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5.5KAdvisory NewsSubmissions formally open for two new telecoms licenses in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) has today launched the request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for two new telecoms licenses in Ethiopia....
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4.8KInnovationNaspers invests in agri-tech startup Aerobotics
Naspers announced a R100 million ($5.5M) investment in agritech business Aerobotics, through its early-stage business funding initiative Naspers Foundry. Aerobotics is a...
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4.1KEast AfricaMastercard partners with East African tech ventures to drive financial inclusion
The health and economic consequences of COVID-19 have highlighted the critical need to support vulnerable populations, many of whom are disproportionately impacted...
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4.6KEast AfricaNovastar raises $108M to invest in startups in Africa
Novastar held the final closing of Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II (NVAF II) with total commitments of $108 million. Now managing more...
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2.9KInnovationJumia cuts costs, hopes for lockdown boost
Struggling e-commerce platform Jumia Technologies reported an almost 7 percent fall in first quarter revenue due to supply chain disruptions, particularly in...
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4.1KInnovationVenture for Africa program to match global talent with leading African tech startups
Global fellowship program Venture for Africa (VFA), has opened applications for its inaugural cohort, the Venture for Africa C19 Remote Fellowship. The...
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4.6KEast AfricaGoodwell Investments leads Series A in East Africa Fruits
East Africa Fruits Co., a Tanzanian company addressing food distribution challenges to improve efficiencies in the farm-to-market sector, announced that it closed...
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3.7KInnovationVodacom launches 5G mobile network in South Africa
Mobile operator Vodacom Group has switched on Africa’s first live 5G mobile network in three cities in South Africa, with further rollouts...
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4.7KEgyptSpotlight on the Egyptian tech scene
Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series of webinars and digital content sharing insights from across the African tech ecosystem. In...
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9.1KAppsCash and Crypto app Bundle launches in Nigeria backed by Binance
Bundle, an Africa-focused social payments app for cash and cryptocurrencies, backed by Binance has launched in Nigeria. Founded by Yele Bademosi, formerly...
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5.9KInnovationTLcom invests in Nigerian fintech data platform Okra
Nigerian fintech platform Okra has secured a $1mn pre-seed fundraise from TLcom Capital, strengthening its push to build the infrastructure for Africa’s...
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5.5KEast AfricaTigo Tanzania has extended its Mobile Money service across East Africa
Tigo Tanzania has extended its Mobile Money service across East Africa. Tigo Pesa subscribers can now send or receive money to or...
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4.6KAppsYoco launches online payment solutions as in-person transactions fall by 90%
South African fintech Yoco has announced it has launched a suite of online payment solutions for merchants to sustain their cash flow...
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6.3KAfrica Tech SummitNigeria’s tech opportunity in a crisis
Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series of webinars and digital content sharing insights from across the African tech ecosystem. Nigeria’s...
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4.0KInnovation54gene raises $15M Series A to accelerate African genetics research
54gene,the African genomics research, services, and development company has closed a Series A round of $15M, led by Adjuvant Capital, a life...
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3.4KEast AfricaFacebook launches Coronavirus Information Centers across Africa
Facebook is expanding its Coronavirus Information Center to 17 more countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The Information Centers form part of Facebook’s effort...
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4.0KInnovation
Ventures survival strategies in a downturn webinar
Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series of webinars and digital content sharing insights from across the African tech ecosystem. The Ventures...
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3.9KEast AfricaKenyan tech companies step up to enable free distribution of sanitation products
A broad coalition of Kenyan tech companies has today launched Safe Hands Kenya to deploy free soap, hand sanitizer, surface disinfectant and...
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3.7KEast AfricaTala launches loans to support Kenyan businesses through the crisis
Many Kenyan communities and small businesses now find themselves in a tough financial position due to COVID-19. Mobile lender Tala has launched...
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4.1KAppsKenyan logistics platform Amitruck gains investment from GreenTec Capital
GreenTec Capital has announced an investment in Kenya’s Amitruck, a mobile and web-based trucking logistics platform that brings together cargo owners and transporters....
