforms for

In 2025, fintech in Africa is no longer an emerging story—it’s a continental force. In the first half of the year alone, startups raised $1.42 billion, nearly half of all African tech funding, as investors bet big on the sector’s ability to bank the unbanked and fuel economic growth. Mobile‑money networks

Africa’s tech industry is booming in 2025, with five countries standing out for their rapid growth, investment, and innovation: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Rwanda. These nations are driving advancements in fintech, AI, agritech, and more, while attracting billions in funding. Here’s a quick breakdown: Country H1 2025 Funding