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  • Death toll in South Africa’s pub shooting rises to 10

    Death toll in South Africa’s pub shooting rises to 10

    The death toll in South Africa ’s latest mass shooting at a pub rose to 10 yesterday, while police said they had identified two potential suspects.

    Three women and seven men were killed in Sunday’s early-morning assault in the township of Bekkersdal, 46 kilometres (28 miles) west of Johannesburg. Nine people remained hospitalised.

    Gauteng police spokesperson Col. Mavela Masondo told The Associated Press that the owner will be charged with fraud and operating an illegal liquor outlet. Authorities confiscated all alcohol in the pub.

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    Maj. Gen. Fred Kekana, acting provincial commissioner of Gauteng, told reporters that two other people have been identified as potential suspects in the shooting based on community reports to the police.

    It was the second mass shooting in three weeks at a township pub, which are sometimes called shebeens or taverns in South Africa.

    In early December, a mass shooting at an unlicensed bar near the capital, Pretoria, left at least 12 people dead. On Monday, a 32-year-old man was arrested.

    South Africa has one of the highest homicide rates in the world, with over 26,000 reported in 2024, or a daily average of over 70. Despite stringent gun ownership rules, firearms are the most common weapons used, and many crimes employ illicit firearms, according to authorities.

  • Manhunt underway in South Africa after gunmen kill nine, injure 10 at tavern

    Manhunt underway in South Africa after gunmen kill nine, injure 10 at tavern

    Nine people were killed and at least 10 others wounded when gunmen opened fire inside a South African pub early yesterday, sparking a manhunt for the attackers in the country’s second mass shooting in less than a month.

    The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. at KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal, a township located 28 miles west of Johannesburg.

    Police said about 12 unknown suspects in a white mini-bus and a silver sedan opened fire at pub patrons and continued to shoot randomly as they sped away from the scene.

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    “Some victims were randomly shot in the streets by unknown gunmen,” police said.

    Maj. Gen. Fred Kekana, Gauteng’s acting provincial commissioner, told The Associated Press that the gunmen, some of whom covered their faces with balaclavas, were armed with an AK-47 rifle and several 9mm pistols.

    Authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspects, led by Gauteng’s Serious and Violent Crime Investigations unit in coordination with the Crime Detection Tracing Unit.

    The attack follows a string of mass shootings at bars — often called shebeens or taverns in South Africa.

    Earlier this month, multiple gunmen opened fire at an unlicensed bar near the capital, killing at least 12 people and injuring 13 others.

  • Nigeria, others share innovation cash award

    Nigeria, others share innovation cash award

    Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Zimbabwe have shared a total of Euro 18,000 in Schneider Electric together with Enactus, 2025 Energy Transition Battery Innovation Challenge, funded by the Schneider Electric Foundation.

    While the former is the global leader in energy management and automation, and sustainability leader, the former is an international non-government organisation (NGO) dedicated to inspiring students through entrepreneurial action.

    The energy company said this year’s first-place winners exemplify the ingenuity and impact of youth-led innovation across the region.

    They are Nigeria’s Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University with Energiv; South Africa’s BioWatt from WITS University; Kenya’s Strathmore University with Afya Cell; and Zimbabwe’s University of Zimbabwe’s LithiumX project.

    The winners in the four countries shared Euro 18,000 smiling to the bank with Euro 4,500 each.

    According to the energy company, this year’s Battery Innovation Challenge winners demonstrated technical ingenuity, community relevance, and strong potential for scaling impact and have received Euro cash prizes from the Schneider Electric Foundation.

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    In Nigeria, the first place went to Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (Energiv, €2000): Converting plastic waste into carbon nanotubes to enhance lithium-ion batteries; second place went to Ahmadu Bello University (Cell Matrix, €1500): Machine learning-based smart battery management system to prevent overheating and extend lifespan while the third place went to Kaduna Polytechnic (SmartVolt, €1000): Adaptive charging algorithm extending battery life through intelligent charge control.

