Innovation
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676New report lays bare lack of gender diversity in African tech startup ecosystem
Disrupt Africa has released the first ever publication focused on gender equality in the African tech startup landscape, in partnership with Africa-focused...
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850Kenya to host newly launched Diageo’s Africa Digital Hub
The hub, set to be hosted at EABL headquarters in Garden City Office Park, Nairobi is a shared service designed to deliver...
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809MultiChoice, Rapyd and General Catalyst to develop new integrated payment platform for Africa
MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst announced a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated payment platform for Africa. The joint venture...
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877Female founded Zydii – a Kenya-based digital training solutions provider gets new funds
DOB Equity, Kua Ventures, Kaleo Ventures and NaiBAN have invested in a pre-seed funding round in Zydii, a Kenya-based digital training solutions...
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727How banks and PSPs can navigate cross border payment challenges in emerging markets
By Sophie Proctor As the world becomes more interconnected, cross-border payments have become an essential aspect of the financial services industry. However,...
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2.6KFigorr raises $1.5 million seed funding to support data-driven insurance for perishable goods in Africa
Gricd, a technology company that develops Internet of Things-powered solutions to support the last-mile delivery of perishable goods, has secured $1.5 million...
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1.4KQualcomm Announces Shortlist for the Inaugural Qualcomm® Make in Africa Mentorship Program
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has announced the selection of 10 startups to participate in the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa startup mentorship program,...
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502Nigerian fintech Startup Grey launches in Kenya
Nigerian Fintech startup Grey has picked Kenya as its East African Hub as it expands operations in the largest economy in the...
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563Superapp ayoba surpasses 25m monthly active users
Africa’s super app ayoba todayannounced the achievement of a significant milestone – surpassing the 25 million monthly active users’ mark as we celebrate...
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451Acasia Ventures leads Balad’s seven-figure pre-Seed round
Egyptian venture capital firm Acasia Ventures led the USD seven-figure pre-seed investment round in Cairo-based, remittance-focused fintech startup Balad. The round was...
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460Proparco invests $5 million in Egypt’s fintech sector
Proparco announced an investment in an early-stage venture capital fund managed by DisrupTech Ventures, to support development in Egypt’s fintech sector and...
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380Treepz Relaunches its App as Africa’s Largest Car-sharing Marketplace
Treepz, the leading African mobility company, has re-launched its consumer-facing app as a new innovation in Africa. It is the first car-sharing...
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668AFEX Emerges Top of Financial Times’ Ranking of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies
AFEX, Africa’s leading commodities market player, is proud to announce it has secured the top spot in the Financial Times (FT) ranking...
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627Ecobank Kenya launches new digital banking platform targeting Africa’s youth
H.E. the President, Hon. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, officially launched the Fingo Africa App (photo credit Fingo Africa) Ecobank Kenya has announced...
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440African Tech Leaders and Investors to Convene at Africa Tech Summit London
Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London, the leading tech conference that drives business and investment across the continent, will host the seventh London...
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502Nomba raises $30 million Pre-Series B Round
Nomba, a leading payment service provider for African businesses, has raised a $30 million Pre-Series B funding round to support the delivery...
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1.9KJobtech Alliance Announces its First Cohort of Inclusive Jobtech Platforms
Today, the Jobtech Alliance, steered by Mercy Corps and BFA Global, announced its first cohort of ten companies that are creating accessible,...
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987Nigerian FinTech Touch And Pay Launches New Booking Solution
Touch and Pay Technologies [TAP], a Nigerian fintech company and leading processor of micro-transactions in Africa, has announced the democratization of interstate travel...
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814Andela Rwanda Launches Apprenticeship Program to Connect Africa’s Top Organizations with Talent
Andela, the global network for remote technical talent, has announced the launch of the Andela Rwanda Apprenticeship Program, a 12-week program that...
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840Opportunik Global Fund Set to Break Barriers Through Its African and Diasporan-Focused Investment Fund
Opportunik, a private wealth fund giving Africans and Diasporans access to global investments, announced that it will launch its licensed fund on the 2nd...
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90732 Startups Selected for the Financial Solutions for Migrants Accelerator Program
Village Capital has announced 32 startups operating in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East have been selected to join the Financial Solutions for...
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934ETAP launches Takaful – the first digital car insurance product in Africa
ETAP, an insurance technology company that creates solutions and incentives to improve the automotive experience across Africa, has launched ETAP Takaful, a new...
