The African continent is experiencing robust economic momentum, as evidenced by the recent economic growth projections released by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), which indicate highly favorable outcomes. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 🇿🇦🌍: 🥇 South Sudan 🇸🇸 a staggering +34.4% (this might refer to a specific, perhaps historical, rebound in oil production that may not be sustainable due to severe economic and humanitarian challenges)🥈 Senegal 🇸🇳 +8.6% fueled by the start of Oil & Gas production, significant infrastructure development, and continued strength in sectors like agriculture 🥉 Uganda 🇺🇬 +7.2% thanks to anticipated…
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This is a call for young African entrepreneurs and innovators (age 18-35) who have launched businesses in Africa’s agrifood sector, to remember that the 7th Annual GoGettaz Africa Agripreneur Prize competition is ongoing, but with an application deadline on 10 June, 2025. Apply here! This year’s LIVE pitch competition for the Top-12 finalists will be held at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) to be hosted in Senegal August 31 – September 05 (details here). Most of you know I am one of the co-founders of the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize and I understand from our prize management team that many…
Team ITANA (L-R): Nkechi Oguchi (Chief Community & Marketing Officer), Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (Co-Founder), Luqman Edu (Co-Founder) Nkechi Oguchi is Chief Community & Marketing Officer at Itana who asserts that direct experience is essential to truly understand Nigeria’s and Africa’s nuanced reality, which includes significant progress and a vibrant tech scene often overlooked by external narratives – and that Itana serves as a direct access point to this dynamic growth. You can’t really understand Nigeria or Africa just by watching the news or hearing what others say.There’s so much more to see and feel when you take the bold step to…
(L-R): AwaDoc co-Founders – Chinonso Egemba and Jesse Benedict LAGOS, NIGERIA – AwaDoc, the innovative healthtech startup co-founded by popular Nigerian health influencer Chinonso Egemba (famously known as “Aproko Doctor”) and Jessee Benedict, has officially gone live on WhatsApp, marking a significant leap in accessible healthcare for millions of users. This groundbreaking platform leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide immediate health guidance and seamlessly connect individuals to medical professionals, all within the familiar and widely used WhatsApp interface. AwaDoc is not a typical telemedicine app. Instead, it positions itself as a “first point of contact” for health inquiries, aiming to…
Bloomberg has released its first-ever list of African Startups to Watch — and it’s a major moment for the continent’s tech ecosystem. Featuring 25 companies that represent some of the smartest ideas with their founders from across the continent, here is the list: ANDA, Angola: ANDA Angola is a pioneering mobility technology company transforming urban transportation in Angola by formalising the motorcycle taxi (moto-taxi) sector. Founded by Sergio Tati Nührmann (CEO) and Joerg Nuehrmann (COO), ANDA offers a comprehensive platform that integrates asset financing, driver training, licensing, insurance, and GPS-enabled ride-hailing services. Through its ANDA Academy, the company provides rigorous…
Nathan Nwachukwu – Co-Founder & CEO, Terrahaptix In a significant win for homegrown innovation, Nigerian tech security firm Terrahaptix has clinched a $1.2 million contract to deploy advanced cybersecurity and surveillance systems across two of Nigeria’s strategic hydroelectric plants, edging out a competing bid from a leading Israeli technology firm. The installation phase is expected to begin in July, with full system deployment targeted for Q1 2026. Once completed, the two hydro plants will become some of the most digitally secure power facilities on the continent. The deal, secured through a competitive bidding process overseen by the Federal Ministry of…
🎥Tomi Davies According to renowned investor and ecosystem builder Tomi Davies: Founders say: “I can’t raise.”Investors say: “I can’t find quality deals.”It has become a trend – we can fix it. In a much-anticipated, eye-opening webinar, Davies cuts through the noise to uncover the real reasons African founders — both on the continent and across the diaspora — are often overlooked by investors. More importantly, he will share practical, proven solutions to bridge the gap. Whether you’re a founder seeking capital or an investor looking for credible deal flow, this conversation delivers what you’ve been missing: Join Tomi Davies for…
Timothy Armoo is an entrepreneur who build sellable companies. And he shares how to do it [📸 Author] The next breakout brand won’t come from Silicon Valley, says Timothy Armoo. It won’t raise a seed round.It won’t have a growth hacker.It probably won’t even have a website that loads fast. It might just be a fish and chip shop in a quiet corner of Worcestershire—powered not by tech, but by TikToks, vinegar, and a part-time worker named Destiny. No ads. No AI. No strategy decks. Just personality, presence, and the kind of behind-the-counter charm you can’t fake. Armoo shares how…
Michelle Amoakoh: Afropean economic voice. At Zidicircle, an angel investor syndicate, she supported deal flow activities, including screening and due diligence [📸 Author] Most people haven’t heard of it. But they should. Diaspora angel investing isn’t a trend—yet. But it sits quietly at the intersection of global remittance flows, grassroots entrepreneurship, and long-term wealth creation for African economies. At its core, it’s about taking something we already do—send money home—and turning it into something with deeper, longer-lasting impact. In this piece by Michelle Amoakoh, she breaks down what diaspora angel investing really means, why it matters now, and how it…
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