    For South Africa, the first place – BioWatt (University of the Witwatersrand – WITS, got €2000): Harnessing microbial fuel cells and efficient circuits to generate electricity from organic waste while promoting STEM education and reducing e-waste; the second place – EcoVolt Innovation (University of the Witwatersrand – WITS, €1500): Pioneering sodium-ion and solid-state hybrid batteries using recycled materials, AI-powered monitoring, and community training; while the third place was shared by Renewable Fuels (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) & BioGlux (Sefako Makgatho University, €1000 shared): Renewa Fuels: Converting biodiesel by-products into bio-batteries; and BioGlux: A biodegradable, glucose-powered medical implant battery.

    In Zimbabwe, the first place – University of Zimbabwe (LithiumX, €2000): Low-cost recycling of lithium-ion batteries using eco-friendly hydrometallurgy; second place– National University of Science and Technology (Ukukhanya 2.0, €1500): Affordable solid-state sodium–air hybrid battery delivering clean, off-grid community power; and third place – Harare Institute of Technology (PowerPulse, €1000): Aluminium–air chemistry battery using recycled aluminium and organic waste-based cathodes.

    Kenya’s frst place went to Strathmore University (Afya Cell, €2000): AI-powered battery health analyser that extends battery life for EVs, solar, and IoT systems; second place – Meru University (E-Waste Management Through Renewable Energy Integration, €1500): Recovering lithium-ion batteries from e-waste for affordable community solar storage; and third place – Machakos University (ChargeAgain, €1000): Repurposing discarded vehicle batteries for sustainable solar storage in rural communities.

     “These innovations demonstrate the ingenuity and determination of English-speaking Africa’s youth to reimagine the energy landscape. This year’s entrants were all winners in their own right and we wish them all the success to take their innovations forward,” CEO & Country Director of Enactus South Africa, Letitia de Wet, said.

    Now in its second year, the Battery Innovation Challenge was conceived by a South African Schneider Electric engineer and is funded by the Schneider Electric Foundation. It empowers young innovators to design battery solutions addressing the region’s most pressing energy challenges. The initiative also forms part of the Foundation’s New Skills for the Future and Innovation programme.

    The programme also celebrates the continued success of the 2024 winners who have used the prize money from the Schneider Electric Foundation to further develop their concepts, including Zimbabwe: Second place winner, Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE), evolved their project CaLIX into VoltStep, a micro-battery module capable of storing the low-voltage current generated from piezoelectric sensors. This is a commercially viable, socially impactful enterprise.

    Within its first year, the project sold 8,070 pairs of VoltStep shoes, generating $104,910 in revenue, provided reliable lighting access for 892 rural students by extending study hours, produced over 900 kWh of renewable kinetic energy, and reduced household lighting costs by up to 65per cent. This project also helped earn them second place in the 2025 Enactus World Cup.

    Kenya: The winning team, Afterlife, provides second life applications by repurposing and recycling worn out batteries.  They also won other awards with their solution like the “Power the Community 2025 International Design Competition” and is now a registered company who also joined the Emerging Circular Leaders programme, sparking national conversations on circular economy innovation.

    Nigeria: Originally launched as Repo during the challenge which won third place, the project has evolved into Ecovolt—a scalable clean energy solution made from recycled e-waste. Ecovolt powers household appliances and small businesses created 20 youth jobs and sold 40 units, with 55 more on order currently.

    South Africa: Airnergy & Tech Solutions, third-place winners, have successfully commercialised their innovation.

    Indicative of the programme’s success is Airnergy & Tech Solutions, who have gone on to successfully commercialise their solutions ElectroBoost300, a 300W portable power station, now on Takealot (South Africa’s largest online retailer), providing reliable lithium-based storage for households, students, and small businesses.

