Google
Africa Internet Report Technology

New Google-IFC Report Estimates Africa’s Internet Economy Could be Worth $180 billion by 2025

e-Conomy Africa 2020, a new report released today by Google and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), estimates that Africa’s Internet economy

Jumia
Ecommerce Jumia Report

Q3 Report: Jumia Records 22% Increase in Gross Profit As Operating Loss Decreases

Jumia has reported a year-on-year gross profit increase of 22% in its 2020 Q3 report released on Tuesday. The report

Black Friday
Business Ecommerce Jumia

Four Tips to Buy Cheaper Products, Secure Free Delivery During Black Friday

Oh, yes, it is quite phenomenal how in recent years, both ecommerce players and retailers have used Black Friday to

Orange
Awards Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship Startup

Orange Reveals Winners of 10th edition of Orange Africa and Middle East Social Entrepreneur Prize

In 2020, the Orange Africa and the Middle East Social Entrepreneur Prize (POESAM) celebrates its tenth birthday! In addition to

Swedfund
Funding Health Investment Startup Venture Capital

Swedfund Invests $1m in Kasha Global to Support Women’s Health and Self-care in East Africa

Swedfund, the Swedish Development finance institution, has announced its investment in Kasha Global, a Femtech e-commerce platform with subsidiaries in

Mastercard
Digital Payment SMEs

Mastercard Enables SMEs in Nigeria Through Launch of Affordable Payment Solutions

Mastercard has launched a new low-cost payment solution that enables small business owners to move their businesses online and accept

Women in Business
Africa Entrepreneurship Innovation Hub Startup

CcHUB and iHub Unveils The 15 Startups in Women in Business Cohort 2

CcHUB and iHub have announced the 15 women-led startups from Kenya and Nigeria that will participate in Women in Business

Sokowatch
Competition Ecommerce Payment

Sokowatch Emerges Winner of ‘Visa Everywhere Initiative’ 2020

Sokowatch, the innovative East African e-commerce platform, has been named winner of the Visa Everywhere Initiative – Pandemic Challenge in the

Aptive Capital
Entrepreneurship Funding Investment Venture Capital

Aptive Capital Announces 3 African Startups to Each Receive $10,000 Equity-Investment

Aptive Capital, a US-based VC, has announced its investment in three early-stage startups in Africa; Nigeria, and Uganda. Earlier in

Paxful
Appointment Bitcoin Cryptocurrency

Paxful Boosts Operations in Nigeria by Expanding Local Footprint

Global peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace, Paxful, has plans to strengthen operations in Nigeria with a physical presence in Lagos which will be