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Africa’s solar capacity jumps 54 percent in 2025, led by South Africa and Nigeria

Africa’s solar capacity jumped 54 percent in 2025, driven by South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt’s rapid installations.

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Ethiopia joins Africa’s mobile payment boom with 58 million digital wallet users

Ethiopia is emerging as a major mobile payments market, with 58 million digital wallet users and mobile transactions rising sharply.

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10 African tech titans driving fintech and innovation

Africa’s tech titans are exporting capital and platforms globally, reshaping digital payments, infrastructure and innovation in 2026.

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Karm Holding bets big on solar energy
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Egypt’s Karm Holding plans $610 million renewable energy push in Egypt

Egypt’s Karm Holding plans a $610 million investment to expand solar power and transmission networks by 2030, ahead of a planned 2031 IPO.

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African tech entrepreneurship

What young tech founders can learn from Zimbabwe’s billionaire, Strive Masiyiwa

Lessons from Strive Masiyiwa show young tech founders how scale, purpose and profit align via infrastructure, ecosystems and long-term vision.

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Dunia Cyber City will operate as a “Digital Free Zone” under Zanzibari law
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The $1 billion project reshaping Zanzibar’s tech ambitions

At a Glance Zanzibar is making a calculated push to become East Africa’s next technology center, unveiling a $1 billion digital city designed to attract global tech firms, remote professionals and foreign capital. The project signals how smaller economies are competing for high-value digital work as geography plays a diminishing role in where companies operate.  Officials say the initiative is meant to broaden Zanzibar’s economic base, which has long relied on tourism and trade. By focusing on technology and cross-border…

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Palantir Co-founder Lonsdale invests in Nigerian Drone Startup Terra Industries

Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale backs Nigerian drone maker Terra as it scales manufacturing amid rising security threats across Africa.

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AI funding round

Grok’s parent company raises $20 billion in Series E round

xAI, founded by Elon Musk, raised $20 billion in a Series E round, beating targets and drawing U.S. and Middle East investors.

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PayPal commits $100 million to expand digital services and support entrepreneurs in Africa and the Middle East.
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PayPal invests $100 million to grow digital reach in Middle East  and Africa

At a Glance PayPal Holdings is expanding its footprint across the Middle East and Africa with a $100 million investment aimed at driving digital innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and widening access to online commerce.  The move highlights the company’s growing focus on regions experiencing rapid growth in digital payments and e-commerce. The investment will be deployed through a mix of minority stakes, acquisitions, PayPal Ventures funding, and technology deployments. These initiatives are designed to help local businesses scale operations, increase efficiency,…

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