Here are the startup stories and funding rounds that caught our eye over the last few days, which have been quite busy.

MEST is on the hunt for FinTech startups and other high-value tech companies that are currently active in one of Absa’s key markets ...

Venture funding into African startups witnessed a drastic decline in August 2025 as startups across the continent ...

The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025 is calling startup founders in fintech to participate in the challenge for a chance to win $50,000.

Africa’s Youth Take the Lead in Transforming Agriculture. Dakar Forum Highlights Innovation, Jobs, and Climate-Smart ...

Tokyo, Japan | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) concluded at the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Centre, Japan, on Aug. 22 with ...