Aisha Bello
Aisha Bello covers enterprise, innovation and the people building Africa's future, reporting from Nairobi and Lagos.
Stories by Aisha Bello
African Startups Hit $2.10 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026
African startups raised $2.10 billion across 275 deals in the first eight months of 2026, with electric vehicles dominating July at $224 million.
Fintech Still Controls Over 40% of Every Dollar Deployed in African Venture Capital
Fintech maintained its lead in early 2026, raising $131.6 million in January alone, as the sector continued to control more than 40% of capital deployed across the continent.
African Startups Raised Over $711 Million in Q1 2026 as Fintech and Energy Lead
TechCabal Insights tracked over 80 deals across the African tech ecosystem in the first quarter of 2026, with disclosed transactions adding up to $711 million.
Tanzanian Duo Win H&M Foundation's 2026 Global Change Award
KelTex founders Laetus Buberwa and Emeliana Said have won the H&M Foundation's 2026 Global Change Award, placing East African design on the global sustainability map.