Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- Startups
pawaPay raises $9M Seed led by MSA, 88mph, and Mr Eazi’s Zagadat
pawaPay has announced a $9 Million seed raise in a round led by MSA and UK-based investment fund 88mph, with…
- Startups
Egypt’s MaxAB acquires Morocco’s WaystoCap to expand across Maghreb region
MaxAB acquires WaystoCap to expand across Maghreb region
- Announcements
Facebook’s Marketplace now available in 37 more countries across Africa
Previously, Facebook Marketplace has been available in South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria.
- Announcements
Over 85 Million malware attacks reported in Africa in first half of 2021
Malware is rife across Africa with various countries exhibiting strong growth in all malware types in the first half of…
- Announcements
Binance has educated over 350,000 Crypto beginners in Africa in 2021
Since its inception in January 2020, the Binance Masterclass has provided free crypto education to over 400,000 Africans.
- Announcements
Showmax will air all EPL, La Liga & Serie A Matches
Showmax Pro will be live streaming all matches of the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and DStv Premier…
- Announcements
2Africa Announces New Cable Branches to Seychelles, Comoros and Angola
The 2Africa consortium, comprised of China Mobile International, Facebook, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC, announced today…
- Announcements
Huawei AppsUP Competition ongoing with up to $200,000 in Prizes up for Grabs
Developers across Africa have extra time to ensure they submit entries to Huawei's HMS App Innovation Content.
- Announcements
ImpactHER offers to build free websites for Women-led businesses across Africa
ImpactHER promises to offer free e-commerce websites to motivate women entrepreneurs and help promote the online presence of their businesses.
- News
Cellulant partners with Link Commerce to enable easier purchases from global retailers
The partnership between Cellulant and Link Commerce aims to break barriers between local and international commerce by addressing payment needs…
- Startups
AGRF and Heifer International announce launch of Pitch AgriHack 2021
The open competition portion of Pitch AgriHack 2021 will support companies that are driving innovation in agriculture across three categories-Early-stage,…
- Startups
Voltron Capital wants to make funding readily available for African Startups
Olumide Soyombo, one of Africa’s most prolific and active early-stage investors in tech startups, has today announced the launch of…
- News
Cellulant gets Bank of Tanzania approval to operate as Payment Service Provider
Cellulant has received the Bank of Tanzania's (BOT) approval to operate as a payment solution service provider in Tanzania. This…
- Opinion
Partnerships With Businesses and Regulators Fuel Nium’s Africa Expansion
Africa was the final part of Nium’s expansion plan in truly becoming a global player. While Nium’s African expansion began…
- Startups
Taager, Egypt’s Social eCommerce platform, closes $6.4M Seed Round
Taager will now scale its platform and expand to Middle East
