Botswana launches 12-month startup programme tied to $150m climate fund
The Scalar Botswana Innovation Program (SBIP) was launched on March 10, 2026, in Gabrone, Botswana. SBIP aims to support 10 climate and digital technology startups with a $150 million decarbonisation investment fund.
Angola Parliament Approves Startup Bill
Angola's National Assembly approved a startup bill on March 19, 2026. The proposed Law on Startups aims to establish a legal framework for innovative companies.
APEX Network and AltSchool Africa Launch One of Nigeria’s Largest Crypto Literacy Scholarship —1,000 Fully Funded Spots Available
APEX Network and AltSchool Africa announced a joint scholarship initiative for 1,000 Nigerians. The scholarship aims to enhance financial knowledge in the context of Nigeria's high crypto adoption.
Kaspersky shares 3 top tips in the financial sector
Ransomware incidents accounted for 42% of cyberattacks in the financial sector in 2024. Phishing attacks targeted banking customers in 24% of cases.
African startups are ‘over-mentored, over-trained.’ Rwanda wants to fix that.
The launch of Innovate Rwanda on March 12 aims to connect startups, investors, and ecosystem support organizations. The platform addresses the information scarcity problem in Rwanda's young tech ecosystem.
