Africa: Yassir Acquires Kawarizmi to Build Retail Media and Adtech Platform

Yassir has acquired Kawarizmi as it expands into advertising and retail media across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Read more »

Africa: Dangote Refinery Sells Fuel Across Africa After Reaching Full Capacity

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has begun exporting fuel across Africa after reaching full production capacity, marking a shift in regional fuel supply dynamics. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Ivorian Rubber Maker Saph Posts Record $44m Net Profit in 2025

Societe Africaine de Plantations d'Heveas (SAPH), Ivory Coast's largest natural rubber producer, posted a net profit of 24.97 billion XOF ($43.8 million) for the year ended… Read more »

Africa: Nsia Group Creates Financial Holding to Centralize Banking Operations

NSIA Group is restructuring its financial services business with the creation of NSIA Holding Financière, a new entity designed to centralize its banking and financial… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Launches Idice Startup Bridge With $100,000 Ticket Size

Nigeria's federal government launched the iDICE Startup Bridge, a new program that offers grants and equity investment for early stage startups. The initiative will provide grants… Read more »

Africa: Njiapay Gets $2.1m to Expand Payment Orchestration Platform in Africa

NjiaPay has raised $2.1 million in seed funding to expand its payment orchestration platform across Africa, which was led by Newion. The company said the capital will be used to… Read more »

Africa: Roam Launches Connected Vehicle Platform for Electric Fleets in Africa

Roam has launched a digital platform that connects electric vehicles to a centralized monitoring system designed for fleet operators across Africa. Read more »

Ethiopia: Gebeya Partners M-Pesa Ethiopia to Launch Ai Tools Subscription

Ethiopian AI platform Gebeya has partnered with M-Pesa Ethiopia to launch a new subscription product that gives users access to artificial intelligence creation tools through… Read more »

Africa: Weego Raises $1.1m to Expand Mobility Platform Across Africa

Weego, a Moroccan-Senegalese mobility startup, raised $1.1 million in a funding round led by Azur Innovation Fund to expand its transport platform across Africa. Read more »

Africa: Multichoice to Shut Down Showmax Streaming Service After 11 Years

MultiChoice Group said it will shut down its streaming platform Showmax after 11 years of operation as the company reviews its digital strategy. Read more »

Kenya: Nedbank Secures Waiver to Pursue 66 Percent Stake in Kenya's NCBA

Nedbank Group has received a regulatory waiver in Kenya that allows it to proceed with its plan to acquire about 66% of NCBA Group without launching a full takeover. Read more »

Nigeria: Chowdeck Partners Mycovergenius On Accident Insurance for Riders

Chowdeck has launched a personal accident insurance scheme covering more than 20,000 riders on its platform through a partnership with Nigerian insurer MyCoverGenius. Read more »

South Africa: Standard Bank Signs Four-Year Deal to Sponsor Bafana Bafana

Standard Bank confirmed it has signed a four-year sponsorship agreement with the South African Football Association, backing Bafana Bafana and all national football teams ahead of… Read more »

Africa: Nedbank Earnings Rise 2 Percent After Ecobank Exit and Transnet Settlement

Nedbank Group reported a 2% increase in headline earnings to R17.2 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, as it completed the sale of its Ecobank stake and settled a dispute… Read more »

Africa: GSMA Secures Oem Backing for $40 4g Smartphone Rollout in Africa

The GSMA has secured commitments from 18 smartphone manufacturers to support the rollout of a $40 4G smartphone aimed at reducing Africa's mobile internet usage gap. Read more »

Africa: Google Opens Applications for Africa-Focused Ai Accelerator

Growth-stage startups across the continent can now apply for Google Accelerator Africa 10, a three-month hybrid program targeting companies building AI-driven solutions. Read more »

Morocco: Moroccan Startup Colis Opens First European Agency in Brussels

Moroccan cross-border logistics startup Colis has opened its first international agency in Brussels, marking its entry into the European market. Read more »

Egypt: Egypt's Moneyhash Partners With Wayl to Expand Into Iraq

Egypt-based MoneyHash has entered the Iraqi market through a new partnership with Wayl, a local payment solutions provider and merchant of record. Read more »

South Africa: PE Fund Harith Moves to Buy South African Airline Flysafair

Harith General Partners plans to acquire FlySafair, South Africa's largest domestic airline, as the private equity firm expands its transport investments across the continent. Read more »

Nigeria: Paypal Returns to Nigeria Through Paga After Two Decades

PayPal is partnering with Nigerian fintech Paga to allow Nigerians receive international payments, settle funds in naira, and access PayPal's global network after nearly 20 years… Read more »

Kenya: Mamy Eyewear Wins Backing From Japan's Ikemori Venture Support

Kenyan optical retail startup Mamy Eyewear has secured strategic investment from Japan-based family office Ikemori Venture Support as it looks to expand its footprint across East… Read more »

Ghana: First Atlantic Bank Debuts On Ghana Exchange After Oversubscribed IPO

First Atlantic Bank PLC began trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange on December 19, 2025, marking a rare new listing on the exchange's main market following a largely oversubscribed… Read more »

East Africa: Diageo Agrees to Sell East African Breweries Stake to Asahi

Diageo has agreed to sell its entire 65% stake in East African Breweries plc to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings, marking a major ownership shift in one of Africa's largest beverage… Read more »

Rwanda: Kayko Raises $1.2m to Expand SME Finance Access in Rwanda

Rwandan fintech startup Kayko has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to expand its data-driven platform for small and medium-sized businesses. Read more »

Nigeria: Flutterwave Acquires Mono in Deal Reportedly Valued Up to $40m

Flutterwave has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the deal. Read more »