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Janngo Capital has announced an investment in Jobzyn, a Moroccan startup that utilizes technology to simplify, clarify, and expedite the hiring process. The move is set to accelerate Jobzyn’s mission to deliver a next-generation hiring experience for both employers and job seekers across Africa and the MENA region.
With Janngo Capital’s backing, Jobzyn is now positioned to scale its solutions across the continent, offering a more transparent, data-driven, and inclusive model for employment that could play a critical role in addressing Africa’s growing demographic and economic challenges.
The investment also aligns with Janngo Capital’s broader mandate of building, growing, and financing pan-African digital champions that combine economic performance with inclusive social impact.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana, in partnership with Togo’s Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP), held a three-day Border Coordination Meeting aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation in the management of telecommunications services from September 9-11.
The meeting, held at the NCA Tower in Accra, brought together regulators and mobile network operators (MNOs) from both countries to address cross-border frequency interference and improve service quality for consumers living along the Ghana-Togo frontier.
The outcome is expected to not only reduce interference but also strengthen cross-border collaboration as the region pushes toward greater connectivity and digital inclusion.
The University of Dar es Salaam, in partnership with China’s Zhejiang Normal University, has inaugurated the China-Africa Regional Cooperation Center for Digital Education, aimed at accelerating the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in African classrooms.
The new center, launched on September 2, will focus on improving digital literacy among teachers, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and embedding ICT into school curricula in line with Tanzania’s revised education policy.
The China-Africa Regional Cooperation Center for Digital Education is expected to serve as a hub for training, research, and cross-border partnerships, advancing inclusive and innovative learning across Africa.
MEST Africa, in partnership with Absa, has launched the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, a Pan-African pitch competition for early-stage technology startups. The programme offers entrepreneurs access to equity funding, strategic networks, and global visibility, with the winner set to receive $50,000 in equity funding.
The 2025 edition focuses on fintech and related value chains, with solutions spanning payments, alternative lending, fraud detection, agri-tech, insurtech, and super-apps. Eligible startups must be less than three years old, generate at least $5,000 in monthly recurring revenue for six months, and have raised no more than $1 million in cumulative funding.
Applicants must operate in Botswana, Uganda, Mauritius, Seychelles, Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, or Ghana, with at least two co-founders. Applications close on 26 September 2025.
Global technology group Naspers and its international arm Prosus have announced the launch of the Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge, a competition aimed at backing women-led tech and tech-enabled startups across the continent.
Three outstanding women founders will share US$100,000 in equity-free grants to scale their businesses, while participants also gain access to senior mentors within the Naspers-Prosus ecosystem and networking opportunities. To cap it off, six shortlisted founders will pitch at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on 19 November 2025.
Applications are open. Eligible startups must be focused on technology or tech-enabled products, have at least one woman founder in a leadership role, be at or before the Series B funding stage, and be revenue-generating with proven market traction.
The National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) has signed new cooperation agreements with Pianat.ai, a provider of AI-driven governance, risk and compliance solutions, and Digital Fortress EG, a cybersecurity education company, to advance Egypt’s digital talent pipeline.
The partners will design training content tailored to both local and international market needs. Students and graduates of the Digital Egypt Youth – HireReady initiative will gain hands-on training opportunities within the companies, while NTI trainees will receive professional certification.
The partnerships reflect NTI’s commitment to bridging the skills gap in AI, data analytics, and ICT, while fostering collaboration with the private sector to empower Egyptian youth.
Orange Egypt has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s fintech company, Enjaz Payment Services, to expand its international remittance services and make money transfers from Saudi Arabia to Egypt easier, faster, and more rewarding.
Through this collaboration, customers can now send money from Enjaz branches or the Enjaz app directly to Orange Cash wallets in Egypt with zero transfer fees. In addition, receivers in Egypt will benefit from an exclusive cashback reward of EGP 500 once the transfer is completed.
