https://www.afriwallstreet.com2026-10-14 21:48:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/africa-energy-entrepreneurship-awardUK-based clean energy firm Octopus Energy has opened applications for the second edition of its Africa Energy Entrepreneurship Award, which offers grant funding, mentorship and support to early-stage startups expanding clean power access across the continent.2026-10-14 21:43:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/endeavor-catalyst-closes-its-oversubscribed-fund-v-at-320-millionEndeavor Catalyst, the venture capital arm of global entrepreneur network Endeavor, has closed its oversubscribed Fund V at US$320 million, taking its total assets under management past US$850 million.2026-10-14 21:16:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/cascador-and-sterling-bank-announce-200-million-sme-credit-backstop-fundCascador and Sterling Bank have announced a $200 million SME Credit Backstop Fund, an independent platform designed to expand access to growth capital for debt-ready Nigerian SMEs.2026-10-14 21:00:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/verdant-capital-opens-new-office-in-nairobi-kenya-to-expand-east-africa-presenceVerdant Capital (www.Verdant-Cap.com) is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Nairobi, Kenya, marking an important step in the continued expansion of the firm’s presence and capabilities across East Africa.2026-10-14 20:31:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/emmanuel-senya-the-african-solo-founder-lowering-the-ai-barrier-for-smesEmmanuel Senya is a Ghanaian technology entrepreneur and the founder of Hipliz Technologies, the company behind Hipliz AI. He began exploring technology in 2020, while in SHS.2026-10-13 19:10:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/formula-1-will-return-to-africa-rwanda-secures-historic-10-year-deal-for-african-grand-prixFormula 1 is officially returning to Africa. In a landmark announcement today, F1 confirmed a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix from the early 2030s, marking the sport's first race on the continent since 1993.2026-10-13 14:25:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/fire-pump-room-specifications-components-and-key-installation-and-maintenance-requirementsA fire pump room refers to the space designated for the installation and operation of fire suppression pumps and related equipment, such as control panels, valves, and suction and discharge lines.2026-10-13 13:38:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/peter-obi-nigerians-must-not-be-abandoned-to-disaster-risksWe must acknowledge that millions of Nigerians confront not only natural hazards but also avoidable crises resulting from governance failures.2026-10-13 12:19:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/the-empty-truck-problem-why-south-africa-needs-to-make-every-kilometre-count“An empty return journey is one of the biggest inefficiencies a transporter can face,” says Chante Venter, CEO of Wise Move South Africa. “The vehicle still has to get home or move on to its next job, and those kilometres still cost money.”2026-10-13 11:10:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/rethinking-payroll-security-through-better-data-managementWorried about payroll security? Creating a single data source is your answer Cloud-native platforms make it easier to manage payroll data, stop fraud, and deter cybercrime2026-10-13 10:28:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/will-kenya-finally-deliver-equality-for-womenKenya’s record on women’s rights is currently under scrutiny as the CEDAW Committee reviews the country’s implementation of the Convention during the Committee’s 93rd session at the United Nations in Geneva2026-10-13 09:15:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/kholo-capital-provides-r275-million-us-17-million-mezzanine-debt-funding-to-dcc-holdingsKholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (“Kholo Capital”) today announced the provision of R275 million (US$17 million) in mezzanine debt funding to DCC Holdings Proprietary Limited (“DCC”), a leading South African information and communications technology (“ICT”) distributor2026-10-12 21:15:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/black-friday-ebike-savings-shopping-strategies-how-to-get-the-best-deal-in-2026Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to buy an electric bike. With manufacturers offering seasonal discounts, free accessories, and special bundles, shoppers can potentially save hundreds of dollars on high-quality ebikes.2026-10-12 19:28:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/verdant-capital-hybrid-fund-vchf-publishes-inaugural-annual-impact-reportThe findings provide an important baseline for tracking impact over time, combining investee-level data with insights from end customers on how access to finance is influencing their businesses and households2026-10-11 19:13:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/nigeria-s-fastdrive-ng-launches-low-commission-ride-hailing-marketplace-for-drivers-and-ridersDrivers