Africa Tech Digest — Week of June 14, 2026
This week's top 10 stories from across the African tech ecosystem.
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This week's top stories from across the African tech ecosystem.
1. Moroccan proptech Agenz raises $5 million to digitise real estate transactions
TechCabal · Nigeria · West Africa
Moroccan proptech startup Agenz has secured $5 million in Series A funding from Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures, and Saviu Ventures to digitize real estate transactions across North Africa. The capital will support the company's expansion as it aims to streamline property dealings in a region where manual processes remain dominant.
2. TiE Dubai Opens Women-Focused Startup Program as MENA Funding Shows Signs of Recovery
TechMoran · Kenya · East Africa
TiE Dubai has launched applications for its 2026 Women MENA Program, a seventh-year initiative targeting women-led startups as funding activity picks up across the region. The program aims to accelerate scaling for female founders navigating the Middle East and North Africa investment landscape. This comes as MENA's startup funding environment shows early signs of recovery after recent downturns.
3. Egypt’s MNT-Halan secures funding at $1.4bn valuation
Disrupt Africa (North Africa) · Pan-Africa · North Africa
Egyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan has raised undisclosed equity funding at a $1.4 billion valuation, cementing its status as a regional leader in digital banking for underserved populations. Founded in 2018, the company provides digital banking and electronic payment solutions to previously unbanked users across its ecosystem serving small and micro businesses. The funding round positions MNT-Halan to expand its digital-first financial services across North Africa.
4. Inside West Africa’s First Omnifactory and Its Promise for Nigeria’s Industrial Future
TechEconomy.ng · Nigeria · West Africa
West Africa's First Omnifactory Lagos-based Arridex has launched West Africa's first omnifactory—a multi-technology additive manufacturing facility designed to accelerate industrial production across Nigeria. The facility represents a significant infrastructure advancement for the country's manufacturing sector, leveraging additive technologies to reduce production timelines and costs for industrial clients.
5. Bolt Rewards Top Drivers Across Nigeria to Boost Service Quality, Community Engagement
TechEconomy.ng · Nigeria · West Africa
Bolt has launched a rewards program for top-performing drivers across Nigeria, distributing household appliances and gifts to incentivize professionalism and boost service quality. The initiative aims to strengthen driver retention and engagement on the platform amid intensifying competition in Nigeria's ride-hailing market.
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