Kenya’s AI Agritech Boom Cuts Smallholder Losses by 30%—But Scale Remains a Challenge
AI agritech Kenya adoption is accelerating in 2025, with platforms like Apollo Agriculture and UjuziKilimo using satellite data and machine learning to boost yields—but high costs and fragmented landholdings limit nationwide impact. Kenya now hosts over 42 active agritech startups leveraging artificial intelligence, making it Africa’s leading hub for digital agriculture innovation. By October 2025, these tools are delivering measurable...
Namibia Launches First Green Hydrogen Exports to Germany as $10B Pipeline Takes Shape
Namibia green hydrogen exports began in October 2025 with the first shipment to Germany, marking Africa’s entry into the clean fuel race—backed by $10 billion in global investment and a planned trans-Kalahari pipeline. On October 10, 2025, the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy consortium loaded the first 20-ton cargo of green ammonia (derived from hydrogen) at Walvis Bay Port, bound for Germany’s...
DRC and Zimbabwe Lead Africa’s Critical Minerals Boom as EU, U.S., and China Race for Supply
Critical minerals Africa production is surging in 2025, with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe emerging as global linchpins in the race for cobalt, lithium, and graphite—triggering a new wave of strategic investment, local content mandates, and geopolitical competition. As the global clean energy transition accelerates, Central and Southern Africa have become the epicenter of a 21st-century resource race....
Africa Digital Productivity Hinges on Trust, Governance, and Inclusive AI—Elumelu Tells World Bank
Tony Elumelu, Founder and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has issued a clarion call for Africa to harness its vast domestic capital potential by building trust, strengthening governance, and ensuring that artificial intelligence serves as a force for inclusion rather than inequality. Speaking at a high-level panel on “Boosting Productivity Growth in the Digital Age” during the 2025 Annual Meetings...
REasy Pre-Seed Funding Secures $1.8M to Power West African Trade Expansion
Cameroon-based trade finance platform REasy has raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding, marking a pivotal step in its mission to transform cross-border trade for African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The capital will be used to accelerate expansion across West Africa, scale customer acquisition, strengthen technology infrastructure, and secure regulatory licenses in new markets—fueling the next phase of growth...
Canal+ Acquisition of MultiChoice Nears Completion as Delisting Looms
The Canal+ acquisition of MultiChoice has entered its final phase, with the French pay-TV giant securing a 94.39% stake in the South African entertainment group following the closure of its mandatory offer to minority shareholders. According to a statement from Canal+, the offer was accepted by over 90% of remaining shareholders, paving the way for the compulsory acquisition—commonly known...
Moniepoint UK Expansion Secures FCA Licence via Bancom Acquisition Amid $2.7M Pre-Revenue Losses
Nigerian fintech unicorn Moniepoint has cemented its entry into Europe through the acquisition of Bancom Europe Ltd, a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-regulated e-money institution, marking a pivotal step in its Moniepoint UK expansion strategy. According to the company’s latest financial filings, the deal—finalized in July 2025—was executed via Moniepoint GB Ltd, a UK subsidiary established specifically for the transaction....
African Trade Growth 2025 Surges on Strong Import Demand, WTO Reports
Africa is poised for stronger-than-expected economic momentum in 2025, as new data from the World Trade Organization (WTO) reveals a significant upward revision in its trade outlook. In its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, the WTO now projects African trade growth 2025 to outpace earlier forecasts, with merchandise exports expected to rise by 5.3% and imports surging...
African Tech Fundraising 2025: A Window of Opportunity Amid Rising VC Activity
Founders navigating the capital landscape in Africa are entering a pivotal moment: African tech fundraising 2025 is gaining momentum, driven by fresh fund closures, growing dry powder, and renewed investor confidence after a cautious 2024. With over $2 billion already raised by startups across the continent this year, the stage is set for a surge in deal activity—particularly in...
Growwr AI Hiring Platform Tackles Bias in Global Remote Work
The Growwr AI hiring platform was born from a personal crisis of exclusion. For Obinna Umeh, repeated rejections on Upwork—not due to skill, but because he was based in Nigeria—revealed a deep flaw in how global businesses hire remote talent. After losing 17 freelance contracts and being blocked from a $50,000 deal over U.S.-only payment requirements, Umeh realized the...