complain about high commissions. Riders complain about expensive fares. Okechukwu Mathew and his team created a solution: Fastdrive NG!2026-10-11 18:06:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/cloudflare-acquires-deno-to-improve-workers-platform-and-self-hosting-modelCloudflare announced Friday that it’s acquiring Deno, the startup behind the programming runtime of the same name. According to Cloudflare’s Kenton Varda, Cloudflare will use this acquisition to improve its Workers programming model and platform2026-10-11 17:51:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/apple-to-bring-on-team-members-and-technology-from-huxeApple revealed in a regulatory filing that it has reached an agreement to bring on team members and technology from personalized audio startup Huxe, in what’s commonly known as a reverse acqui-hire deal.2026-10-10 19:16:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/abdoul-kader-hassane-hamadou-a-career-connecting-cybersecurity-digital-marketing-and-international-entrepreneurshipAbdoul Kader Hassane Hamadou is a Nigerien entrepreneur whose work connects music, digital marketing and services for creators. As the founder of Kasuwa Distro, his activities focus on music distribution, online visibility, monetisation and content protection2026-10-10 15:50:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/breitling-avenger-b01-chronograph-45-reviewBreitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 45 Review: The Tool Watch That does not Apologize Breitling's catalog has three distinct personalities. The Navitimer is the historian. The Premier is the diplomat. The Avenger is the one that shows up towards the meeting with grease under the fingernails.2026-10-10 15:40:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/replica-patek-philippe-watchesRevealed at the Grand Exhibition within Milan, the new Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 7007G-010-one associated with seven limited-edition models available to the Italian market-represents that all white stripe.2026-10-10 05:29:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/the-golden-age-of-american-innovation-summitOn Thursday, at the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit, President Trump awarded Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sergey Brin, and AMD’s Lisa Su the National Medal of Science, the nation’s top science prize.2026-10-10 05:13:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/kenyan-digital-bank-cloud9-secures-500-000-from-crypto-and-fintech-accelerator-allianceKenyan digital bank Cloud9, which enables cross-border payments and borderless banking for African consumers and businesses, has secured $500,000 investment from crypto and fintech accelerator Alliance, taking the startup’s total funding to date to US$1 million.2026-10-10 05:05:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/6-african-startups-selected-as-winners-of-the-2026-finca-ventures-prize-competitionSix African startups have been selected as winners of the 2026 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition, receiving a combined US$400,000 in catalytic funding to accelerate their impact in key resilience sectors.2026-10-10 04:56:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/lighthouse-capital-raising-a-50-million-private-equity-fundLighthouse Capital, an operator-led private equity firm, is in the process of raising a US$50 million private equity fund targeting high-growth mid-market businesses across South Africa and Kenya.2026-10-10 04:47:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/ethiopia-says-eritrea-launched-all-out-invasion-forced-to-defend-itselfEthiopia says an “all-out invasion” by Eritrean forces left it with no option but to defend itself, according to a letter to the UN shared with Reuters on Friday, as blasts continued near the border between the two countries.2026-10-10 04:35:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/us-imposes-sweeping-new-sanctions-on-the-international-criminal-courtSecretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions Friday, after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African prosecutor Navi Pillay, a former judge at the ICC and other international courts. Trump has coveted that prize for himself.2026-10-10 04:22:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/president-donald-trump-says-us-will-obtain-diesel-from-russia-in-stunning-reversalPresident Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of US pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the US midterm elections.2026-10-10 04:08:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/natural-personal-care-d2c-firm-nat-habit-is-raising-rs-1426-crore-15-million-in-a-fresh-roundThe board at Nat Habit is issuing 22.5 lakh Series C preference shares at an issue price of Rs 633.5 each to raise Rs 142.6 crore, according to its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC).2026-10-10 