COVID-19
Digital Health

Covid-19, Telecommuting and Africa’s Digital Space

It is no news that the outbreak and proliferation of Covid-19 have had some of the most acute implications on

BitMEX
Bitcoin Investment Venture Capital

Why BitMEX Just Invested in VALR, a South African Bitcoin Exchange

100x Ventures, the venture arm of the parent company of BitMEX, invested in South Africa’s largest Bitcoin exchange, VALR. Two

Africa Online Safety Fund
Funding Internet

Impact Amplifier Invites Application to $1m Africa Online Safety Fund

Impact Amplifier with the support of Google.org has set up an Africa Online Safety Fund worth $1,000,000 and it is

Orange
Banking Financial Inclusion Product Launch Telecom

Orange Bank Africa Launches to Provide Greater Access to Financial Services in West Africa

Orange and NSIA, a leader of bancassurance, have announced the launch of Orange Bank Africa in Abidjan and Côte d’Ivoire.

Dara Owoyemi
Appointment Venture Capital

Dara Owoyemi Appointed Interim AVCA CEO

Dara Owoyemi has been appointed the interim CEO by the Board of Directors of the African Private Equity and Venture

Mastercard
Cryptocurrency Partnership Payment

Mastercard Makes it Easier for Consumers to Hold and Activate Cryptocurrencies

Mastercard has announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency program, making it simpler and faster for partners to bring secure, compliant

Facebook
Africa Internet

Facebook’s Connectivity Investments in Africa to Hit $57 Billion in the Next Five Years

Today, Facebook released findings from The Impact of Facebook’s Connectivity Initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa, a study conducted by Analysys Mason

Bolt
Business Ride-hailing

Bolt Launches ‘Bolt Go’, a Cheaper Option For Riders That Cost 20% Less, in SA

Bolt, formerly known as Taxify has launched Bolt Go, a Cheaper option for riders that cost approximately 20% less than

BitMEX
Cryptocurrency Funding

VALR, a South African Crypto Startup Secures $3.4m Investment Led by 100x Ventures

VALR, a South African cryptocurrency startup has announced today that it has raised US$3.4-million series A funding led by100x Ventures.

Vodacom
Apps Fintech

Vodacom and Alipay Partner to Create ‘Super App’ in South Africa

Vodacom Group has partnered with Alipay to allow South Africans to shop online, pay utility bills, listen to podcasts, play