The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has opened applications for the 2026 cycle of its develoPPP Ventures programme, making €100,000 in non-dilutive public capital available to qualifying startups across five African markets. The application window opened…
A Wits University spinout building AI-powered air quality systems has landed a significant funding boost, with South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) approving R11.7 million in support for its AI4Mines/AIrSynQ solution. AIrSynQ Systems has been quietly building something worth paying…
Kenya has a new short-form video platform. UrbanTok, owned by the Mzawadi Group, officially launched on April 30, 2026, at the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi. The platform is designed for video sharing and livestreaming, and its stated purpose is…
People are creating differently, communicating differently, and consuming media differently because of artificial intelligence. As these changes take hold, one question is becoming impossible to ignore: how do we ensure technology evolves without eroding human culture, creativity, and lived experience?…
2025 was a brutal year for African startups. Roughly 18 companies closed their doors, up from 12 in 2024, as the funding winter tightened its grip and the harsh realities of doing business in challenging markets became impossible to ignore.…
The launch of a startup usually comes with excitement, bold vision, and the hope of building something that truly makes an impact. The early stage, however, usually introduces unexpected challenges as founders discover that a great idea alone does not…
There’s something personal about wanting to learn your grandmother’s language, connect with your roots, or simply communicate in the language spoken around you every day. For too long, African language learners have been stuck with scraps: poorly designed courses created…
Most people open a browser and jump straight into their day: checking email, searching random questions, reading news, or scrolling social feeds. The tool doing all that heavy lifting is often Chrome by default, partly because it comes preinstalled on…
Your car’s engine has thousands of moving metal parts grinding against each other at high speeds. Without proper lubrication, these parts would create so much friction and heat that your engine would seize up and die within minutes. Engine oil…
When people think about switching to an electric car, charging time is a top question every single time. It makes sense. Fueling at a station takes minutes, so learning a new rhythm takes a little adjustment. Charging time depends on…