The new service strengthens Orange Cash’s cross-border capabilities, which already cover transfers from Jordan, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. It also reflects Orange’s commitment to supporting Egypt’s digital transformation strategy and advancing financial inclusion by providing secure, convenient, and affordable digital financial solutions.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Final Year Committee of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), has launched a capacity-building program in Bauchi State aimed at strengthening digital literacy and preparing students for life after graduation.
The initiative, themed “Upskill for Employability and Self Reliance,” seeks to equip students with both foundational digital literacy and advanced technological skills. It also provides practical guidance to support innovation, job creation, and wealth generation as part of efforts to prepare graduates for Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
The program reflects NITDA’s broader mandate to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda and aligns with the agency’s initiatives under the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), which prioritises digital literacy and skills as a cornerstone for sustainable growth.
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has received a delegation from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), The Peace Institute (TPI), and other collaborating organizations at the Government House in Dutse, as the state hosts a groundbreaking Digital Literacy Training Camp in Hadejia.
The three-week program, announced July 29, aims to train 1,050 primary school pupils and enhance the digital capacity of 30 teachers. The initiative is designed to equip the next generation with essential skills to thrive in the digital era and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving knowledge economy.
The training program in Hadejia signals a crucial step in expanding digital inclusion in underserved areas and creating pathways for young learners to become digitally fluent, globally competitive citizens.
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) renewed a partnership agreement with Huawei on 17 July 2025. The collaboration, anchored within TUT’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), signals a shared commitment to fostering innovation, expanding access, and enhancing South Africa’s digital capabilities.
A key highlight of the agreement was Huawei’s awarding of R2 million in bursaries to high-performing ICT students. The latest agreement builds on nearly a decade of collaboration between the two institutions.
Since the establishment of the TUT-Huawei ICT Academy in 2016, over 1,000 students have received training and certification in advanced technologies such as 5G, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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Nigeria is advancing its digital transformation agenda through a partnership between NITDA and Google. Director General Kashifu Inuwa and Google’s VP Marcus Jadotte met with key government figures, including Ministers of Interior, Communications, and Education, as well as the National Security Adviser.
NITDA and Google share a vision to position Nigeria as a West African leader in AI and cybersecurity. Their efforts focus on equipping students with digital skills, preparing a future-ready workforce, and improving national productivity.
This partnership is also expected to attract foreign investment, support national security through digital intelligence, and drive inclusive economic growth.
African fintech company Flutterwave has announced a strategic collaboration with Skyee, a trusted Hong Kong-based B2B payments platform, to streamline and scale cross-border transactions between Africa and Asia.
The partnership is designed to simplify global trade for African businesses by offering faster, more transparent, and reliable payment solutions across Asian markets, further reinforcing Flutterwave’s commitment to expanding access to global commerce and empowering the continent’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
This collaboration follows closely on the heels of Flutterwave’s announcement, in early July, of a partnership with Beijing-based financial services provider NoraFirst, aimed at enabling seamless B2B trade payments between Africa and East Asia. It signals the fintech’s growing focus on unlocking new trade corridors across the continent and Asia.
The Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa is set to return to Accra on September 24–25, 2025, bringing together top fintech and crypto stakeholders from across the continent and around the world for two days of networking, business development, and investment exploration.
To be held at the Mövenpick Hotel, the summit will connect Africa’s rapidly evolving fintech, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Web3 ecosystem with global investors, technology providers, and industry pioneers.
Startups will gain exposure to investors and accelerators, while corporates and regulators will explore partnerships and emerging policy frameworks in areas like digital currencies, open banking, and responsible crypto innovation.
Visa has announced the launch of applications for its Africa 2025 Accelerator, designed to empower startups building the next generation of financial services across the continent.
The program is open to seed to Series A startups that have a functional MVP or market-ready product and are either based in Africa or planning to expand within the region.
Participants will receive tailored 1:1 mentorship from experienced founders and industry leaders, offering practical insights and hands-on guidance. Startups will also gain access to over US$200,000 in partner credits and service discounts, significantly reducing operational costs and accelerating growth.
Application closes August 15.