Nigeria Data Center Investment 2031 Will Hit $770M — and Global Tech Giants Are Already Claiming Their Spot

New research from Arizton Advisory and Intelligence projects Nigeria data center investment 2031 will climb from $132M in 2025 to nearly $770M, the fastest growth rate on the continent Microsoft,…

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13 African Startups Head to London Stock Exchange 2026 to Pitch Before 350-Plus Global Investors

Africa Tech Summit London has chosen 13 ventures for its Investment Showcase at the African startups London Stock Exchange 2026 on the 29th of May, selected from more than 200…

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South Africa E-Commerce Logistics Startup Shiprazor Just Raised $2.65M to Solve a Problem Every Online Merchant Knows Too Well

Cape Town-based Shiprazor, South Africa e-commerce logistics startup, closed a $2.65M seed round led by Norrsken22, bringing its total funding to $3.3M since launching in 2023 The platform connects online…

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Africa Fintech Growth Beyond Payments Is the $65 Billion Story Nobody Is Telling Loudly Enough

Talking about Africa fintech growth beyond payments, a Boston Consulting Group report projects African fintech revenues will grow thirteenfold to reach $65 billion by 2030, making the continent the fastest-growing…

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Google Just Picked 15 African AI Startups for 2026. The List Says a Lot About Where the Money Is Going.

Google selected 15 startups for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2026 cohort, chosen from nearly 2,600 applications across the continent The cohort covers fintech, agritech, health tech, mobility, and…

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African Startup Funding Just Hit $705M in One Quarter — And the Investors Pouring In Aren’t Who You’d Expect

African Startup Funding 2026 Overview African startups raised $705M in Q1 2026, a 26.5% jump compared to the same period last year, across 59 deals in 14 countries. Egypt led…

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Intelligent Energy: What PowerLabs’ Pre-Seed Round Signals for Africa’s Power Sector

Africa's energy landscape is moving towards Intelligent Energy Systems. Nigerian startup PowerLabs has received pre-seed funding to improve its AI-based energy platform, with the goal of optimizing Nigeria's national grid. This change shows a shift in investor views, highlighting the need for smarter solutions to utility problems. As the grid becomes more advanced, the potential for regional economic growth increases. Learn how this shift could transform Africa's energy future.

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The Ultimate Guide to Market Entry in Africa: Top Markets to Expand Your Business in 2026 and Beyond

The boardrooms have made their decision. Africa isn't waiting anymore. Here's what changed: In 2019, when you mentioned "Africa" in a strategy meeting, someone would nod politely and say "interesting…

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Cracking the “Giant of Africa”: A Guide to Market Research in Nigeria for Global Brands

Nigeria. It’s often the first name on the lips of international expansion managers looking at Africa. The numbers are fascinating: the continent's largest population, a massive youth demographic brimming with…

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Beyond Numbers: How Strategic Communications Can Be a Growth Tool for Professional Services Firms

Introduction Professional services firms are built on expertise, insight, and trust. Whether it’s audit, advisory, tax, legal or consulting, the core product is knowledge. In a crowded marketplace, how that…

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