     “Schneider Electric believed in us. Their support and funding helped Airnergy & Tech build a viable product, and that gave our team the confidence to keep pushing forward with sustainable energy innovation,” Neo Moabi of Airnergy & Tech Solutions, said.

    Marketing Communications & Corporate Citizenship Director, English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric, Adds Elihle Obi, said: “The Battery Innovation Challenge is proof that with the right support, students in our region can create scalable, sustainable solutions that accelerate today and tomorrow’s energy transition. We are proud to form part of this truly life changing initiative.”

  • South Africa name  two uncapped  players for AFCON 2025

    South Africa name  two uncapped  players for AFCON 2025

    South Africa named two uncapped players in a 25-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, with coach Hugo Broos seeking to give 20-year-olds Shandre Campbell and Tylon Smith added international exposure.

    The pair were surprise inclusions when Broos named his selection – the first of the 24 squads competing at the finals in Morocco later this month to be named.

    Campbell plays at Club Brugge in Belgium and Smith for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship and they have both had only a single senior start in domestic cup competition this season.

     “I’m also looking a little to the future with this selection,” Broos explained as he announced his squad. South Africa are competing at the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. next year.

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    There are nine players who survive from the squad that finished third at the last Cup of Nations finals in Cote d’Ivoire.

    “We have to do at least the same thing we did at the last Cup of Nations finals, and that is reaching the semi-finals,” said the veteran Belgian coach.

    “We are going with a lot more experience, and that’s the big change that has happened to this team over the last two years. We’ve become a lot more mature.”

    South Africa open their tournament in Marrakech on December 22 against Angola and also meet Egypt and Zimbabwe in Group B.

  • JUST IN: Tinubu delays South Africa trip over Kebbi abductions

    JUST IN: Tinubu delays South Africa trip over Kebbi abductions

    …awaits Shettima’s update on development

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put his planned trip to South Africa for the G-20 Summit on hold pending a detailed report from Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is currently in Kebbi State on an official assessment visit.

    Presidency sources confirmed on Wednesday that the President opted to await first-hand updates from the Vice President before travelling to the high-level international forum.

    Shettima is in Kebbi to review ongoing federal government interventions, engage local leaders, and assess the security and socio-economic situation in the state.

    According to a senior aide of the President who spoke to The Nation on the matter, President Tinubu is prioritising domestic developments requiring urgent attention.

    The briefing from the Vice President is expected to guide next steps in the administration’s response to unfolding issues in the North-West.

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    “Yes, the President has decided to delay his trip to the G20 event in South Africa. There’s no hush-hush about it, he’s giving serious national issues the required attention, and the unfortunate event in Kebbi, and other incidents in other parts, are not left out of his attention”, the source said.

    The Presidency had on Tuesday evening announced plans for President Tinubu to embark on a two-nation engagement to South Africa and Angola for the G20 Leaders’ Summit and the AU-EU Summit, respectively.

    According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, President Tinubu was scheduled to leave for South Africa today.

    Details shortly… 

  • Tinubu heads to South Africa for G20 Leaders’ Summit, AU-EU meeting in Angola

    Tinubu heads to South Africa for G20 Leaders’ Summit, AU-EU meeting in Angola

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for Johannesburg and Luanda, where he will participate in two major global gatherings—the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa and the 7th AU-EU Summit in Angola.

    According to a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s first stop will be Johannesburg to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled for November 22–23 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre.

    The invitation to the Nigerian leader was extended by South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently chairs the G20. 

    It follows a similar invitation President Tinubu received last year from Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva when Brazil held the group’s presidency in 2024.

    This year’s summit, themed “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” will convene leaders of the world’s top 20 economies, alongside the European Union, the African Union, and major international financial institutions. 

    Participants are expected to engage in three plenary sessions covering a broad range of global priorities, including inclusive and sustainable growth, trade and financing for development, debt challenges, disaster risk reduction, climate change, just energy transitions, food systems, critical minerals, decent work, and the future of artificial intelligence.

