Four Climate Ventures to receive US$273,000 in Follow-on Support from BFA Global and FSD Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya, 26 March 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – BFA Global and FSD Africa today announced $273,000 in follow-on funding and venture-building support for four early-stage alumni of previous Triggering Exponential Climate Action (TECA) venture-building program cohorts. The four early-stage small and growing businesses (SGBs) had previously participated in the TECA program, which seeks to […]
Africa’s Creative Heavyweights Unite to Shape a Stronger Global Story of the Continent
Opportunity Africa launches pan-African Creative Council backed by leading communications, media and brand leaders ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 26 March 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – In line with Agenda 2063, the Opportunity Africa initiative has launched its Creative Council, bringing together Africa’s leading communications, media and marketing leaders to advance a narrative that contributes to building […]
Nigeria: Maiduguri Bombings Show New Threat to Civilians
Ensure Civilian Protection, Investigate Attacks Support Victims Deadly bombings in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, have heightened concerns about the resurgence of violent attacks by Boko Haram and a growing risk to civilians in the region, Human Rights Watch said today. In the aftermath of this apparent war crime, Nigerian authorities […]
Damilola Ogunbiyi Becomes First Nigerian Named To TIME Earth Awards
Sustainable energy and development trailblazer receives yet another prestigious award TIME has named the trailblazing Nigerian, Damilola Ogunbiyi, the CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy, on its 2026 TIME Earth list recognizing six global leaders at the forefront of climate action. Now in its […]
Versatile Producer Epic Minds, Releases New Single “Kufeziwe” Featuring Ms P.O.V
Versatile record producer Epic Minds has released a new single, Kufeziwe, featuring vocalist Ms P.O.V. The track is the first in a series of releases leading up to an upcoming EP of the same name. Kufeziwe brings together electronic production with Afro-influenced elements, led by a measured and emotive vocal from Ms P.O.V. The song reflects themes […]
Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: Why Investing In Women Is The Smartest Water Decision Africa Can Make
By Kehinde Ogunjobi, IWMI Country Representative for Ghana and West and Central Africa When people think about water insecurity in Africa, they often picture drought, failing rains, or dry riverbeds. They talk about infrastructure gaps, climate shocks and food insecurity. All of that matters. But one of the most important dimensions of the water crisis […]
Mastercard And Scale Aim To Advance Card Issuance Enablement For Fintechs
Mastercard and Scale are advancing their collaboration with the aim of simplifying card issuance for fintech companies and non-financial institutions (non-FIs) across Senegal, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This collaboration introduces a unified integration capability designed to help innovators bring virtual and physical card programmes to market more efficiently, reducing the complexity traditionally associated […]
Africa’s Developer Surge Highlights A Gender Gap And Opportunity
BCG analysis finds that scaling Africa’s software developer base could unlock major economic value, competitiveness and long-term growth across the continent, with the inclusion of women representing one of the continent’s most powerful yet underutilised accelerators. Africa’s developer community is expanding faster than anywhere else in the world, new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysis shows, […]
Why Kenya’s Payments Systems Are Under Pressure In 2026
Prashant Byndoor, BPC Country Manager East Africa Rising transaction volumes, tighter regulation and growing competition are placing new demands on banks and cooperative lenders across Kenya and East Africa, while institutions adapt their payment operations to cope with sustained pressure. These pressures sit on top of very high transaction volumes. Real-time payment systems across Africa […]
Banking On Security: Why Threat Intelligence Is A Compliance Imperative For Kenya’s Financial Sector
By Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET Kenya’s financial sector operates in one of the most dynamic digital economies in Africa. This economy, according to GSMA, will contribute KSh 662 billion to the gross domestic product by 2028, with growth driven by digitalisation in agriculture, manufacturing, transport and trade. Mobile money platforms, digital […]
