Moniepoint
Fintech Startup

Moniepoint Supports Financial Literacy in Low-Income Communities

Moniepoint has provided an opportunity for kids in low-income and underserved communities in Lagos to receive financial literacy in a

Brass
Acquisition

Paystack-Led Investors Acquire Fintech Startup, Brass

Brass, a Nigerian fintech startup, has been acquired by an investment group led by Paystack, with participation from PiggyVest, Ventures

Channel
Cloud Technology

Rethinking Channel And Embracing a Subscriptions-based Cloud

The channel is undergoing a significant transformation. The shift from traditional perpetual software licenses and server hardware sales to subscription-based

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

Cybersecurity
Cyber security

Ensuring Food Security in South Africa Via Enhanced Cybersecurity for Farmers

Technology has improved productivity, efficiency, and communication in every industry across the globe, and agriculture is no exception. Once considered

OpenseedVC
News

OpenseedVC Launches With First Close Of $10M Fund To Be First Investor In Operators Starting Their Technology Companies

OpenseedVC, a new operator-led fund seeking to be the first investors in operators starting their technology companies across Africa and

Omniretail
Business Ecommerce

OmniRetail Emerges First in Financial Times’ Ranking of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Omniretail, a B2B enablement platform focusing on digital infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced it has secured the top position in

MEST Africa
Startup

MEST Africa Announces 12 Companies Selected for its First Cohort of the Mastercard FoundationEdTech Fellowship

MEST Africa has announced the selection of 12 startups for the inaugural Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ghana. The Mastercard

Swypex
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Egyptian Fintech Startup, Swypex Secures $4m Seed Round

Swypex, the Egyptian fintech startup, has raised a $4 million seed investment round led by Accel. The investment also included

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