03:52:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/us-suspends-microsoft-adobe-and-major-tech-companies-from-green-card-program-for-skilled-foreign-workersThe Trump administration is suspending Microsoft, Adobe, and several other technology companies from a program that helps skilled foreign workers obtain permanent residency in the United States2026-10-10 03:39:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/nigerian-american-researcher-chinyere-ukeje-wins-the-300-000-grand-prize-in-nasa-s-deep-space-food-challengeWhen astronauts leave Earth’s orbit for Mars, chances are the food on their menu might very well carry the signature of Nigerian-American researcher Chinyere Ukeje.2026-10-09 06:03:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/us-proposes-70-000-fee-for-universities-enrolling-international-students-in-opt-programmeThe United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for universities seeking to enrol international students in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme2026-10-08 09:39:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/11-full-university-scholarships-for-african-studentsHere are 11 full university scholarships for African students currently accepting applications. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is such a great program that provides funding and all sorts of other opportunities.2026-10-07 21:17:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/south-african-startup-vambo-ai-launches-morena-open-15-billion-model-for-12-african-languagesSouth African startup Vambo AI has released MORENA, an open weight 1.5-billion-parameter language model trained from scratch for 12 African languages, as well as English and French.2026-10-07 18:51:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/insurers-can-no-longer-afford-to-price-property-risk-by-suburb-aloneInsurance underwriting has historically relied on data to understand and price risk. The difference today is the level of detail that insurers are able to bring into those decisions.2026-10-06 22:39:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/ndude-labs-leads-3-million-series-a-funding-round-for-us-wellness-startup-supermushIndia and US-based healthcare and wellness investment firm NDude Labs has led a $3 million Series A funding round in US-based functional wellness brand SuperMush.2026-10-06 22:18:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/egyptian-fintech-unicorn-mnt-halan-completes-3-securitisation-issuances-worth-egp-4-billionEgyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan has successfully completed three securitisation issuances with a combined value exceeding EGP4 billion (US$76.5 million) for its two subsidiaries, Halan Consumer Finance and Tasaheel for Finance.2026-10-06 22:08:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/paramount-completes-110-billion-warner-bros-discovery-acquisition-to-form-skydanceParamount announced on Tuesday that it has completed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to create a combined company called Skydance. The deal, which is one of the biggest mergers of all time2026-10-06 21:58:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/anthropic-expands-claude-for-startups-program-with-subsidized-ai-model-accessOn Tuesday, Anthropic announced an expansion of its Claude for Startups program, offering subsidized access to its AI models and a variety of other benefits to qualifying companies.2026-10-06 21:45:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/fashion-fables-runway-africa-2026Fashion Fables Runway Africa 2026 is the reimagined 2.0 edition of Fashion Fusion Africa. Elevated, expanded, and rooted deeper in heritage. At FFRA, every collection tells a story. Every fabric carries memory. Every model walks with purpose2026-10-06 18:54:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/staying-sharp-online-a-naija-guide-to-not-falling-for-internet-tricks​Scammers today are not only going after big companies. They know that the average person is easier to reach and easier to fool. Think about it: one person's BVN, one person's bank details, one person's WhatsApp account—that's money.2026-10-06 18:44:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/what-global-buyers-should-know-before-choosing-a-frozen-sweet-potato-fries-supplierChoosing the right Frozen Sweet Potato Fries Supplier requires careful evaluation of product quality, specifications, packaging, communication, and supply reliability.2026-10-05 19:26:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/ai-driven-job-cuts-could-leave-businesses-paying-twice-for-the-same-skillsSouth African businesses that measure the success of artificial intelligence primarily through a smaller payroll risk losing the people they need to make the technology work, according to Francois van der Merwe2026-10-05 19:07:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/nolton-africa-announces-a-call-for-consultantsNolton Africa is an institutional and capital advisory firm accelerating social impact across Africa. We are