Search results for "development"
-
1.4KFundingtappi 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...
-
1.1KInnovationMTN 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...
-
1.4KInnovationMastercard 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,,...
-
941ClimateKenyan 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...
-
1.5KInnovationAFEX 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...
-
1.0KInnovationOrange introduces its super-app, Max it, to simplify everyday life for people in Africa and the Middle East
Following the success of its My Orange and Orange Money applications, used by over 22 million customers every day, Orange (www.Orange.com) is...
-
1.1KReportGlobal Exports from African Businesses Increases by 50%, Spearheaded by Women
ANKA, the ”all in one” Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for African businesses, has announced the publication of a white paper in partnership...
-
1.0KcryptoWicrypt’s Web3 WiFi hotspots go live in the peaq ecosystem
Wicrypt Network, a decentralized mobile Internet sharing and monetization network, announces expanding its integration with pea`q, the go-to blockchain for real-world applications....
-
1.2KEgyptMNT-Halan Closes $130 Million Securitization
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s first unicorn and fastest growing fintech, announced today that it has closed five tranches of securitized bond issuances through its microfinance and...
-
1.3KFundingBritish International Investment Commits US$26.5M to AFEX to Address Food Security
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, today announced a US$26.5 million commitment to AFEX, Africa’s leading commodities...
-
1.3KInnovationReport reveals investment blockages in countering Uganda’s climate change damage
Impact Investors are favouring digital applications and solar power solutions to reduce carbon emissions in East Africa over crucial water and temperature...
-
1.5KFundingUntapped Global, Secures US$3 Million From E3 Capital to Scale its Real-Time Data Platform and Accelerate Adoption of Climate Smart Solutions in Africa
Untapped Global, a revenue-based asset financing platform, successfully secured US$3 million in seed funding led by E3 Capital. The investment from E3...
-
2.0KGhanaTuraco 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,...
-
938NewsCrossBoundary Access’ Blended Finance Model Attracts $10 Million for Mini-Grids from AfDB’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA)
Africa’s first blended finance facility for mini-grids, CrossBoundary Access, announced $10 million in new funding commitments from the African Development Bank (AfDB)...
-
1.3KCryptocurrency AfricaThe State of Web3 in Ghana
Ghana is one of the bright spots in Africa’s cryptocurrency story. The West African country has often been touted as a state...
-
3.9KFundingNestcoin raises a $1.9M strategic round to Fuel Onboard Wallet’s Growth
Nestcoin has successfully raised $1.9M in a strategic funding round led by Hashed Emergent, with participation from a global consortium of investors including...
-
2.8KInnovationITC, 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...
-
872FundingFSD Africa Investments commits $19.5 million to boost climate resilience in Africa
FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), the investing arm of FSD Africa, today announces new investments totalling US$19.5 million to support climate adaptation and climate-aligned infrastructure...
-
3.0KInnovationFirst 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...
-
3.3KInnovationFour New African Asset Funds Announced Under the Prosper Africa Catalytic Investment Facility
Prosper Africa is pleased to announce four new partnerships with African asset fund managers under the Prosper Africa Catalytic Investment Facility that will mobilize...
-
1.3KFundingRemedial 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...
-
1.3KNewsNew 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...
