DrugStoc
Funding Health Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Online Pharmaceutical Firm, DrugStoc Secures $4.4m Funding

DrugStoc, a Nigerian online pharmaceutical firm, has closed a $4.4 million Series A funding led by Africa HealthCare Master Fund

Zembo
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Ugandan Electric Mobility Startup, Zembo Secures $3.4m From InfraCo Africa, DOB Equity and Mobility 54

Zembo, a Ugandan electric mobility startup, has secured a $3.4 million investment from InfraCo Africa, DOB Equity and Toyota’s Mobility 54 to

Cybersecurity
Cyber security Fraud

Mitigating Risks of Payments Fraud: Six Ways CFOs Can Stay Ahead of Hackers

Global losses from payment fraud have tripled from US$9.84 billion in 2011 to US$32.39 billion in 2020, according to Deutsche

Kigali International Financial
Venture Capital

Kigali International Financial Centre Sets up $250m Virunga Africa Fund I

The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), Africa’s leading destination for compliant and professional financial services and cross-border investments, announces the

Kwara
Insurtech Partnership

Kwara and Lami Technologies Partner to Enable Greater Access to Insurance Products For SACCO Members in Kenya

Kwara, a digital banking fintech startup, has partnered with Kenyan-based insurance technology company, Lami Technologies, to provide Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO)

Startup Wise Guys
Accelerator

Applications Open For New SaaS-focused Accelerator in Africa Powered by Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys, Europe’s most experienced startup accelerator and one of its most active investment funds, has opened applications for

Standard Bank
Digital Partnership

Standard Bank Group Selects Flutterwave to Drive Digital Transformation Efforts Across Africa

Standard Bank has partnered with Flutterwave to enhance digital payments experiences for its customers in Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Mauritius,

RecoMed
Funding Health Investment Venture Capital

SA’s RecoMed Secures $1.5m Funding Led by Vurani Fintech Fund

RecoMed, a South African online healthcare marketplace, has raised a $1.5 million financing round led by Vunani Fintech Fund. The

Entrepreneurship Event

26 Young Entrepreneurs in Africa Selected Anzisha Prize Fellowships

The Anzisha Prize has announced the top 26 entrepreneurs for 2021. The entrepreneurs, who are between the ages of 18

Sanergy
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Kenya-based Waste Management Company, Sanergy Secures $2.5m Funding From JICA

Sanergy, a Kenyan-based waste management company, has secured a $2.5 million investment from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Founded in