establishing a multi-sectoral Consultant pool2026-10-04 22:36:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/opec-keeps-oil-production-targets-unchanged-for-novemberOPEC+ agreed to keep oil production targets steady for November at a meeting on Sunday, the producer group said, in line with expectations that further output policy adjustments are unlikely until next year.2026-10-04 22:27:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/egypt-s-sisi-rejects-foreign-interference-in-african-affairs-calls-for-respect-of-sovereigntyEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Sunday that Egypt rejects “any external interference in the internal affairs of African countries,” calling for respect for states’ sovereignty and territorial integrity.2026-10-04 16:55:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/president-donald-trump-announces-the-formation-of-a-new-super-intelligence-forcePresident Donald Trump has announced the formation of a new Super Intelligence Force, which he said will be led by national intelligence director Jay Clayton and other members of his administration.2026-10-04 12:22:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/morocco-makes-history-fatima-ezzahra-el-mansouri-appointed-first-female-prime-ministerKing Mohammed VI appointed El Mansouri on Tuesday, September 29, after her liberal-centrist party came out on top in the September 23 parliamentary election, the royal palace said.2026-10-03 22:44:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/12-skills-that-will-make-you-stand-out-in-2027The job market is changing quickly. Degrees still matter, but employers are increasingly looking at what you can actually do, solve, communicate and improve.2026-10-03 17:16:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/data-enrichment-for-growing-businesses-what-it-fixes-and-why-it-isn-t-a-one-time-jobA study of more than 600 CRM users, cited in Spona's guide to what data enrichment is, found that 76% of organisations believe less than half of their customer data is accurate and complete.2026-10-03 10:48:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/fervo-energy-starts-selling-power-from-cape-station-geothermal-plant-ahead-of-scheduleGeothermal company Fervo Energy announced Thursday morning that it had started selling electricity from its Cape Station power plant to the grid on September 30, one day ahead of schedule.2026-10-03 10:25:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/satlyt-raises-8-million-to-run-ai-on-satellitesThe Kenyan American engineer previously worked in Google’s cloud computing business before a brief stint at SpaceX’s Starlink communications network in 2024. His experiences convinced him that there was untapped potential for computers in space.2026-10-03 06:11:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/nigerian-researcher-chika-onochie-wins-cad-100-000-grant-for-male-fertility-research-in-canadaA Nigerian pharmacist and doctoral researcher at McGill University, Chika Onochie, has won a major research award worth up to CAD $100,000 from Québec's Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) for his research work on new biomarkers to assess male fertility in Canada.2026-10-03 04:45:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/us-to-increase-fees-for-several-immigration-applications-from-october-16-2026The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase fees for several immigration applications from October 16, 2026, affecting asylum applicants, employment authorization requests, etc2026-10-02 23:42:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/investing-in-innovation-africa-announces-four-strategic-partnershipsInvesting in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative designed to help African health-tech startups scale and commercialise their offerings, announced four strategic partnerships between leading African health-tech innovators and global, regional, and private sector partners2026-10-02 23:32:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/latitude59-kenya-edition-early-stage-african-startups-invited-to-pitch-for-non-equity-funding-in-nairobiEarly-stage startups from Kenya and across Africa are invited to compete for non-equity funding, partner prizes, and the opportunity to pitch on the main stage of Latitude59 Kenya Edition in Nairobi this December.2026-10-02 23:23:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/south-africa-s-mission-mobile-secures-r500-million-301-million-funding-from-dn-invest-to-expand-mno-partnershipsSouth African mobile technology company Mission Mobile will receive up to ZAR500 million (US$30.1 million) in funding from investment holding company DN Invest (DNI) to help mobile network operators (MNOs) expand their customer base.2026-10-02 23:15:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/us-ukraine-reconstruction-fund-seals-first-critical-minerals-deal-in-70-million-project-packageThe joint US-Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund has sealed its first critical minerals deal