Merge
Funding Uncategorized

South Africa’s Merge Raises $100k Funding From Platform Capital

Merge, a South African startup that connects investors with founders, has raised $100,000 from Platform Capital, a Nigeria-based VC. Merge

Airtel
Business Telecom

Airtel Africa Celebrates 10 years Milestone With 110m Customers

Airtel Africa, a telecommunications service provider in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, will celebrate its 10th year anniversary in June,

Fintech
Fintech Payment

Top Fintech Companies in Nigeria

The fintech space in Nigeria is very competitive as there are countless numbers of fintech startups/companies competing for market share.

Sticitt
Funding Venture Capital

SA’s Sticitt Secures $176k Funding From Crucis VC

Sticitt, a South African fintech startup has secured $176,000 investment from Crucis VC to help it meet operational expenses. The

Coronavirus
Funding Health

How to Raise Funds For Your Startup Despite Coronavirus

With the coronavirus pandemic, you would think venture capitalists and angel investors have stopped scouting for African startups to invest.

9Mobile
Appointment Telecom

Alan Sinfield Appointed New CEO of 9Mobile

Alan Sinfield has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of 9Mobile. Sinfield, a seasoned telecoms expert, has held leadership

Paga
Fintech Social Entrepreneurship

Paga Launches New Donation Platform in Response to Coronavirus

Paga has launched Donate.ng, a platform created to connect credible charitable causes and organisations to support and donate while elevating

Acquisition Insurtech

First Bank Exits Insurance Business, Sells 65% Stake to SA’s Sanlam

First Bank of Nigeria has sold its remaining 65% stake in FBN Insurance to Sanlam, South Africa’s largest insurance company.

Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative
Africa Entrepreneurship Funding

Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative Announces 2020 Ecosystem Partners

Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) has announced local partners from across Africa that will help identify and

Carry1st
Game Interview

Meet Carry1st, a Startup That Wants to Change African Gaming Narrative

Many of the games in Africa are not indigenous to the continent. Despite these, some startups are gradually changing the