Google
Cyber security Internet

Google Strengthens Africa-wide Programmes to Keep Internet Users Safe Online

Google has announced a number of initiatives across Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, bolstering its continued efforts to keep children,

Cyber Heroines
Cyber security Report Women

Cyber Heroines: Changing the Future For African Girls

More than 445 teachers from 14 African countries uncover the route to technology and cybersecurity careers for African girls Only

OceanHub Africa
Accelerator

Calling For Innovative Ocean-minded Startups to Apply For OceanHub Africa Accelerator Programme

OceanHub Africa is launching the second cohort of its six-month online acceleration program to support up to six of Africa’s

uKheshe
Fintech

Ukheshe and KCB in Deal to Boost East African Payment Services

In an initiative that will see the growth and development of payment services within the East Africa region, leading digital

IP Addresses
Cyber security Internet

How 4.1 million African IP Addresses Were Misappropriated in Huge Heist

An internal audit report by the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) which has been publicly released shows how 4.1 million

Fintech
Fintech Funding Startup

6 African Startups Selected For 8th Cohort of Catalyst Fund’s Inclusive Fintech

Six African startups have been selected for the 8th cohort of the Catalyst Fund’s Inclusive Fintech. The fund is managed

COVID-19
Health Telecom

MTN Donates $25m to Support African Union’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

In a unique public/private partnership, MTN, Africa’s leading mobile network, has announced a donation of US$25 million to support the African

Spot Money
Fintech Payment Product Launch

Spot Money Launches South Africa’s First Open Banking Offering

In a positive move for the South African fintech landscape, Spot Money has launched the country’s first Open Banking offering.

FirstCheck Africa
Funding Venture Capital Women

Eloho Omame and Odunayo Eweniyi Launch FirstCheck Africa to Invest in Early Stage Female-African Startup

Eloho Omame, the Managing Director of Endeavor Nigeria and Odunayo Eweniyi, the Co-founder/Chief Operations Officer of Piggyvest, have launched FirstCheck

AVCA
Appointment

African Private Equity and VC Association (AVCA) Appoints New Chief Executive

The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) has appointed Abi Mustapha-Maduakor as its new chief executive. She will