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2.8KInnovationJumia 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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4.0KInnovationVenture 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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4.5KEast 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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3.6KInnovationVodacom 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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4.6KEgyptSpotlight 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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9.0KAppsCash 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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5.8KInnovationTLcom 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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6.2KAfrica 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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3.9KInnovation54gene 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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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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3.8KEast 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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3.6KEast 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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4.0KAppsKenyan 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....
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4.7KAppsEdtech providing access to remote learning across the continent
Edtech is now providing essential remote learning opportunities for students across Africa, while schools are closed as a result of the COVID-19...
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4.6KAppsAntler to fund five startups tackling Covid-19 with $100K each
Global early-stage VC Antler is inviting startups tackling the Covid-19 outbreak to apply for funding. Antler plans to invest in up to...
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4.2KInnovationMobile communication solution Mobiz raises US$1m from Kalon Partners
South African venture capital firm Kalon Venture Partners today announced a US$1-million investment into Mobiz, one of the fastest growing SmartSMS marketing...
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4.3KEast AfricaWomen’s e-commerce platform Kasha gains new investment for expansion
The Finnfund has invested $1M in Kasha, the Rwandan e-commerce platform improving women’s access to genuine health, hygiene and self-care products in East...
