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Applications are now open for the Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator Program 2026 (Cohort 6). The initiative is designed to support fintech startups across Africa

African entrepreneurs building solutions in the renewable energy sector now have an opportunity to join the RAISEAfrica 2026 accelerator programme

Nvidia continues to be a major investor in the AI ecosystem, committing more than $40 billion to equity investments in AI companies — and that’s just in these early months of 2026, according to CNBC.

Aliko Dangote is moving forward with plans to build an oil refinery in Kenya, which could change regional energy supply and become one of East Africa's greatest industrial projects.

At Lafarge Africa, we are looking for people driven to make a real impact. Whether you are starting your career through an internship or stepping into leadership, technical, or creative roles

The founder of AfriWallStreet, Igwe Nnanna Otu, has called for stronger support systems for African professionals, entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses, emphasizing the need for greater collaboration, visibility, and access to opportunities across the continent.

Paga, one of Africa’s oldest fintechs, has partnered with Sui, the blockchain network built by US-based Mysten Labs, as it pushes into crypto payments, stablecoin yields, and asset tokenisation.

After years of hints and preparation, the Uber-backed electric bike and scooter rental startup Lime has filed for an initial public offering.

KU Leuven is inviting applications for enthusiastic PhD and postdoctoral researchers to join the AQUACROP-EU project.

Kenyan startup PEMiG is a credit intelligence platform built specifically for African lenders, helping people with little or no formal credit history access loans.

A CIA assessment indicated that Iran would not suffer severe economic pressure from a US blockade of Iranian ports for about another four months, according to a US official

Nvidia CEO said that AI was an industrial-scale generator of jobs, not the harbinger of mass unemployment that “AI doomers” have often accused it of being.