Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- 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…
- News
Meta’s ‘Creators of Tomorrow’ campaign celebrates Crazy Kennar & Kwambox
Meta has announced the launch of a the 'Creators of Tomorrow' campaign that seeks to celebrate emerging talents from around…
- Interesting Reads
How AfCFTA will spur wealth creation in Africa
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was signed on 21st March 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda, by 44 out of the…
- Startups
Kenya’s iProcure closes $10.2M Series B to expand to Uganda and Tanzania
The funding will support iProcure’s expansion into Uganda & Tanzania, as well as the launch of a credit offering for agro-retailers
- Startups
Koolboks closes $2.5M Seed Round to Scale Solar Refrigeration across Africa
Koolboks renewable energy company to expand pay-as-you-go cold storage solution for off-grid users in Kenya
- News
Many Africans believe technology developments have changed perception of continent
When asked if recent developments in African technology had impacted their perception of the continent, 4 out of 5 (84.6%)…
- News
Finverity has launched Emerging Leaders Programme to train future finance leaders
Finverity has announced the launch of its Emerging Leaders Programme that aims to identify, nurture, and grow future trade finance…
- News
Autochek acquires CoinAfrique to expand into Francophone Africa
Autocheck has acquired CoinAfrique in a move to expand into Francophone Africa. This comes after they acquired Cheki in Kenya…
- News
realme partners with Jumia to sell devices across African markets
Jumia has announced it has gotten into partnership with realme to avail the company's devices across African markets
