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Jumia
Appointment Ecommerce

Betty Mwangi is the New CEO of Jumia Kenyan

Betty Mwangi has been appointed as the new CEO of Jumia Kenya. She takes over from former Sam Chappatte. She

Cryptocurrency Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigeria’s Busha Secures $4.2m Seed Round Led by Jump Capital

Busha, a Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange startup, has raised a $4.2 million investment led by Jump Capital with participation from Cadenza

Funding Investment Venture Capital

Mecho Secures Funding From Ingressive Capital To Promote Automobile Technology In Nigeria

Mecho Autotech, a Nigerian auto repair shop, has announced that it has secured and undisclosed amount of funding from Ingressive

ASIP
Accelerator

ASIP Accelerator Program – Cohort 2 Powered by Startupbootcamp Afritech

The Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP) is a program founded by Moh Damush, Telecel Group CEO as a CSR activity.

Product Launch

Appzone to Launch Zone, Africa’s First Blockchain Platform For Payment Processing

Appzone, an African fintech software company, is set to launch Zone, Africa’s first blockchain platform for payment processing. The launch is

Davido
Entertainment

₦200m Playfully Raised by Davido Donated to Orphanages

Singer adds ₦50 million to take the total amount to ₦250 million Davido, the Nigerian-American singer, who recently asked his

NITDA
Blockchain

Four African Blockchain Startups Receive $125K Funding From CV Labs

Four African blockchain startups have received $125,000 in funding from Crypto Valley Labs (CV Labs). The startups will also join

NITDA
Regulation

NITDA, FCCPC Move to Stop Harrassment of Family and Friends by Loan Companies

The trend today among certain loan companies is to harass family and friends of whom defaults in loan payment. They

Bolt
Ride-hailing

Ride-hailing Firm, Bolt Launches Bolt Comfort in South Africa

Bolt, the global ride-hailing firm, has launched its “Bolt Comfort” service category designed for riders seeking more relaxation and ease. The

SME
Fintech Funding Venture Capital

Nigeria’s Bookkeeping and Finance App, Kippa Raises $3.2m Led by Target Global

Kippa, a Nigerian bookkeeping and finance app for SMEs, has raised $3.2 million in pre-seed funding led by Target Global. Entrée