East African Tech in H1 2026: $1.44B Raised
African startups raised $1.44 billion in H1 2026. Fewer deals, bigger rounds, record 63 M&A transactions and AI-driven restructuring. Here is what the data means.
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You do not need a tech team or a big budget to put AI to work. Five practical ways small businesses in Africa can start this week.
Spiro's $215M Raise: Electric Mobility in Africa
Spiro's $215 million raise signals that electric mobility in Africa is ready for prime time. Battery swapping, EV financing and the software opportunities behind the hardware.
Accept MTN and Airtel Mobile Money on Your Website
A practical step-by-step guide to integrating MTN MoMo and Airtel Money payments into any website, covering APIs, webhooks, error handling and testing.
Facebook and Instagram Ads on a Small Budget
Run effective Facebook and Instagram ads with as little as $1/day. Targeting, creative, budgeting and optimisation strategies tailored for African small businesses.
Paid Social Media Advertising for African Businesses
Master paid social media ads on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Platform-by-platform strategy, budgeting for African markets and how to get real ROI from every shilling.
ERP for African SMEs: What You Actually Need
Most ERP systems are overkill for African SMEs. Learn which modules you actually need, how to phase implementation and when custom beats generic.
AI Chatbots for Customer Service in Africa
How African businesses are using AI chatbots on WhatsApp and websites to handle customer service 24/7, with real examples and implementation guidance.
Digital Transformation for African Businesses
Digital transformation sounds intimidating. It does not have to be. A practical starting point for African SMEs ready to modernise operations.
