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Listen to this article Tokyo is redefining its engagement with Africa, transitioning from traditional aid-based approaches to strategic venture capital (VC) investments focused on long-term partnerships, innovation and capacity building. Several Japanese private companies are making Japan’s presence felt in Africa’s VC landscape, particularly in high-growth sectors such as fintech, climate tech and mobility. Growing demand for innovative, technology-driven solutions in Africa has drawn increasing interest from international investors. VC funding in Africa rose from over US$2 billion in 2019 to a peak of US$5.2 billion in 2022. Though investment declined to around US$3.6 billion in 2023, the continent’s start-up…

Tisya Mukuna Interview with Tisya MukunaCO-FOUNDER, LA BOÎTE KINOISE Lives in: Democratic Republic of Congo Tisya Mukuna is the co-founder of La Boîte Kinoise, a coffee company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). She is also among the top 10 finalists in the 2024 Africa’s Business Heroes competition. By overseeing the entire value chain – from farming and packaging to retail – her company is reshaping how Congolese coffee is grown, valued and consumed. In this interview, she discusses her business journey. You grew up in France before returning to Kinshasa in 2018. Your return sparked a bold idea:…

Africa’s commercial airplane fleet will more than double to 1,680 over the next two decades to accomodate a rise in air travel across the continent, according to predictions by US aerospace manufacturing giant Boeing.The firm’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook predicts that passenger air traffic on the continent will average 6% annual growth through 2044 – compared to a global increase of 3.1% –  “driven by a young population, growing middle class, rapid urbanisation and airport and connectivity investments.” Low-cost airlines to capitalise on more routesOf Africa’s expanded fleet, 1,205 are expected to be new aircraft deliveries – comprising 856 single-aisle jets,…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors selloff, reverse week of gains; BTC at $85,700 Tether founder Paolo defends against insolvency concerns (again) China’s central bank confirms crypto’s illegal status, signals crackdown Saylor teases green dots for first time, raising speculation around BTC selling Hyperliquid token unlocks begin, 1.75M distributed across team 📈 📉 Crypto Recovers, Then ReversesWhale accumulation and ETF inflows had paused the Bitcoin selloff. At least temporarily.But a Sunday…

Gigmile, a company building Africa’s fastest-growing mobility financing platform for gig workers, announced the release of its 2025 Impact Report, a comprehensive look at the company’s economic, social, and sustainability achievements across Nigeria and Ghana. The release comes alongside the recent close of its Seed round in Q3 2025, led by a follow-on investment from ENZA Capital, with participation from Seedstars International Ventures and Norrsken Africa Fund. Founded in 2022 by former Jumia Country Managers, Kayode Adeyinka and Samuel Esiri, Gigmile has, in just four years, transformed from a bold experiment into a platform now unlocking essential mobility assets for…

TL;DR AYANEO has announced that shipments of the Pocket AIR Mini have been delayed due to an issue with Indiegogo. New platform policy requirements mean the company can’t collect addresses until well after the campaign finishes. Indiegogo pre-orders are expected to start shipping on December 10, with all orders shipped within 10 days. If you want to be one of the first people to get your hands on the latest gaming handhelds, you almost always have to take a slight risk by pre-ordering them from crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo. The risk of losing your money is very low with established…

By Standard BankStandard Bank acted as exclusive financial adviser to Cennergi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exxaro Resources, in its strategic acquisition of 54.9% of the 138MW Gouda Wind Farm, 54.9% of the 75MW Sishen Solar Plant, and 80% of the operations and maintenance company servicing both assets, from ACCIONA Energía.The transaction, valued at between R1.7 billion (about $99.5 million) and R1.8 billion (about $105.4 million), increases Cennergi’s net operating capacity by 117 MW, from 200 MW to approximately 317 MW, representing a material expansion of its operational base. When combined with 180 MW of projects currently under construction, Cennergi’s total capacity…

Luxury Lifestyle Awards has honored Wavemark Properties with the win of Best Luxury Residential Development for The Caspian in Kenya. This striking project is redefining premium living on the East African coast. With over 70% of construction completed and an anticipated completion date of September 2025, this residential development in Nyali has captured attention for all the right reasons. From concept to execution, Wavemark Properties is making waves in Kenya’s real estate sector by fusing coastal charm with the practicality modern buyer’s demand. The Caspian is not just a development—it’s a bold statement of design ingenuity, smart living, and lifestyle-conscious…

Experts at Africa Startup Festival have positioned that for African startups to scale sustainably, storytelling and trust must become core building blocks and not afterthoughts. During a panel session, the ecosystem leaders, speakers emphasised how narrative, transparency, and close-knit collaboration can make or break early-stage companies. While speaking about storytelling as a growth engine, Chidi Iwuchukwu, Executive Director at Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria, highlighted how compelling narratives drive early investor confidence. Read also: Equity surge lifts African Startup funding to $442m in October He cited the evolution of CBOX, now Octavia, where he explained how the company’s simple value proposition grew…

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