Fintech has become the new craze Here’s how people are cashing in Nowadays, saying “I’m building a fintech” is almost a standard introduction in Lagos. Every entrepreneur aims to create a payments app. Every venture capitalist wants a piece of the next Flutterwave. Every pitch
According to CNBC and Statista, ten fintech companies from Africa have been recognized as part of the top 300 Fintechs worldwide in 2025, showcasing the continent’s increasing impact on global financial innovation, even amidst a decrease in worldwide investment. The list covers seven categories, which
Approximately 65% of Africa’s cultivable land is unable to support effective food production due to degradation. This situation affects at least 485 million people (65%) across the continent, resulting in an economic loss of nine billion dollars annually. The human cost, which includes lost jobs
In June 2025, funding for African startups experienced a significant increase, with $365 million raised, marking the highest total for a single month in almost a year, as reported by Africa: The Big Deal. This strong performance in June contributed to a total of $1.35
Quality, whether in business or education, is the most crucial attribute that adds value to a product or service for the recipient. It also serves as the means through which business and educational providers set themselves apart from their rivals. By implementing relevant strategies, educational
Alex Musyoka, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of VIEBEG (centre), is discussing with a customer the significance of being a data-driven healthcare provider. Drug shortages and the lack of medical equipment in Rwandan health facilities are becoming less common, thanks to an innovation that is
A New Era for African Education: Bildup AI Introduces the Future of Learning Africa is on the brink of an educational transformation—one that could significantly impact the continent’s future for generations. With the initiation of Bildup AI’s “AI in Every Classroom” programme, Nigeria is spearheading
According to The Financial Times’ annual list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, PalmPay has become the continent’s quickest-growing fintech. Established in Lagos in 2017, this digital finance platform reported a revenue of $63.9 million in 2023 and has increased its workforce to over 1,000 employees.
For the first time in five years, African players can now take part in the $1 million Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) World Championship. Carry1st announced to Techpoint Africa that its official tournament, the Carry1st Africa Cup, has been officially recognised by Activision as a
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Educare, Alex Onyia, set to lead a class action lawsuit against Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), seeking complete transparency regarding the UTME marking sheet and the scoring details of students for the just concluded UTME exercise. Following his