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1.2KInnovation2024: What is next for the African Web3 Space? Key industry figures predict
As crypto leaders head to Nairobi for the Sixth Africa Tech Summit, this last year may have been relatively quieter for Web3 development...
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1.4KFunding10 Ventures Announced for the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 Investment Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced ten African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to a diverse audience of industry experts,...
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1.4KInnovationUNDP and African Leaders Launch Timbuktoo Initiative to Unleash Africa’s Startup Revolution
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched today the bold and ambitious “timbuktoo” initiative together with African countries. In a special session...
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798FundingIFC invests $20 million in Africa50 Fund to support sustainable infrastructure development in Africa
To support sustainable infrastructure development across Africa, IFC has announced a $20 million equity investment in the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF Fund),...
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1.2KBlockchainTop Use Cases of Blockchain Technology in Africa
Beyond all the hype, blockchain technology has multiple use cases that could bring positive changes to various sectors on the African continent....
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1.4KNewsNODO Wrapped: The Product Community Startup For Blockchain In Africa
Over a hundred thousand users are currently signed up on NODO, arguably one of the continent’s most valuable products launched in 2023. Not...
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927FundingEIB Global announces $30 million investment in Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a VC fund for African entrepreneurs
Innovative businesses and start-ups across Africa will benefit from better access to risk capital thanks to a US$30 million equity investment by EIB...
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661InnovationMastercard partners with illicocash to launch virtual cards in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mastercard has initiated a strategic partnership with illicocash, the fintech arm of Rawbank, to introduce a virtual card program in the Democratic...
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982FundingOctavia Carbon Raises Capital to Advance Carbon Capture Technology
Octavia Carbon, based in Kenya, has secured investment to advance its Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, focusing on CO2 extraction from the...
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2.4KNewsTop 5 African Web3 Projects To Keep An Eye on in 2024
As 2024 approaches we look at the growth in the African Web3 industry, with innovation and adoption set to conintue. The list...
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2.4KInnovationTechstars, announces 12 new investments through its Africa-focused program
Techstars, the most active startup investor in Africa, has announced its second cohort of 12 companies to participate in its pan-African accelerator...
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1.3KInnovationCopia Global and Visa Partner to Bring Financial Services to the African Mass Market
Copia Global, the leading ecommerce/fintech platform for African mass market consumers, and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, have announced a...
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1.1KFundingEV startup BasiGo secures $5m debt facility to scale local production
BasiGo, the Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer has secured $5 million in debt funding from the British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development...
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1.3KFundingtappi Raises $1.5M to digitize and build online trust for African SMEs
tappi, an end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $1.5M in an oversubscribed Pre-Seed round led...
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967InnovationMTN Business App of the Year Awarded to Tech Prodigy From the EWSETA Hackathon Category
An up-and-coming team of app developers take the prize for their exceptional skills, creativity, and problem-solving prowess in the 2023 MTN App of the...
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1.3KInnovationMastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund breaking barriers – expands its portfolio with three new deals empowering African entrepreneurs
The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund (the Fund) is pleased to announce that three Investment Vehicles (IVs) received investment approvals: Chui Ventures, VestedWorld,,...
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1.4KInnovationM-KOPA Expands to Ghana, Unlocking $10m in Credit for Customers
M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, today announced the official launch of its flexible digital financing model in Ghana following a successful pilot phase....
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543NewsThe climate tech changemakers driving positive growth and resilience across Africa
The Africa Tech Summit Podcast proudly introduces its new Climate, Tech & Sustainability series, featuring influential voices and innovative solutions driving climate-positive...
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854ClimateKenyan climate tech startup Amini raises $4 million seed funding raises to accelerate growth into new sectors
Amini a Nairobi-based climate tech startup focused on solving Africa’s environmental data gap through artificial intelligence and satellite technology, has raised $4...
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1.4KInnovationAFEX Launches FETC Product on New Digital Trading Platform
Africa’s leading commodities player, AFEX, has launched Africa Exchange, a digital platform for trading commodities. The platform follows AFEX’s first foray into digital commodities trading...
