Transforming Agriculture: The AgriTechs Driving Food Security in Africa
Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, supporting millions of livelihoods and feeding a rapidly growing population. Yet challenges like climate change, supply chain inefficiencies, and limited farmer access to finance and technology continue to hinder progress. Fortunately, agritech solutions are revolutionising the sector, empowering farmers, improving productivity, and driving sustainability. The AgriTech Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises companies that are transforming food production,…
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Health Tech Award Finalists: Meet the Companies Transforming Healthcare in Africa
Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge across Africa, but healthtech companies are stepping up; leveraging AI, telemedicine, and digital solutions to improve patient outcomes and streamline services. The Health Tech Award at Africa Tech Summit honors a cutting-edge solution advancing healthcare in Africa. This year’s finalists are tackling inefficiencies in pharmaceutical supply chains, expanding virtual care, and ensuring life-saving treatments…
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Africa Tech Summit Awards: Recognising AI Leaders Across the Continent
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, solving complex challenges, and unlocking new opportunities across Africa. The AI Award at Africa Tech Summit celebrates those at the forefront of this transformation—companies and projects using AI to drive meaningful impact, improve efficiency, and tackle pressing issues across sectors. From fintech and agritech to logistics and healthcare, this year’s finalists are redefining…
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Empowering Women Through Technology: Meet the FemTech Award Finalists
The Africa Tech Summit Awards recognise those driving impactful change across the continent’s tech ecosystem. This year’s FemTech Award recognises solutions dedicated to improving women’s health in Africa. The award celebrates products and platforms that empower women through healthcare, reproductive services, and overall well-being—advancing gender equality and expanding access to critical services. From AI-powered maternal health platforms…
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Waza launches Lync, a Multi-Currency Banking Platform with Global Payment Rails for Emerging Market Businesses
Waza, a B2B payment provider for emerging market businesses, has announced the launch of Lync, its new multi-currency account platform that combines market-leading foreign exchange (FX) liquidity solutions with a cutting-edge banking experience to power a new age of global trade for emerging market businesses incorporated in the US, UK or EU. Despite being incorporated and…
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Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025 Announces 10 Ventures for Investment Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi powered by Raenest, the leading B2B event connecting the African tech ecosystem, is excited to announce the 10 African tech ventures selected to showcase their innovative solutions for potential funding and partnerships on February 12th and 13th at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. Over 200 submissions were received from more than 24…
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Venture Capital: Fintech Funding, Valuations & The New Reality
Insights and expert views from the panel session on Venture Capital: Fintech Funding, Valuations & The New Reality at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 featuring: Adesoji Solanke, Head of Fintech IB Origination at Absa Ivy Macharia, Senior Investment Associate at Enza Capital Edmund Higenbottam, Managing Director at Verdant Capital Andreata Muforo, Partner at TLCom Capital...
Bingteller – Empowering Africans To Access The Global Economy – Investment Showcase
Investment Showcase session for Bingtellar delivered by Arepade Perem, Co-founder & CTO at Bingtellar. The session featured a Q&A from a host of experts from across the ecosystem to navigate and dig in on the details of the company featuring: Nubi Kay, Startup Programs Lead at Paystack, John Ndabarasa, Startup Growth Lead at International Trade...
Regxta – Digital Credit Platform for Underserved Market – Investment Showcase
Investment Showcase session for Regxta delivered by Rukayat Bello, Founder & CEO at Regxta. The session featured a Q&A from a host of experts from across the ecosystem to navigate and dig in on the details of the company featuring: Nubi Kay, Startup Programs Lead at Paystack, John Ndabarasa, Startup Growth Lead at International Trade...
