Tony Elumelu Foundation
Accelerator Africa Entrepreneurship Funding Innovation Startup

Applications For TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is Now Open

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has started accepting applications for the fifth cycle of its entrepreneurship programme. One thousand selected applicants

Tony Elumelu Foundation
Accelerator Africa Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship Startup Technology

Applications For TEF Entrepreneurship Programme 2019 Opens Jan. 1

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has announced that it will begin accepting applications for the fifth cycle of its entrepreneurship programme

PAM Africa
News

PAM Africa Hosted Inaugural PAMDAY Event Showcasing Innovations in Renewable Energy

In a significant step towards addressing the continent’s energy needs, PAM Africa recently hosted its inaugural PAMDAY event at the PAM Centre.

Proparco
Product Launch

Rubyx Launches ‘Lending as a Service’ For African Microfinance Startups With Proparco Support

Proparco has granted a €400,000 loan to Rubyx through the Bridge by Digital Africa facility. This will enable the African

Kola Aina
Appointment

Venture Platform’s Kola Aina Joins EFInA Board

Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) Limited has announced the appointment of Kola Aina, Founding Partner and General Partner at Ventures Platforms,

Cartona
Business Ecommerce Funding Investment

Cartona Closes $8.1m Series A Funding in Debt, Equity Investment

Cartona, the B2B platform digitising and empowering stakeholders of Egypt’s traditional trade market – including mom-and-pop stores, hotels, restaurants, ​​cafes,

Salesforce
Startup Women

Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund Joins Allison for the 5th Anniversary Edition of the Future Is Female Mentorship Program

Allison, a global integrated marketing and communications agency, has announced that Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund has partnered with the agency

d.light
Clean Energy Funding Investment Venture Capital

d.light closes $176m Funding For Affordable Off-grid Solar in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

d.light, the global provider of transformational household products and affordable finance for low-income households, has announced the closing of a

Visa
Accelerator Startup

Visa Names African Fintech Startups For the 2nd Cohort of its Accelerator Program

Visa, a global digital payments firm, has announced the startups shortlisted from across Africa to participate in the second cohort

Amazon
Ecommerce

Amazon Launches in South Africa

Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon.co.za, providing customers in South Africa with a new online shopping experience. For products