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US tech firm Cybastion commits $300 million to build data centers and cybersecurity infrastructure in Senegal.

Innovation Village • Sep 16, 2026

US-based Cybastion has pledged $300 million to Senegal to develop state-of-the-art data centers, strengthen national cybersecurity, and facilitate technology transfers. The agreement was finalized in Washington, D.C. during a meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye… Read full article →

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Egypt partners with Intel to train one million citizens annually in artificial intelligence over the next three years.

Daily News Egypt (Business Section) • Sep 16, 2026

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology signed a three-year MoU with Intel to build national AI capabilities. The partnership aims to train 1 million citizens annually on AI concepts and qualify 1,500 local certified trainers… Read full article →

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Proparco commits $10 million to Africa50’s green infrastructure fund to develop bankable, climate-resilient projects across Africa.

Innovation Village • Sep 16, 2026

Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the French Development Agency, has committed $10 million to the senior tranche of the Africa Green Infrastructure Alliance – Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD).Managed by the pan-African platform Africa50,… Read full article →

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IronOak acquires a 65% stake in Pepkor's South African distribution centers for $138.2 million, unlocking retail growth capital.

Innovation Village • Sep 16, 2026

South African corporate advisory firm YW Capital and RMB executed the R2.25 billion ($138.2 million) transaction through their joint platform, IronOak, on September 8, 2026.IronOak acquired a 65% majority stake in Badger Properties, which owns… Read full article →

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NIGCOMSAT partners with Thales Alenia Space to build NigComSat-2A, a next-generation satellite targeted for launch by 2028.

Technext • Sep 16, 2026

NIGCOMSAT has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to develop the NigComSat-2A geostationary satellite using the Spacebus B2 platform.The new satellite, which has a targeted launch date around 2028 and a 15-year lifespan, will… Read full article →

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Nigerian fintech Bujeti launches BRAIN, a suite of four AI agents to automate corporate financial tasks.

TechCabal • Sep 16, 2026

Bujeti's new Real-time Agent Intelligence Network (BRAIN) features four AI agents Fetch, Chaser, Watchdog, and Concierge to automate tasks like invoice retrieval, customer payment follow-ups, and policy compliance.The system is scheduled to launch publicly on… Read full article →

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PenCom extends its pension enrolment deadline to December 31, 2026, after 79% of eligible federal workers failed to register.

Nairametrics • Sep 16, 2026

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) extended the online verification deadline by five months from July 31 to December 31, 2026.Only 31,099 out of an estimated 150,000 eligible federal employees in service prior to June 30,… Read full article →

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Africa GreenCo secures $11.5 million from existing investors to scale renewable energy trading across Southern Africa.

Innovation Village • Sep 15, 2026

Africa GreenCo raised an additional $11.5 million from existing shareholders Impact Fund Denmark and InfraCo, bringing its third funding close to $21.5 million.The regional energy trader acts as an intermediary offtaker, buying power from independent… Read full article →

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The Vumela Fund, managed by Edge Growth, has made a strategic investment in Cape Town-based fresh produce exporter Iris Fresh.

Innovation Village • Sep 15, 2026

The Vumela Fund has invested capital in Iris Fresh to bolster working capital and operational scaling.Iris Fresh acts as a supply chain link, sourcing premium fruits and vegetables from South Africa and neighbouring countries for… Read full article →

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Interactive AI content company Flam raises $40 million Series B to expand globally, partnering with SmartSense Technologies in Nigeria.

Technext • Sep 15, 2026

Flam, an AI interactive content firm founded in 2021, has raised $40 million in Series B funding led by QED Investors.The new capital will support research and development on Flam's AI models, product expansion, and… Read full article →

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Africell secures a $99.6 million US EXIM loan to expand telecom infrastructure and counter Chinese influence in Angola.

Innovation Village • Sep 15, 2026

US-owned mobile operator Africell secured a $99.6 million direct loan from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to expand its Angolan network. Read full article →

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UK-based telecom provider Lebara launches commercial MVNO operations in Nigeria, targeting one million subscribers in its first year.

Technext • Sep 15, 2026

Lebara has officially launched commercial operations in Nigeria as the country's second active Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) following Vitel Wireless.The operator holds a Tier 5 MVNO licence, the highest category issued by the Nigerian… Read full article →

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Kenya will ban unprocessed gold exports and build three local refineries to retain more mineral value domestically.

Nairametrics • Sep 15, 2026

President William Ruto announced that Kenya will make it illegal to export unprocessed gold, requiring all minerals mined domestically to be processed locally before export.The Kenyan government plans to establish three gold refineries in Nairobi… Read full article →

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Premier Group is permanently closing its historic South African fruit cannery, cutting over 400 jobs and triggering a regulatory probe.

Innovation Village • Sep 15, 2026

Premier Group Limited will not reopen the Fruit Processing Western Cape (FPWC) cannery in Tulbagh, South Africa, ending over 80 years of agricultural processing at the site.The closure is driven by a severe downturn in… Read full article →

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Dangote Refinery launches a $1.6 billion IPO, offering retail investors free bonus shares for holding stock long-term.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 15, 2026

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE has opened its order book for a $1.6 billion initial public offering (IPO), offering 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 each.The public offer includes a retail incentive program where… Read full article →

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Stanbic Bank Kenya appoints former Safaricom executive Michael Mutiga as CEO after receiving regulatory approval.

