Category : Today Africa Weekly

How was your weekend? Mine felt… quieter than usual. Not dead, just that kind of calm that makes you suspicious something big is brewing underneath. The sort where accelerators open new applications, investors quietly shift partners, and yet—if you look closely—tiny signals hint at where the continent’s startup pulse is

Some weeks in the African tech ecosystem feel like a soap opera, other weeks feel like a boardroom thriller. This one? Let’s just say it had a bit of both — billion-dollar power plays on one side, founders chasing cheques on the other, and enough policy drama to keep investors

I’m starting to think African fintech founders have a secret WhatsApp group where they decide who gets funded each week. Because honestly, how else do you explain Kredete casually bagging $22 million while the rest of us are still figuring out how to stretch data subscriptions till month-end? Anyway, whether

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)

Last week (September 1–7, 2025), the African tech ecosystem showed a familiar mix: steady venture activity, policy and infrastructure stories shaping the operating environment, and continued momentum in AI and crypto niches. Egypt led the biggest funding headlines: an Arabic-speech AI company closed a sizable Series A funding round, an

Last week (August 25–31, 2025) was quieter on the funding front, but still marked by important shifts across the African startup ecosystem. The spotlight fell on ecosystem-building efforts, new initiatives aimed at closing the gender funding gap, and continued momentum in digital health and infrastructure. Even without major capital raises,

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