    Tinubu is also scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings with world leaders to advance Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda and discuss shared concerns around peace, security, and economic development.

    Following the G20 Summit, the President will proceed to Luanda for the AU-EU Summit, taking place from November 24 to 25. 

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    The meeting will bring together Heads of State and Government from both continents, as well as young leaders, innovators, and civil society groups. 

    Deliberations are expected to focus on climate change, inclusive development, digital transformation, infrastructure, the creative economy, manufacturing, and agribusiness.

    Accompanying the President on the trip are key members of his cabinet, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake; Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole; and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.

    President Tinubu is expected back in the country at the end of the two engagements.

  • Nigeria, South Africa discuss visa, other issues

    Nigeria, South Africa discuss visa, other issues

    Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to resolve visa restrictions between both countries.

    They are in the process of adopting simplified visa processes for business people.

    Besides, a meeting of top government functionaries from Nigeria and South Africa in Abuja on Tuesday reaffirmed commitment to strengthen cooperation in the area of trade and investment, defence, energy and people to people exchanges.

    Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu led the countries delegation while Ms. Thandi Moraka of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa led her country’s delegation.

    The two countries, according to a communique at the end of the meeting, also agreed to address challenges that hinder greater economic integration. 

    The political consultation was meant to strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship, cooperation, solidarity between the two countries and pursuant to the decision to adopt and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Political Consultations during the 10th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Abuja, Nigeria in December 2021.

    After much deliberations, the meeting,  reviewed the following amongst others: 

    “In terms of the Liberalisation of Visa Restrictions, it was noted that both countries are in the process of adopting simplified visa processes for businesspeople to remedy persisting visa-related challenges”.

    The two Ministers also welcomed “the finalisation of the MoU on the Early Warning Mechanism, seeing it as a transformative tool in addressing consular and migration issues. They emphasized that effective implementation of the MoU is crucial to strengthening coordination, streamlining the movement of people and goods between the two countries, thereby contributing to social, cultural, technical, scientific, tourism, and private business sector growth.”

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    The communique also stated: “Both sides acknowledged that the cultural exchanges between the two countries remain strong. Nigeria and South Africa cooperate in the film industry through an official Audio-Visual Cooperation Agreement, signed in 2021. This agreement facilitates co-production, skills transfer, investment, and joint promotion of their audio-visual sectors. Collaborations include sharing technical expertise, shooting on location in both countries, and joint participation in industry events.

    “In the area of Transport, it was noted with satisfaction that the MoU between South Africa and Nigeria on the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) was signed on 17 January 2025 in Johannesburg.”

    The parties also discussed “the MoU on Standards and Standardisation between the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) that could not be signed in Cape Town during the BNC held in 2024. It was agreed that it would be signed in March, 2025”. 

    They also directed to work towards the operationalisation of the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (JMACITI).

    The Session, the communique noted, expressed concerns that the 3rd Consular and Migration Forum (CMF) has not taken place and requested that this be convened during the 1st quarter of the year 2026 in Pretoria, and matters related to migration and consular be discussed and reviewed as was agreed in the 10th BNC.”

    The meeting however commended the work of the Defence and Security Working Group, which convened the 6th Session of the Defence Committee (DEFCOM) in Abuja from 1-5 September 2025, to review progress on the implementation of the 11th BNC decision.  “The co-chairs encouraged other Working Groups to intensify efforts to ensure the timely execution of all agreed decisions.

  • South Africa coach disappointed by World Cup sanctions

    South Africa coach disappointed by World Cup sanctions

    South Africa coach Hugo Broos has admitted his shock and disappointment after FIFA docked his team three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player, while alleging that there was “a lot of lobbying behind the scenes” to get this decision.

    “I was down, I didn’t expect it (FIFA decision), certainly not the way it went,” Broos admitted.

    “How can you have three meetings of sanctions by FIFA and there was no mention of South Africa and a day after the last meeting we got a letter from FIFA saying the case has been reopened?

