Equinix
Business

Equinix Launches in South Africa with US$160M Data Center Investment in Johannesburg

Equinix, the global digital infrastructure company, has announced plans to enter the South African market with a US$160 million data center investment

Ventures Platform
Venture Capital

Ventures Platform Closes its Pan-African Fund at $46m

Ventures Platform, the pan-African VC firm, has today announced the final close of its early-stage and intercontinental fund, at $46

Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency Feature

The Massive Rise of Cryptocurrency in Africa

Despite the bad market, crypto transactions in Africa are rising. Even as prices fall, the number of Africans utilising cryptocurrency

Visa
News

Visa Pledges to Invest $1 billion in Africa to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Visa has announced a pledge to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years to advance resilient, innovative,

Visa
Women

Visa Announces Grant to Help African Women Fund Managers Grow Their Businesses

Visa has announced a grant towards the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF), a collaboration between Standard Bank and the United

Ukheshe
Fintech

Ukheshe in 2022: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities and Flying the Banner of Fintech Enablement

Determined to play a pivotal role in meaningful fintech enablement Ukheshe is committed to driving the creation of an accessible

Taeillo
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Furniture Maker, Taeillo Secures $2.5m Expansion Round From Aruwa Capital

Taeillo, a Nigerian furniture manufacturer, has secured a $2.5 million investment from Aruwa Capital Management, an early-stage growth equity and

SeamlessHR
Startup

HR and Payroll SaaS Startup, SeamlessHR Officially Launches in Kenya

SeamlessHR, a Nigerian-based HR and payroll SaaS company, has officially launched in Kenya signalling its entry into East Africa. SeamlessHR

Moove
Mobility

Moove Secures $30 Million From Debut Sukuk to Build EV Ride-hailing Fleet in the MENA Region

Moove, a mobility fintech and Uber’s vehicle supply partner in EMEA, has raised $30 million from a debut Sukuk issuance

Gridless
Blockchain Funding Investment Venture Capital

East African Bitcoin Mining Company, Gridless Raises $2m in Funding Led by Stillmark and Block Inc.

Gridless, an East African bitcoin mining company, has announced that it secured a $2 million seed investment round led by Stillmark and Block