Ghana
Ghanaian Startups Brace for Higher Costs as AWS Introduces 21% Tax
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will impose a 21% tax on cloud services in Ghana starting March 1, 2025, significantly raising operational costs for ...
Africa
EqualyzAI Unveils AI Solutions to Bridge Language Gaps and Foster Inclusion in Africa
EqualyzAI, an innovative artificial intelligence startup, has launched a suite of AI-powered solutions designed to enhance accessibility for native African language speakers. With ...
Innovation
Microsoft Expands African Footprint with $1M AI Training Initiative in Nigeria
Microsoft has unveiled a $1 million initiative aimed at training one million Nigerians in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills over the next ...
Fintech
Global: CommBank’s x15Ventures Invests in Xccelerate Winner Gable
CommBank’s venture scaling arm, x15Ventures, has made a strategic investment in Gable, a Seattle-based data management startup that emerged victorious in the latest ...
Egypt
Egypt Expands Orange Corners Program to Boost Startups in Seven Governorates
Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, has announced the expansion of the Orange Corners program, extending its support ...
Africa
African Startups Secure $289M in January 2025, Signaling Strong Investor Confidence
The African startup ecosystem kicked off 2025 on a high note, with 40 startups raising a total of $289 million in deals worth ...
Fintech
Global: LemFi Expands European Footprint with Acquisition of Irish Currency Exchange Bureau Buttercrane
LemFi, a leading financial technology company specializing in global accounts, money transfers, and currency conversion for immigrants, has secured regulatory approval from the ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Stanbic IBTC to Bolster Zest Payments with ₦4 Billion Investment for Fintech Expansion
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a subsidiary of Standard Bank Group, is set to inject ₦4 billion ($2.48 million) into its fintech arm, Zest ...
Africa
Africa: Visa Unveils Fourth Africa Fintech Accelerator to Empower Startups
Visa has announced the launch of the fourth edition of its Africa Fintech Accelerator, a three-month initiative aimed at empowering startups through mentorship, ...
Global
Global: NatWest Launches Growth Program to Support UK FinTech Startups
NatWest, one of the UK’s leading banks, has unveiled the FinTech Growth Program, a strategic initiative aimed at empowering early-stage FinTech startups. Announced ...