Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- Startups
Norsad Capital, TLG Capital launch $400 Million African Credit Platform
Norsad Capital and TLG Capital announced the beginning of a partnership to cement the market leading private credit platform
- News
Visa to invest $1 Billion in Africa to “accelerate” Digital Transformation
Visa has announced a pledge to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years to advance economies across…
- Announcements
86 African Entrepreneurs graduate from Alibaba Netpreneur Training
Alibaba Global Initiatives announced the graduation of 86 African entrepreneurs from the latest edition of the Alibaba Netpreneur Training
- Announcements
Africa Data Centres expands Nairobi’s Sameer Facility by 15MW of IT load
Africa Data Centres is expanding its Sameer facility in Nairobi by up to 15MW of IT load built in the…
- News
Two Kenyans among 30 African Entrepreneurs selected for $10,000 Anzisha Prize
The 30 entrepreneurs join the ranks of 172 young African entrepreneurs who have benefited from Anzisha Prize since its inception…
- News
MultiChoice expands Africa Accelerator Program to 8 More Countries
MultiChoice Africa Accelerator is expanding to Ivory Coast, Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Angola and Ethiopia.
- News
African Union and AfDB launch $9.73 Million Grant to encourage e-commerce adoption
The AU and AfDB have signed a grant agreement to implement Phase 1 of the Upstream Project for Digital Market…
- News
Verified.Africa, an identity verification startup has expanded to Kenya, Ghana and South Africa
Verified.Africa users can confirm the identity of one or thousands of customers in seconds, to enable speedy customer onboarding and…
- News
Africans entrepreneurs aged 15 to 22 urged to apply for $50,000 ANZISHA Prize
The Anzisha Prize is a leading venture-building program championing young African entrepreneurs between the ages 15 and 22.
- News
Spotify launches KES 12 Million Fund to support African Podcasts
The Spotify African Podcasts Fund will be administered by Africa Podfest, a Kenyan-based company that's elevating African podcasters
- Startups
Flourish VC launches Madica Investment Program focusing on Pre-Seed African Companies
Flourish Ventures has launched Madica (MADE IN AFRICA), a structured investment program for pre-seed stage technology companies in Africa
- Startups
i3 selects 30 health startups in Africa to receive $50,000 grant and support
i3 selected startups will receive a $50,000 grant and support to catalyse growth-driven partnerships with donors, industry and institutions.
- News
M-Kopa has sold over 1 million solar products, and offered $600 million in credit to Africans
M-Kopa has recently released its 2021 Impact Report with key highlights around credit offered to Africans and solar units sold.
- News
MultiChoice bet on African talent pays off as Talent Factory Graduates join industry
MultiChoice Talent Factory alumni now occupy significant industry roles across the continent. They are working as directors, producers etc.
- News
Waya, a Digital Banking App for African Diaspora, launching on September 16th
Waya has announced the upcoming launch of its full service digital bank and money transfer app that will focus on…