    “That was very strange.

    “That means that there was a lot of lobbying behind the scenes, that’s for sure.

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     “We’re not happy to receive these sanctions, but in another way we did something that was not allowed and now we’re punished for it.”

    Broos also raised concerns that the fans are now doubting the chances of the country qualifying for next year’s World Cup.

    “People are now doubting us that we will not qualify any more. They believe Benin will win their remaining two matches. This is ridiculous. But I don’t think it will happen especially their last game – Nigeria vs Benin,” he said.

    “We have to focus on the games and we now have to go for two victories (vs Zimbabwe, Rwanda).”

  • FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, others sanctioned by FIFA

    FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, others sanctioned by FIFA

    The football governing body, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has confirmed the deduction of three points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers game against Lesotho.

    Over the years, several countries have suffered point deductions, results overturned, or matches forfeited. Below are notable examples (date, competition, reason, sanction, and impact).

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    1. Cape Verde — 2013 (2014 World Cup qualifiers)

    –          What happened: Cape Verde used Fernando Varela in a decisive qualifier when he was suspended.

    –          Sanction: The Match was forfeited, and Tunisia was awarded a 3–0 win; Cape Verde lost their playoff spot.

    –          Impact: Ruined a historic qualification run — Tunisia took the playoff place instead.

    2. Ethiopia — June 2013 (2014 World Cup qualifiers)

    –          What happened: Ethiopia fielded Minyahil Teshome Beyene, who had not served a suspension.

    –          Sanction: FIFA awarded the match to Botswana 3–0 (Ethiopia stripped of the three points).

    –          Impact: Points and a win removed from Ethiopia’s campaign.

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    3. Sudan — 2013 (2014 World Cup qualifiers)

    –          What happened: Sudan fielded Saif Ali despite him being suspended; he had scored in the match.

    –          Sanction: FIFA/CAS upheld the forfeiture and awarded a 3–0 result to the opponent (Zambia).

    –          Impact: Sudan lost the points, and an appeal was dismissed by CAS.

    4. Burkina Faso — December 2012 (2014 World Cup qualifiers / AFCON eligibility cases)

    –          What happened: FIFA found Burkina Faso had fielded an ineligible player (reports point to Herve Zengue in linked eligibility disputes).

    –          Sanction: Result(s) forfeited — a 3–0 win was awarded to the opponent, and Burkina were fined.

    –          Impact: Points were deducted from their qualifying campaign, and group positions were altered.

    5. Gabon — 2012 (2014 qualifiers/eligibility cases)

    –          What happened: Gabon played Charly Moussono (who had previously represented Cameroon in a Beach Soccer World Cup) — FIFA ruled him ineligible.

    –          Sanction: Match(es) awarded to opponents (3–0), and Gabon lost points.

    –          Impact: Group standings were affected across African qualifying groups.

    6. Togo — 2013 / 2014 qualifying windows (reported cases)

    –          What happened: Togo had a case where an ineligible player was fielded in qualifiers (leading to disciplinary action).

    –          Sanction & impact: Forfeits and points awarded to opponents in the qualifiers; several African qualifying groups were reshaped by these rulings. (See aggregated reporting on multiple African cases in 2012–2013.)

    7. Nigeria — Dec 2017 / 2018 (Russia 2018 qualifiers)

    –          What happened: Nigeria fielded Shehu Abdullahi, who had failed to serve a one-match suspension (two prior cautions).

    –          Sanction: FIFA declared the match forfeited and awarded Algeria a 3–0 win; NFF was fined.

    –          Impact: Nigeria lost three points from that fixture (the incident attracted heavy media coverage and an NFF apology).

    8. Equatorial Guinea — May 2024 (2026 World Cup qualifiers)

    –          What happened: FIFA found Emilio Nsue ineligible for two qualifiers (he played and scored in both).

