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Africa’s strides in women STEM graduates overshadowed by persistent tech gender gaps

Africa leads the world in the percentage of women graduating in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with nearly 47% of graduates being female. However, according to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, this progress is not translating into equitable representation in the continent’s......

Africa’s deep-tech renaissance: bridging innovation and resilience

Africa is witnessing a transformative wave of scientific entrepreneurship, as deep-tech startups emerge to tackle challenges tailored to the continent's realities. While digital apps have dominated much of the innovation landscape, a growing number of ventures are leveraging breakthroughs in science......

GITEX Africa 2025: African startups vie for $110,000 prize pool in Supernova Challenge 2.0

Africa’s premier early-stage startup competition, the Supernova Challenge 2.0, is set to return to GITEX Africa 2025 in Morocco, boasting an impressive equity-free prize pool of $110,000. This year’s competition promises to shine a spotlight on innovative African entrepreneurs eager to showcase......

Gozem secures $30M funding boost from Al Mada Ventures to expand mobility and financial services in Africa

The Togolese startup Gozem has raised $30 million in a strategic funding round led by Al Mada Ventures, in collaboration with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. This investment brings Gozem’s total financing to $45 million since its inception in 2018, marking a significant step in the company’s......

Moroccan eyewear brand LNKO secures investment from Egyptian venture fund

A significant cross-border investment has emerged in North Africa's startup ecosystem as Egyptian-based Beltone Venture Capital invests in Moroccan eyewear company LNKO. The investment, while undisclosed, will fuel LNKO's expansion across Africa. LNKO, established in 2020 by Maha Bennani, has......