Three Francophone African startups have been crowned winners of the latest Orange Summer Challenge, a program that helps young entrepreneurs transform their ideas into impactful businesses. The 2025 edition featured 282 participants from 14 countries, with the top three startups focusing on sustainability, healthcare, and environmental innovation.
Summit Africa has officially launched its Summit Private Equity Fund II (SPEF II) with a $20 million anchor investment from British International Investment (BII). Focused on financial services, ICT, and food security, the fund seeks to drive economic transformation and inclusion across Southern Africa. With plans to raise additional capital, SPEF II supports South Africa’s broader investment and development goals
Nigerian naira strengthens against the dollar, investors wonder if the rally will last. With inflation adjustments, monetary policy shifts, and FX market dynamics in play, the currency faces a crucial test in the coming weeks.
MANSA secures $10 million in funding to address cross-border liquidity challenges, leveraging stablecoins for faster and cost-effective payments. With rapid growth and strategic backing from Tether, MANSA aims to expand into Latin America and Southeast Asia, revolutionizing global payment infrastructure.
Microsoft has launched a $1 million AI training initiative in Nigeria, targeting one million participants over two years. While the program aims to boost digital skills, questions remain about its feasibility and impact. Read more about Microsoft's vision for AI in Africa.
Johnvents Group secures $40.5M from BII to boost Nigeria’s cocoa industry, enhance processing, and support sustainability. Learn how this investment will transform local farming and global competitiveness.
Oui Capital’s early $150,000 investment in Moniepoint turned into a 53x return, fueled by strong leadership and rapid business growth. Here’s how the firm turned conviction into one of Africa’s standout venture capital success stories.
VivaTech’s AfricaTech Awards are back for their fourth edition! Designed to spotlight African startups in green tech, e-health, and e-commerce/fintech, the awards offer valuable networking and mentorship opportunities.
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a significant drop in Nigeria’s inflation rate to 24.48% in January 2025, driven by food, transport, and accommodation costs. NBS also announced new indices to inform policymakers.
Haldane McCall PLC has announced a remarkable financial performance for 2024, with pre-tax profit soaring to N1.01 billion—a 168.44% increase from the previous year. Revenue also grew by 109.50%, reaching N3.6 billion, driven by strong land and building sales. Explore the full breakdown of their financial highlights, including asset growth and operational insights, in this detailed report.