    –          Sanction: FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee forfeited those matches — recorded as 3–0 losses for Equatorial Guinea; Nsue received a ban.

    –          Impact: Points and goals removed from Equatorial Guinea’s qualifying tally.

    9. South Africa — 2025 (2026 World Cup qualifiers) — (recent/high-profile example)

    –          What happened: South Africa fielded Teboho Mokoena despite him having accumulated enough cautions to be suspended. FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings and subsequently sanctioned the association.

    –          Sanction: FIFA awarded Lesotho a 3–0 win, stripped South Africa of three points, fined SAFA, and issued a warning to the player.

    –          Impact: The decision reshuffled Group C’s standings and reignited debate over delayed disciplinary processes.

  • Nigeria, South Africa top Africa’s 100 most funded start-ups

    Nigeria, South Africa top Africa’s 100 most funded start-ups

    Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt and Kenya have emerged countries with the most funded start-ups on the continent since 2019.

    According to data obtained at the weekend, the four countries also referred to as the ‘Big Four’ emerged the Top 100 most funded start-ups on the continent, roughly four out of five are headquartered or have their main office in one of the ‘Big Four’.

    The most represented country is South Africa with a total of 23 ventures, followed closely by Nigeria (22). Nigeria, however, has the highest share of start-ups in the Top 20 with seven out of 20: Opay, Flutterwave, moove, Interswitch, Moniepoint, PalmPay… and Andela though the company’s leadership is heavily US-based, and the focus on Africa less prominent than it once was, according to data compiled by Africa: The Big Deal.

    Next are Kenya and Egypt, with 17 ventures each. The biggest difference between the Big Four is probably that in South Africa, a good majority of these ventures are fintech (15 out of 23; think TymeBank, onafriq (f.k.a. MFS Africa), Jumo, Planet42…); in Egypt and Nigeria, it is almost half of them. In Kenya however, there only two out of 17: Pula, and M-Kopa (which we recently relabelled as a Fintech but has deep roots in the Energy space).

    “Beyond the Big Four, Ghana is the most represented with a total of five start-ups (mPharma, Fido, CarePoint, Zeepay and PEG (acquired by Bboxx back in 2022)). Eleven additional markets have at least one representative on the list: Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia in the North; Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Togo in the West; Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda in the East; and the DRC.

    All in all, the most-represented sub-region is Western Africa (31), with Southern, Eastern and Northern Africa almost tying. We couldn’t quite decide where to place Chipper Cash though, as they have strong roots in both Ghana and Uganda…

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    “Now on to the sector view. Fintech does come out on top with 42 ventures in our Top 100. Yet, it is quite far from the shortcut we sometimes hear that ‘only fintechs can raise big money in Africa’. As a matter of fact, the Top 100 is a pretty diverse group with quite a few start-ups in Energy as we’ve mentioned before, but also Transport & Logistics (think moove in Nigeria, Yassir in Algeria or Swvl in Egypt).

    “We also find a few AgriTechs (e.g. Apollo Agriculture or ThriveAgric), some retail start-ups (MaxAB/Wasoko, TradeDepot, or Omnibiz), and eight Healthtech ventures on the list (LXE Hearing (ex-HearX), Pharma, Cape Bio Pharms…). As well as a long tail of ventures in more niche sectors, such as Sistema.bio in waste management, SunCulture in irrigation, or the proptech Nawy. Education & Jobs is probably the biggest surprise with only one representative on the list (Andela).

    “Finally, if we group together all the ventures that we can broadly tag as ‘climate tech’ – therefore straddling multiple sectors -, we find that 26 out of the Top 100 most funded start-ups in Africa since 2019 can fall into the ‘climate tech’ category. Half of them are energy ventures (Sun King, d.light, Burn etc.); the rest are mostly Agri & Food (e.g Apollo Agriculture, Komaza) and green transportation (Spiro, Basigo, Ampersand),” the report stated.