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Last week (August 18–24, 2025) was quieter on the funding front, but eventful for the broader African tech ecosystem. Instead of big venture announcements, the spotlight shifted to policy reforms, infrastructure investments, and market-shaping moves that could redefine the landscape for years to come. From fresh capital commitments in telecoms

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

Last week, August 4–10, 2025, the African startup ecosystem recorded modest but meaningful activity, driven by fresh capital inflows and infrastructure investments. Key themes included targeted infrastructure plays—particularly in payments and merchant tooling—and sustained investor interest in pragmatic, revenue-focused startups. In this edition of Today Africa Weekly, we round up

July 28 – August 3, 2025, Africa’s startup ecosystem kept up its fast‑paced momentum, powered by fresh ideas, new funding, and shifting market trends. From young startups finding their footing to established players pushing boundaries, the continent’s tech space is creating opportunities, solving local problems, and catching the world’s attention. Here’s a look

Africa’s startup ecosystem continued to gain momentum during the week of July 21–27, 2025, driven by fresh capital inflows, infrastructure investments, and ecosystem shake-ups. From a landmark data centre launch to high-profile funding rounds and competitive entrepreneurship programs, the week’s developments reflect a tech landscape in transition — resilient, diversified,

After a slow start to the year, the week of July 14–20, 2025, saw more investor interest like last week. This period was marked by strategic growth plays in sectors like logistics and clean energy, the emergence of a new financing programme for climate-focused ventures, and deeper investor traction in

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