Egyptian Founder’s PlayAI Startup Joins Meta’s AI Ambitions
Meta has acquired PlayAI, a California-based voice technology startup co-founded by Egyptian engineer Mahmoud Felfel, in a move that adds more depth t...
28 September 2025
Egypt’s Nawy Secures Majority Ownership of UAE-Based SmartCrowd
Egypt’s proptech leader Nawy has taken a majority stake in UAE-based SmartCrowd, marking its first foray into the Gulf real estate market....
28 September 2025
Stitch Completes Efficacy Acquisition, Receives DCSP Nod to Provide Card Acquiring Services
South Africa-based payments infrastructure company Stitch has announced acquisition of Efficacy Payments, its second major strategic acquisition, enab...
28 September 2025
Intron’s Africa-Focused Voice AI Unveils Sahara Models to Advance Justice, Healthcare, and Customer Service
Intron, a cutting-edge Africa-centric voice technology platform, is accelerating the delivery of justice, patient care, and customer experiences acros...
28 September 2025
SA’s Momint Bows Out After Early Momentum Fades in a Tough Web3 Climate
South African crypto startup Momint, once a front-runner in local NFT and tokenized asset innovation, has announced it is winding down operations....
28 September 2025
Bamboo Debuts in South Africa, Offers Affordable Access to U.S. Stock Market
Bamboo, the innovative investment platform empowering Africans to build wealth through global markets, recently launched in South Africa....
28 September 2025
10 African Startups Join Qualcomm's 2025 'Make in Africa' Mentorship Programme
Qualcomm has announced the ten startups selected for its 2025 ‘Qualcomm Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Programme....
28 September 2025
Moniepoint Secures Approval to Acquire Majority Stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved Moniepoint Inc.’s bid to acquire a 78% controlling interest in Sumac Microfinance Bank, settin...
28 September 2025
Nigeria's Zeeh Africa Selected for VivaTech 2025 Innovation of the Year Award
In a notable achievement for the African tech ecosystem, Nigeria’s Zeeh Africa has been recognized as one of the top 30 startups at VivaTech 2025’...
28 September 2025