Innovation Hub

Woman thinking about how she could verify documents using blockchain technology.
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's VeridaqHot startup of the month: Nigeria's Veridaq

Connecting Africa's hot startup of the month is Nigeria's Veridaq, which specializes in document verification using blockchain technology.

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Nov 26, 2024
|
1 Min Read
Male broker using forex trade exchange statistics on multiple monitors.
Fintech
Four blockchain startups shaping Africa's financial futureFour blockchain startups shaping Africa's financial future
byMatshepo Sehloho
Nov 25, 2024
1 Min Read
3D rendering of blockchain technology as a metal chain with purple lights
Fintech
Blockchain: Underpinning trust in AfricaBlockchain: Underpinning trust in Africa
byFrancis Hook
Nov 19, 2024
1 Min Read
Africa Tech Festival center stage
Partnerships
ATF 2024: Tech companies forge connectivity dealsATF 2024: Tech companies forge connectivity deals
byMatshepo Sehloho
Nov 18, 2024
1 Min Read
thumbnail
Digital Inclusion
ATF 2024: Policies should enable tech innovation – Kenyan ICT Cabinet SecretaryATF 2024: Policies should enable tech innovation – Kenyan ICT Cabinet Secretary
byMatshepo Sehloho
Nov 14, 2024
1 Min Read
Google's 2024 cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program.
Innovation Hub
ATF 2024: Google Accelerator Program unveils this year's cohortATF 2024: Google Accelerator Program unveils this year's cohort
byMatshepo Sehloho
Nov 13, 2024
1 Min Read
Some of the winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize.
Innovation Hub
Prince William announces Earthshot winners, d.light shines, Uber collaborates
Prince William announces Earthshot winners, d.light shines, Uber collaborates
Nov 7, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Group photo of Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator participants smiling and cheering
Investment
Visa invests in four African fintechs
Visa invests in four African fintechs
Nov 6, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
APIsentry CEO Emmanuel Ezehiwele
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's APIsentry
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's APIsentry
Oct 31, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
A cybersecurity specialist during a shift
Cybersecurity
Five cybersecurity startups to watch
Five cybersecurity startups to watch
Oct 18, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
CitizenApp's interface
Digital Inclusion
Ghana launches CitizenApp to enhance service delivery
Ghana launches CitizenApp to enhance service delivery
Oct 10, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Côte d'Ivoire's Daba Finance representatives with Ecobank representatives at the Ecobank Fintech Challenge.
Fintech
Ivorian fintech takes Ecobank Challenge top prize
Ivorian fintech takes Ecobank Challenge top prize
Oct 1, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Lea Heart feePerks co-founder and COO.
Startups
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's feePerks
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's feePerks
Sep 26, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Eskom EV charging station example
Emerging Technology
South Africa intensifies rollout of EV charging stations
South Africa intensifies rollout of EV charging stations
Sep 16, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byDaniel Itai, Special Correspondent
Tyms Co-Founder and COO Chineye Ochem and Tyms CEO and Co-Founder Ibrahim Adepoju.
Startups
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tyms
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tyms
Aug 30, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
54 Collective CEO Bongani Sithole
Innovation Hub
VC firm Founders Factory Africa rebrands to 54 Collective
VC firm Founders Factory Africa rebrands to 54 Collective
Aug 7, 2024
|
1 Min Read
Google shortlists 10 African startups for accelerator program
Innovation Hub
Google shortlists 10 African startups for accelerator program
Google shortlists 10 African startups for accelerator program
Aug 1, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Five sustainable companies to watch in 2024
Innovation Hub
Five sustainable companies to watch in 2024
Five sustainable companies to watch in 2024
Jul 31, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: Ethiopia's Kubik
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Ethiopia's Kubik
Hot startup of the month: Ethiopia's Kubik
Jul 31, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Vodacom Tanzania unveils Digital Accelerator Program winners
Innovation Hub
Vodacom Tanzania unveils Digital Accelerator Program winners
Vodacom Tanzania unveils Digital Accelerator Program winners
Jul 19, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Ilara Health aims to improve quality of care in Kenya
Innovation Hub
Ilara Health aims to improve quality of care in Kenya
Ilara Health aims to improve quality of care in Kenya
Jul 12, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's TIBU Health
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's TIBU Health
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's TIBU Health
Jun 28, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Three healthtech trends to watch in 2024
Innovation Hub
Three healthtech trends to watch in 2024
Three healthtech trends to watch in 2024
Jun 27, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Breega launches $75M African VC fund
Innovation Hub
Breega launches $75M African VC fund
Breega launches $75M African VC fund
Jun 20, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Audience at Africa Tech Festival
Innovation Hub
Registration opens for Africa Tech Festival 2024
Registration opens for Africa Tech Festival 2024
Jun 11, 2024
|
1 Min Read
Innovation Hub
Five mobility startups to watch in 2024
Five mobility startups to watch in 2024
May 28, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Innovation Hub
Orange Ventures, Digital Africa promise more funding for startups
Orange Ventures, Digital Africa promise more funding for startups
May 24, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Hot startup of the month: Rwanda's Ampersand
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Rwanda's Ampersand
Hot startup of the month: Rwanda's Ampersand
May 22, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Google opens applications for its Africa startup accelerator
Innovation Hub
Google opens applications for its Africa startup accelerator
Google opens applications for its Africa startup accelerator
Apr 30, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Madica funds three African startups
Innovation Hub
Madica funds three African startups
Madica funds three African startups
Apr 26, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's Ketha Africa
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's Ketha Africa
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's Ketha Africa
Apr 24, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Innovation Hub
Four agritech startups to watch in 2024
Four agritech startups to watch in 2024
Apr 18, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tech Herfrica
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tech Herfrica
Mar 28, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Innovation Hub
African governments must be enablers of innovation
African governments must be enablers of innovation
Mar 14, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Botlhale AI
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Botlhale AI
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Botlhale AI
Feb 23, 2024
|
1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

