Across Africa, women entrepreneurs are emerging as major contributors to the continent’s transition towards clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and environmentally responsible business models. Although women have historically faced limited access.
Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is witnessing a powerful transformation as women-led businesses emerge at the forefront of innovation, economic inclusion, and sustainable growth. This momentum is strongly reflected in the latest.
Botswana is strengthening its position as an emerging technology and innovation hub in Southern Africa following the launch of a £50 million innovation fund designed to accelerate startup growth, attract.
Kenya is scaling funding for women-owned enterprises as part of a broader strategy to drive job creation and strengthen the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. This move reflects a.
South Africa’s private-sector activity contracted for the second consecutive month in November, driven by sustained falls in output and new business volumes, according to an S&P Global survey. The Purchasing.
Kenya ended November with well-deserved strides that many businesses say they haven’t felt in years. Shops were buzzing, manufacturers reported fuller order books, and service providers noticed customers returning with.
Since 2019, 22 Nigerian companies have secured places in Africa’s Top 100 most funded startups, with seven breaking into the Top 20—the highest representation of any single country at that.
African startups secured a combined $1.35 billion in funding during the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), marking a dramatic 78% increase from the $800 million raised in the same.
Fintech is vital in transforming the African creative industry by enhancing financial inclusion and empowerment. It enables creators to access necessary resources and funding, fostering job creation and economic benefits..
The British Council has announced the recipients of its Catalyst Grants, a key initiative leading up to the 2025 UK/Kenya Season. The grants are designed to foster new creative partnerships.
