Africa Developer Event

Google Launches First Developers Space in Lagos

Google has launched its first Developers Space in Lagos, Nigeria. Previously referred to as the Google Launchpad Space, the Google

Uber
Business Government Ride-hailing

On-demand Motorcycle Startups Caught in Web of Lagos Government Ban on Okadas

On-demand motorcycle startups like ORide by OPay, Gokada and MaxOkada have been caught in the web of the Lagos State

Investments
Africa Investment Newsletter

Last Week in Review (20th-26th): It Rained Investments in African Startups

Last week was a wonderful week for African startups as it rained dollars and equity investments from investors, fund managers

Make-IT in Africa
Accelerator Innovation Hub SDGs

Make-IT in Africa Launches Challenge For Innovation Hubs

Make-IT in Africa, a tech entrepreneurship initiative implemented by GIZ is inviting innovation hubs and other intermediaries to pitch innovative,

African Drone Business Challenge
Africa Startup Technology

Two Nigerian Drone Startups Selected For Finals of African Drone Business Challenge

For the first edition of the African Drone Business Challenge, 10 African drone startups have been selected for the finals,

Jumia
Africa Appointment Ecommerce

Massimiliano Spalazzi Appointed as Jumia Nigeria CEO

Massimiliano Spalazzi has been appointed as CEO of Jumia Nigeria replacing Juliet Anammah who is now the of chairwoman of

Airtel
Africa Fintech Mobile Money

Airtel Money Partners Western Union to Facilitate Mobile Remittance Service

Airtel Africa plc, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa,

PlentyWaka
Business Ride-hailing Technology

Plentywaka Introduces “Scan and Ride” Feature, Adds More Routes

Plentywaka, a Nigerian vehicle hailing startup, has introduced ‘Scan and Ride’ feature to allow its riders access to its premium

Paga
Acquisition Africa Fintech

Paga Acquires Ethiopian Software Devt Company Apposit, Expands to Mexico

Paga, a Nigerian fintech startup has acquired Apposit, an Ethiopian fintech startup for an undisclosed fee. Paga also announced that

FSD Africa Investment
Africa Fintech Investment

MFS Africa and Frontclear Receive $3.2m Investment From FSD Africa Investments

Two African fintechs, MFS Africa and Frontclear have received $3.2 million in investments from FSD Africa Investments. While MFS Africa,