-
Nigerian fintech platform Okra has secured a $1mn pre-seed fundraise from TLcom Capital, strengthening its push to build the infrastructure for Africa’s next wave of fintech innovation. The platform is building the first API in Africa to retrieve real-time financial data from a bank account to any web or...
-
As the coronavirus continues to spread, growing concerns have led RwandAir to suspend all flights to China with ‘immediate effect’. The suspension is indefinite with the expectation of review later in February....
-
The Google Developer Space which sits in Africa’s most active tech hub, Lagos, Nigeria, is open to African developers, entrepreneurs, and startups and will house the Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa....
-
From black tax, racecards and white privilege “Mzansipoli” has everyone laughing out loud and kind of wishing it was a real game! A South African restaurant chain, Nandos that specializes in Portuguese food has released a new cheeky television advertisement called ‘Mzansipoli’ – a board game based on ‘survival,...
-
Launch of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Insights publication to celebrate woman leaders and entrepreneurs across Africa...
-
Ten entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) final, a philanthropic initiative spearheaded by the Jack Ma Foundation. After seven months and nearly 10,000 applications, the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative has chosen the 10 finalists for the competition‘s grand finale event in Accra, Ghana, next month. The finalists were chosen...
-
Nigerian fintech startup Kuda — a digital-only retail bank has raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding led by Haresh Aswani. Kuda, Nigeria’s first digital-only bank with a standalone license, has raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding led by Haresh Aswani, as reported on Wednesday, Sept 11, 2019. Ragnar Meitern and...
-
ShopIt, Exportunity, and Wakulima are the three startups from South Africa, Benin, and Tanzania that have been announced winners of the Nestlé Research and Development (R&D) Innovation Challenge. Three startups from South Africa, Benin and Tanzania have emerged the winners of the Nestlé Research and Development (R&D) Innovation Challenge. The startups are ShopIt, Exportunity, and Wakulima....
-
Travel and Experiences startup from New-York, Tastemakers Africa has raised a $1 million seed round — led by Precursor Ventures. New-York based travel and experiences startup, Tastemakers Africa have raised a $1 million seed round to help them connect people with authentic experiences and travel options. Whether you are...
Nigerian fintech platform Okra has secured a $1mn pre-seed fundraise from TLcom Capital, strengthening its push to build the infrastructure for Africa’s next wave of fintech innovation. The platform is building the first API in Africa to retrieve real-time financial data from a bank account to any web or...
As the coronavirus continues to spread, growing concerns have led RwandAir to suspend all flights to China with ‘immediate effect’. The suspension is indefinite with the expectation of review later in February....
The Google Developer Space which sits in Africa’s most active tech hub, Lagos, Nigeria, is open to African developers, entrepreneurs, and startups and will house the Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa....
From black tax, racecards and white privilege “Mzansipoli” has everyone laughing out loud and kind of wishing it was a real game! A South African restaurant chain, Nandos that specializes in Portuguese food has released a new cheeky television advertisement called ‘Mzansipoli’ – a board game based on ‘survival,...
Launch of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Insights publication to celebrate woman leaders and entrepreneurs across Africa...
Ten entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) final, a philanthropic initiative spearheaded by the Jack Ma Foundation. After seven months and nearly 10,000 applications, the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative has chosen the 10 finalists for the competition‘s grand finale event in Accra, Ghana, next month. The finalists were chosen...
Nigerian fintech startup Kuda — a digital-only retail bank has raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding led by Haresh Aswani. Kuda, Nigeria’s first digital-only bank with a standalone license, has raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding led by Haresh Aswani, as reported on Wednesday, Sept 11, 2019. Ragnar Meitern and...
ShopIt, Exportunity, and Wakulima are the three startups from South Africa, Benin, and Tanzania that have been announced winners of the Nestlé Research and Development (R&D) Innovation Challenge. Three startups from South Africa, Benin and Tanzania have emerged the winners of the Nestlé Research and Development (R&D) Innovation Challenge. The startups are ShopIt, Exportunity, and Wakulima....
Travel and Experiences startup from New-York, Tastemakers Africa has raised a $1 million seed round — led by Precursor Ventures. New-York based travel and experiences startup, Tastemakers Africa have raised a $1 million seed round to help them connect people with authentic experiences and travel options. Whether you are...