alongside four other new projects, one of its top US officials told Reuters.2026-10-02 23:04:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/indian-luxury-watch-brand-bangalore-watch-company-secures-14-million-seed-roundIndian luxury watch brand Bangalore Watch Company (BWC) has raised $1.4 million in a seed round from a group of its customers, including family office principals and high-net-worth individuals from India and overseas.2026-10-02 22:07:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/escaping-granny-s-grasp-a-guide-to-surviving-the-most-unwelcoming-hostThere are games that invite you into fantastical worlds, showering you with epic quests and heroic triumphs. And then there are games that lock you in a dusty, creaking house with a mallet-wielding, septuagenarian terror. Granny falls firmly into the latter category,2026-10-02 21:59:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/the-reconciliation-trap-why-kenyan-businesses-are-failing-tax-validation-in-2026There's a quiet disaster unfolding across Kenyan finance departments right now. It started on 1st January 2026, when KRA quietly switched on a validation system that cross-checks every income tax return against three data sources: TIMS/eTIMS invoices, withholding tax records, and customs import data.2026-10-02 21:52:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/kenya-s-etims-rollout-is-creating-a-new-kind-of-compliance-debtKenya has spent years pushing businesses onto eTIMS. The logic was sound. Real-time invoice data means less underreporting, faster validation, and a cleaner tax base. On paper, it's the right move.2026-10-01 20:08:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/egyptian-startup-paymob-bags-35-million-in-a-pre-seed-c-funding-roundEgyptian startup Paymob, the leading payments infrastructure service provider in the MENA region, has secured US$35 million in a pre-Series C funding round to support its ongoing expansion across the region.2026-10-01 19:55:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/injini-and-mastercard-foundation-bring-5th-south-african-edtech-week-to-gauteng-for-first-timeAfrican ed-tech incubator and accelerator Injini will host the fifth edition of South African EdTech Week in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, with the event moving to Gauteng for the first time.2026-10-01 19:46:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/south-african-startup-exten-ai-launches-no-code-platform-that-builds-apps-from-plain-englishSouth African startup Exten AI has developed an AI-native platform that lets entrepreneurs with no coding skills build working software applications just by describing them in everyday language.2026-10-01 19:42:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/egyptian-startup-moneyhash-partners-saudi-fintech-geidea-to-widen-payment-access-in-menaEgyptian payment orchestration startup MoneyHash has partnered with Saudi fintech Geidea, giving businesses on its platform access to Geidea’s payment gateway across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.2026-10-01 13:43:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/what-new-content-comes-with-wow-forever-new-zones-raids-and-new-questsBlizzard has officially announced World of Warcraft: Forever - known to players as "WoW Classic Plus" - introducing a brand-new, long-term gameplay system for Classic players.2026-10-01 13:30:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/how-to-buy-fc-27-coins-on-iggm-safe-delivery-discount-codeSince the launch of EA Sports FC 27, Ultimate Team has remained the game's most popular core mode. FC 27 coins are an indispensable resource for building a powerful squad.2026-10-01 08:34:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/african-governments-must-shift-from-raw-exports-to-manufacturing-to-unlock-afcfta-afriwallstreetAfriWallStreet called on the African Union, Afreximbank, and national ministries of industry and trade to tie future trade concessions and incentives directly to manufacturing capacity, local content, and job creation targets.2026-10-01 07:55:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/edtech-startup-arivihan-secures-10-million-in-series-a-fundingBengaluru- based edtech startup Arivihan has secured $10 million in Series A funding from existing investors Accel and Prosus Ventures, along with an additional $200,000 from its existing GSF angel investors.2026-10-01 07:44:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/tony-elumelu-raises-seplat-energy-stake-to-2107-after-buying-6-million-shares-via-heirs-energiesNigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu has acquired an additional 6 million shares in Seplat Energy Plc through Heirs Energies Limited, taking the combined stake held by entities he controls to 21.07%.2026-10-01 07:30:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/the-2027-bmw-3-series-comes-in-both-gas-and-electric-versionsThe 2027 BMW 3 Series comes in both gas and electric versions, and the EV is $4,400 cheaper. The gas-powered M350 