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Africa's Startup Ecosystem on the Rise: Kenya, Cape Verde Shine in Global 2025 Rankings

Africa's Startup Ecosystem on the Rise: Kenya, Cape Verde Shine in Global 2025 Rankings

The StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 reveals dynamic shifts in Africa’s innovation landscape. While global growth averaged 21%, Africa’s standout performers defied continental headwind...

Africa Innovation

Jun 4, 2025

SIW 2025 Officially Launches in Antananarivo

SIW 2025 Officially Launches in Antananarivo

This Monday, June 2, the highlights of the 8th Industrialization Week of the SADC (SIW) were presented to the press in the presence of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industrializatio...

Africa Business Entrepreneurship

Jun 4, 2025

Antananarivo to Host 8th SADC Industrialization Week: Charting Africa’s Sustainable Industrial Future

Antananarivo to Host 8th SADC Industrialization Week: Charting Africa’s Sustainable Industrial Future

From July 28 to August 1, 2025, Antananarivo becomes the epicenter of Southern Africa’s economic future as it hosts the 8th SADC Industrialization Week (SIW) . Under the theme " Advancing industrializ...

Africa Economy

Jun 3, 2025

Egypt Reclaims Top Spot in MENA Startup Funding with $75M Boost in May 2025

Egypt Reclaims Top Spot in MENA Startup Funding with $75M Boost in May 2025

The MENA startup ecosystem continued its upward momentum in May, raising a total of $289 million across 44 deals , signaling a 25% jump from April and a modest 2% increase year-on-year. At the forefro...

Africa Economy Innovation

Jun 3, 2025

Swedfund Backs African Climate Innovation with $10 Million Commitment to Novastar Fund

Swedfund Backs African Climate Innovation with $10 Million Commitment to Novastar Fund

In a significant move to bolster Africa's climate resilience and sustainable development, Swedfund , the Swedish development finance institution, has announced a $10 million equity investment into the...

Africa Climate

May 31, 2025

Burkina Faso Enters the EV Era with Homegrown Innovation

Burkina Faso Enters the EV Era with Homegrown Innovation

In a bold leap toward technological self-sufficiency and climate-smart innovation, Burkina Faso has introduced its first domestically developed electric vehicle (EV), proudly named ITAOUA . This miles...

Africa Economy

May 30, 2025

Massive African Domestic Resource Potential Remains Untapped!

Massive African Domestic Resource Potential Remains Untapped!

The new 2025 African Economic Outlook provides a comprehensive roadmap for unlocking Africa’s transformation potential through better mobilization and utilization of domestic capital resources. The re...

Africa Economy Growth Innovation

May 29, 2025

African Union Unveils Groundbreaking Plan for Continent-Wide Electricity Market – Here’s What You Need to Know

African Union Unveils Groundbreaking Plan for Continent-Wide Electricity Market – Here’s What You Need to Know

The African Union (AU) has released a landmark report detailing its ambitious plan for the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) , a revolutionary initiative that could transform energy access for...

Africa Economy Renewable Energy Sustainability

May 26, 2025

Africa’s Tech Renaissance: How Innovation is Solving Local Challenges and Shaping Global Futures

Africa’s Tech Renaissance: How Innovation is Solving Local Challenges and Shaping Global Futures

Africa’s tech landscape is no longer a hidden gem; it’s a roaring engine of innovation. From AI-driven healthcare to smart cities and drone-powered farms, the continent is rewriting its narrative as a...

Innovation News Technology

May 26, 2025

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