Tag: African Investment
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🇳🇬 Nigerian Startup Terra Industries Raises Record $52 Million Seed Round to Expand Autonomous Security Across Africa
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria’s emerging technology sector is gaining international attention after Terra Industries, a Nigerian security technology company developing autonomous drones and advanced security systems, reportedly raised $52 million in seed funding, marking what is being described as the largest seed round in African startup history. The funding represents a significant vote of confidence…
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🇬🇭 Ghana to Host Diaspora Town Hall at Osu Castle as Government Deepens Engagement With Ghanaians Abroad
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana is preparing to bring members of its global diaspora closer to national development discussions as the Diaspora Affairs Office hosts a town hall meeting on September 18, 2026, at the Osu Castle Gardens in Accra. The event is expected to provide a platform for Ghanaians living abroad to engage directly with…
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🇷🇼How to Start a Business in Rwanda as a Foreigner: 100% Ownership, Taxes, Documents and Capital Requirements
KIGALI, RWANDA — Rwanda has positioned itself as one of Africa’s most business-friendly destinations for international entrepreneurs, investors and companies looking to establish operations on the continent. For foreign entrepreneurs, one of the country’s biggest advantages is that 100% foreign ownership is permitted in companies registered in Rwanda. Contrary to a common misconception, a foreign…
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🇹🇿 Tanzania Says American Billionaire Cannot Sell $7.9 Million Island He Claimed to Own
An unusual property dispute has emerged in Tanzania after American billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper announced that he was selling his private island in Lake Tanganyika for $7.9 million—only for Tanzanian authorities to clarify that he does not actually own the land. Draper announced on August 28 that he was putting his Tanzanian island on…
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🇬🇭 DTRT Apparel: Empowering Ghana’s Garment Industry with Pan-African Purpose
DTRT Apparel is quickly becoming one of the leading players in Africa’s textile and apparel sector. Based in Ghana, this homegrown company is not only making waves in global supply chains but also standing as a symbol of African resilience, innovation, and empowerment. With a workforce of nearly 2,500 people—primarily young Ghanaians—DTRT Apparel demonstrates the…