xDrive will set you back $65,900, while the electric i3 50 xDrive will cost $61,5002026-10-01 07:08:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/bag-ventures-closes-113-million-fund-to-back-early-stage-ai-startupsTwo Google alumni have closed an $11.3 million fund to back early-stage AI startups, betting that the era of enterprise AI experimentation is ending and that customers will increasingly pay only for products that prove their worth.2026-09-30 21:02:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/openai-in-talks-to-raise-30-billion-at-14-trillion-valuation-in-pre-ipo-roundOpenAI is in talks with investors to raise at least $30 billion in a pre-IPO funding round at a valuation of roughly $1.4 trillion, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.2026-09-30 20:41:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/dangote-picks-honeywell-for-16-billion-700-000-bpd-kenya-refinery-in-lamu-world-s-largest-single-train-refineryAliko Dangote has selected Honeywell Technologies to provide engineering services, licensing and equipment for a planned 700,000-barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in Kenya.2026-09-30 20:07:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/bharat-housing-network-raises-5-million-in-green-bonds-from-symbioticsBharat Housing Network (BHN), a secured credit network, has raised $5 million (around Rs 47 crore) in green bonds from Symbiotics. The bond is part of a $75 million green basket bond programme structured by Symbiotics2026-09-29 21:53:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/burkina-faso-inaugurates-first-ever-gold-refinery-in-push-for-resource-sovereigntyBurkina Faso has inaugurated its first-ever gold refinery, marking a major step in the military-led government's drive to process its mineral wealth locally and retain more value from its gold industry2026-09-29 20:57:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/he-lost-his-voice-to-cancer-now-his-voice-glasses-are-helping-others-speak-againKonrad Zieliński lost his voice to cancer years ago while he was a student at the University of Warsaw. People with his condition have traditionally relied on handheld speaking devices that sound flat and robotic, or on surgically implanted voice prostheses2026-09-29 20:51:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/apply-for-the-inaugural-twif-changemakers-competitionAfrican fintech startups have been invited to apply for the inaugural TWIF Changemakers competition, a new annual honour dedicated to recognising the individuals and institutions driving tangible, lasting impact in financial services.2026-09-29 20:25:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/nap-luxury-apartments-kubwa-where-abuja-s-comfort-meets-classNAP Luxury Apartments is a stylish and private shortlet accommodation located in Phase 4, Dantata Estate, Kubwa, Abuja. Ideal for weekend getaways, family holidays, business trips, or extended stays in Abuja2026-09-29 18:01:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/mckinsey-forward-learning-program-2026-for-young-africansThey drive bold progress. They grow their ambition. They transform their communities and themselves. At McKinsey.org, we’ve seen this time and again, ever since we launched our skill building programs – at no cost – so that nonprofits and individuals can achieve even more.2026-09-28 22:06:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/amd-agrees-to-acquire-world-labs-for-82-billionAMD announced on Monday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire World Labs, a San Francisco-based AI lab developing a world model, which can be used to simulate 3D environments.2026-09-28 21:55:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/nvidia-announces-the-open-agent-safety-platformNvidia is rolling out a new software platform to allow AI developers to set safeguards for agents and prevent them from breaking out of containment.2026-09-28 21:40:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/spacex-s-starship-rocket-reaches-earth-orbit-for-the-first-timeThe company’s mega-rocket launched into space from South Texas early Monday morning and the take off ticked all the early checkboxes for a successful launch. But shortly after the upper stage of the spacecraft separated, it lost one of its six Raptor engines.2026-09-28 19:34:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/downloadchow-introduces-parcel-delivery-you-can-now-send-parcels-with-downloadchowDownloadChow is expanding beyond food delivery. Users can now send parcels, documents, gifts, and other items to friends, family, customers, and businesses directly through the DownloadChow app.2026-09-27 18:49:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/the-maleka-excellence-scholarship-for-aquaculture-students-mesasKnown as the Maleka Excellence Scholarship for Aquaculture Students (MESAS), the initiative is the result of collaboration between UESD’s Department of Water Resources and Aquaculture Management and Maleka Farms Limited.2026-09-27 