Provides cloud credits up to $350,000 for early-stage startups, enhancing their operational capabilities.
The Ultimate Startup Toolkit for African Founders (Free Resources Inside)
Over $1 billion raised by African startups in early 2025, a 40% increase from 2024. Free business planning tools available from Canva, Microsoft Create, and Shopify.
Lendsqr launches voice, video AI for loan assessments
Lendsqr has developed an AI-centred voice and video analysis model for loan assessments. The model targets underserved populations in Nigeria, especially those in the informal sector.
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Opens Applications for 2025 AI-Focused Cohort
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is open for applications for its 2025 cohort. The program supports Seed to Series A tech startups across Africa leveraging AI.
Exclusive: Twiga legal chief departs company days after founder’s resignation
Daniel Ngungi, head of legal and administration at Twiga Foods, left the company following the resignation of Peter Njonjo, the founder and CEO. Twiga Foods is facing a lawsuit from Incentro, a Google Cloud reseller, over a $3 million cloud service contract.