Latest News

thumbnail
Fiber Networking
Liquid Intelligent Technologies extends Botswana fiber networkLiquid Intelligent Technologies extends Botswana fiber network
byPaula Gilbert
Dec 12, 2024
2 Min Read
Digital rendering of the expanded Rack Centre Lagos facility
Data Centers
TelCables Nigeria to launch PoP to boost West African connectivityTelCables Nigeria to launch PoP to boost West African connectivity
byPaula Gilbert
Dec 9, 2024
3 Min Read
Paratus workers laying fiber cables.
Fiber Networking
Paratus to establish fiber route linking Botswana, Zimbabwe and ZambiaParatus to establish fiber route linking Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia
byMatshepo Sehloho
Dec 6, 2024
2 Min Read
African map illuminating country borders
AI
Google puts forward policy blueprint for AI in AfricaGoogle puts forward policy blueprint for AI in Africa
byPaula Gilbert
Dec 5, 2024
4 Min Read
Subscribe to receive our weekly Connecting Africa Insights Newsletter
Sign Me Up

Podcasts

Connecting Africa Podcast logo, orange background with African map wearing headphones
Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 7 – The fintech formulaConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 7 – The fintech formula
Light Reading Podcast logo
Digital Divide
Nigerian soccer legend Asisat Oshoala advocates for women's tech literacyNigerian soccer legend Asisat Oshoala advocates for women's tech literacy
Connecting Africa Podcast logo
Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 6 - Building next-gen payment systemsConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 6 - Building next-gen payment systems
Connecting Africa Podcast logo, African map with headphones
Digital Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 5 - Revolutionizing healthcare accessConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 5 - Revolutionizing healthcare access
Subscribe to receive our weekly Connecting Africa Insights Newsletter
Sign Me Up