Category: Africa Tech News
86 Kenyan startups compete for KES 5 million grants at Presidential Innovation Challenge
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The Presidential Innovation Challenge and Award, a flagship initiative led by President William Ruto, brought together 86 Kenyan…
Tunisia suspends Bolt amid money laundering, tax evasion allegations
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The Tunisian government suspended Bolt, a ride-hailing giant, and other similar apps on Monday in response to allegations…
EFCC busts Ponzi scheme academy in Abuja, nabs 133 suspects
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided a Ponzi scheme academy in Abuja on Monday…
Ethiopia’s Wegagen Capital appoints Brutawit Dawit as CEO
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Days after receiving its licence as one of the first investment banks in Ethiopia, Wegagen Capital Investment Bank S.C.…
Safaricom Spark Accelerator supports nine Kenyan startups with funding, mentorship, and market access
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On March 21, 2025, Safaricom held an investor demo day to celebrate the achievements of nine startups from…
Morocco moves to regulate video surveillance and safeguard user privacy
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With the rise of video surveillance in Morocco, the National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection…
Tony Elumelu Foundation supports 3,000 African entrepreneurs with $15 million grant
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On Saturday, March 22, 2025, Tony Elumelu, the Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), announced a $15…
Sparkle, Al-Bawaba partner to enhance Libya’s internet speedsecurity
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Italian telecom company Sparkle has expanded its partnership with Al-Bawaba for Telecommunications and Informatics Co., a leading Libyan…
Tunisia, World Bank seek experts for 400 MW large-scale solar project
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The World Bank, in collaboration with Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy (MIME), has announced the need…
Tade Oyerinde Campus startup secures $46 million Series B funding
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Nigerian-born tech entrepreneur Tade Oyerinde has made headlines with his innovative community college startup, Campus, securing $46 million…