Capital FM Business Kenya • Sep 15, 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially approved the appointment of Michael Mutiga as the substantive Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Kenya.Mutiga succeeds Abraham Ongenge, who has been steering the lender in an… Read full article →

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Zambian fintech Zoyk receives regulatory approval to launch its payment aggregation platform, Zoykpay, in the DRC.

Business Tech Africa • Sep 14, 2026

The Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) granted Zoyk authorization on September 10 to offer payment aggregation services through its Zoykpay platform.The fintech is not yet commercially live in the DRC and must complete final technical… Read full article →

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Kenya's government and the World Bank review progress on their digital acceleration project, targeting last-mile internet and school digitisation.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 14, 2026

Principal Secretaries John Tanui (ICT) and Stephen Isaboke (Telecommunications) met with World Bank representatives to assess the progress of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP). Read full article →

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Pan-African e-mobility company Spiro partners with Chinese EV manufacturer Yadea to scale electric motorcycle supply across Africa.

Technext • Sep 14, 2026

Pan-African electric mobility startup Spiro has signed a strategic partnership with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Yadea.Under the agreement, Yadea will supply electric motorcycles and co-develop customized two-wheeler platforms tailored for local African road conditions. Read full article →

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GT Flow Limited, formerly Twiga Foods One, enters administration to recover outstanding debts owed to suppliers and creditors.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 14, 2026

GT Flow Limited has been placed under administration, suspending the powers of the company's directors over its assets.Mohamed Mohamed has been appointed as the administrator to oversee the debt recovery process and manage all operations. Read full article →

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The Central Bank of Kenya approves fintech Tende Pay to operate e-wallet services for digital fund storage and transfers.

Business Tech Africa • Sep 14, 2026

Kenyan business payments startup Tende Pay has secured approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to launch e-wallet services.The e-wallet functionality allows business clients to store, hold, and distribute digital funds, expanding Tende Pay… Read full article →

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GCR Ratings upgrades Consolidated Hallmark Insurance to A+(NG) following stronger underwriting performance and improved capitalization.

Business AM • Sep 13, 2026

GCR Ratings upgraded Consolidated Hallmark Insurance (CHI) Limited's financial strength rating to A+(NG) from A(NG) with a Positive Outlook.The insurer's combined ratio improved from 113.5% in 2023 to 78.2% in 2025, falling below the Nigerian… Read full article →

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority fines RwandAir N15 million for failing to resolve a passenger's damaged baggage complaint.

Nairametrics • Sep 12, 2026

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) sanctioned RwandAir with a N15 million fine for its failure to resolve a baggage complaint within the mandated timeframe.RwandAir was also ordered to replace the affected passenger's damaged baggage… Read full article →

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Keystone Bank seeks regulatory approval to sell its 66.54% stake in KBL Insurance to Bethel V Limited.

Nairametrics • Sep 12, 2026

Keystone Bank has negotiated a Share Purchase Agreement to sell its 66.54% majority stake in KBL Insurance to Bethel V Limited, a newly formed investment vehicle.The transaction requires approval from the Federal Competition and Consumer… Read full article →

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Absa Bank Kenya appoints Yusuf Omari as its substantive Managing Director and CEO following regulatory and internal approvals.

Capital FM Business Kenya • Sep 11, 2026

Yusuf Omari, who has served as Interim CEO since July 2026, has been officially confirmed as the Managing Director and CEO of Absa Bank Kenya.Omari is a long-serving insider, having joined the lender as Chief… Read full article →

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Partners launch Kenya's first fully protected coastal submarine cable system to boost digital connectivity and regional trade.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 11, 2026

The LuLu Coastal Cable System is a 500-kilometre submarine and terrestrial network connecting Mombasa to Lamu across five strategic coastal landing points.The cable system will serve as the digital backbone for the $3 billion Vipingo… Read full article →

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FirstRand eyes a Kenyan bank acquisition but insists on the right price to avoid overpaying for assets.

Capital FM Business Kenya • Sep 11, 2026

FirstRand CEO Mary Vilakazi confirmed the South African banking group remains interested in acquiring a Kenyan lender if a willing seller offers the right price. Read full article →

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South Africa's Grindstone Ventures launches a $31 million fund targeting seed to Series A tech startups.

Disrupt Africa • Sep 11, 2026

Grindstone Ventures has launched a ZAR500 million ($31 million) fund to support high-growth, tech-enabled African startups moving from early commercial validation to institutional scale.The fund will invest primarily in South Africa and selectively across the… Read full article →

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Egypt and the EBRD discuss expanding green energy and agricultural investments to counter regional economic pressures.

Daily News Egypt (Business Section) • Sep 10, 2026

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with EBRD Vice President Mark Bowman to discuss expanding investments in green energy, electricity grids, fertilisers, agriculture, and food processing..No new financial commitments were announced, but the talks highlighted… Read full article →

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Egyptian enterprise AI startup Velents expands into Bahrain through a strategic partnership with telecom operator stc Bahrain.

Disrupt Africa • Sep 9, 2026

Egyptian startup Velents has launched in Bahrain to offer its suite of Agentic AI product bundles to enterprise customers.The expansion is powered by a strategic agreement with telecom operator stc Bahrain, allowing the AI agents… Read full article →

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