Search results for "technology"
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473FundingNurturing Kenya’s Cleantech Innovation with Japan: JICA’s Project NINJA reveals 5 startups
Adding to the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Kenya comes a milestone for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in...
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1.2KGhanaTuraco acquires MicroEnsure Ghana to deepen affordable insurance coverage across Africa
Turaco, Africa’s leading tech-enabled affordable insurance company, today announced the acquisition of MicroEnsure Ghana, a pioneering microinsurance company from MIC Global. Under the deal,...
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962Innovation9 Ventures Announced for the Africa Money and DeFi Summit Investment Showcase
Africa Money and DeFi Summit has announced nine ventures selected to showcase their cutting-edge Web3, Blockchain, Fintech, and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) businesses...
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906InnovationOpera Launches MiniPay, a New Stablecoin Wallet Built on the Celo Blockchain, to Onboard Millions of Users Across Africa to Web3
Opera, a global web innovator, unveils MiniPay – a blockchain-based wallet built on the Celo blockchain. Directly integrated into the Opera Mini browser, MiniPay makes...
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1.5KInnovationITC, KTPA to support digital transformation of small business in developing countries
The Korea Technopark Association (KTPA) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), a United Nations agency, signed a Letter of Intent to promote...
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1.7KFundingInvestor-Founder Disconnect Poses Major Threat to African Tech Funding – New Report Reveals
According to a newly-released report from Wimbart, the leading PR agency specialising in tech & startup sectors across Africa and emerging markets, 71%...
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675InnovationAltSchool Africa launches new schools to upskill Africans in creative and business industries
Skill-to-market platform AltSchool Africa, has expanded its learning faculty to introduce Creative Economy, and Business schools, following an impressive 40% completion rate in...
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898FinTechRenew Capital Angels Invest in Kenyan Fintech FlexPay
Renew Capital Angels have invested in an innovative Kenyan fintech, FlexPay. FlexPay’s “save now, buy later” platform allows customers to purchase products...
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940Innovation12 growth stage startups selected for 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa
VC4A is proud to announce the 12 African startups that have been selected to participate in the 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa....
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1.4KInnovationFirst international AWS Skills Center opens in Cape Town, South Africa
Amazon Web Services (AWS) opened its first international AWS Skills Center in Cape Town, South Africa, continuing on a mission to remove...
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906InnovationMastercard to Buy Stake in MTN’s $5.2 Billion Fintech Unit
By Bloomberg Mastercard Inc. agreed to take a minority stake in the financial-technology business of MTN Group Ltd., Africa’s biggest wireless carrier,...
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965FundingFarm CI Emerges Winner at AFEX Code Cash Crop 4.0 Ag-hackathon
AFEX, Africa’s leading commodities market player, hosted its fourth annual ag-hackathon, Code Cash Crop 4.0, aimed at harnessing the intersection of technology,...
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1.3KFundingFounders Factory Africa Raises $144m Funding from Mastercard Foundation, Johnson & Johnson
Founders Factory Africa has secured an additional $114 million in funding to scale its model to better serve founders across the African tech...
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615OpEdThe Plastic Pollution Treaty: A Global Solution for Africa’s Environment
By Zaynab Sadan Plastic pollution is an urgent crisis threatening our planet’s and our communities’ well-being. Increasing volumes of plastic in our...
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857FinTechMastercard and Lipa Later Group Join Forces to Drive Financial Inclusion and Expand Buy Now, Pay Later Solutions in Africa
Mastercard has today announced a strategic partnership with Lipa Later, a leading credit led and technology-driven fintech. This collaboration aims to accelerate...
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787FundingRemedial Health raises $12 million to deliver financial services for neighbourhood pharmacies
Remedial Health, a healthtech startup that develops solutions to make Africa’s pharmaceutical value chain more efficient, has secured $12 million in an...
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875InnovationMastercard partners with Alerzo to digitize SMEs in the Nigerian FMCG space
Mastercard, a global leader in financial services, has joined forces with Alerzo, Nigeria’s leading technology service provider, to address the challenges faced...
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736NewsNew report from Duplo reveals that Nigeria trails South Africa and Kenya in Africa’s B2B payment revolution
A new report from Duplo, a business payment platform for African businesses of all sizes, has revealed that Nigeria trails South Africa and...
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885FinTechExness expands its Fintech Scholarships program to Kenya
Multi-asset broker Exness is extending its popular Fintech Scholarships program to Kenya in partnership with the United States International University (USIU). The...
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993FinTechFlutterwave Launches Tuition to Ease Education Fee Payments for Africans Abroad and on the Continent
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has launched Tuition, a new payment product, to allow African users to conveniently pay various fees...
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993NewsThe Bank of Tanzania grants license to DPO Pay
Leading African digital payments provider, DPO Pay, registered under One Payment Tanzania Limited, has received approval from the Bank of Tanzania to...
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987InnovationChapa Partners with Telegram to Revolutionize Digital Payments in Ethiopia
Chapa, the leading payment solution provider in Ethiopia, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Telegram, one of the world’s most...