18:35:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/uesd-to-send-first-12-postgraduate-students-to-germany-for-6-month-exchange-programmeThe University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, Eastern Region is set to send its first cohort of 12 MPhil and MSc students in Environmental Restoration Studies to the Technical University of Freiberg (TUBAF), Germany2026-09-27 15:16:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/the-moola-motlomelo-muslim-hands-scholarship-2026HyperionDev has announced the Moola Motlomelo & Muslim Hands Scholarship 2026, offering 20 young people full tuition funding, mentorship and career support, with applications open from 21 September to 9 October 2026.2026-09-27 15:05:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/the-one-campaign-launches-one-academyThe ONE Campaign has launched ONE Academy, a new pan-African learning and action platform designed to equip young Africans with the practical skills, networks and opportunities to advocate effectively and influence the decisions shaping their communities2026-09-27 13:21:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/meet-the-founder-building-a-pan-african-sports-media-platform-uchechukwu-onwughalu-of-blaqsportHow Uchechukwu Onwughalu is building Blaqsport to amplify African sports stories and connect the continent’s sporting ecosystem to a global audience2026-09-27 10:57:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/afriwallstreet-partners-with-blaqsport-to-realize-the-african-sports-narrativeBlaqSport is a Pan-African multimedia sports platform and podcast network dedicated to presenting and representing African sports to a global audience through quality journalism, audio storytelling, and fan engagement.2026-09-26 21:15:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/grants-and-opportunities-available-for-africans-in-2026Are you looking for opportunities in Africa? Here are 29 currently open grants and Opportunities Available for Africans in 2026. Apply now.2026-09-26 14:01:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/50-free-educational-resources-you-can-give-your-child50 Free Educational Resources You Can Give Your Child Without Paying Course Fees. The world's best children's education is available for free. It's just that no one announces it.2026-09-26 05:07:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/dar-ventures-partners-with-plug-and-play-to-expand-its-startup-programmeDar Ventures, the venture capital arm of design and engineering firm Dar, has partnered with Plug and Play, a global open innovation and early-stage venture platform, to expand its startup programme for technology companies2026-09-26 04:47:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/saudi-arabia-oil-exports-surge-this-month-despite-iran-backed-militant-clashes-kplerSaudi Arabia’s crude oil exports have surged this month despite a sharp escalation in fighting with Iran-backed militants, according to data from the trade intelligence firm Kpler.2026-09-26 04:34:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/iran-says-no-flexibility-on-nuclear-program-despite-strait-of-hormuz-offerIran will show no flexibility over its nuclear program even if the United States accepts its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which calls for steps including the lifting of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports2026-09-26 04:28:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/colombia-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-iranColombia said on Thursday it had cut diplomatic ties with Iran, the latest Washington ally in Latin America to sever links with the US arch-foe.2026-09-26 04:18:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/british-neocloud-nscale-secures-336-billion-financing-ahead-of-its-ipoNscale, which filed its IPO paperwork last week, is expected to be valued at $35 billion on the NYSE, Financial Times reported, and is seeking to raise $3 billion in the offering, according to Bloomberg.2026-09-26 03:39:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/20-scholarships-currently-open-in-europe-for-applicationsIf you are looking for opportunities to study in Europe, here are 20 scholarships currently open for applications. Some are fully funded, while others provide partial funding2026-09-24 22:05:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/kenya-s-sunculture-closes-10-million-securitization-to-scale-solar-irrigationSunCulture, a Kenyan provider of solar-powered irrigation systems, has closed a $10 million securitisation of receivables linked to its productive-use solar assets, in a transaction that its partners say could establish a replicable model for financing distributed energy in Africa.2026-09-24 21:50:00https://www.afriwallstreet.com/news/shinyhunters-claims-massive-fbi-data-breach-thousands-of-agents-and-applicants-exposedShinyHunters, a prolific cybercriminal group known for large-scale data theft and extortion, says it has breached the FBI and stolen data on thousands of agents and applicants.