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How Smartwatches Revolutionize Workouts: Your Ultimate Fitness Companion

Ester Adams 09/27/2023

Two Nigerian Startups Selected For Google AI For Health Program

Adebayo Trevor 09/27/2023

Nigerian investment platform, Risevest Acquires Chaka

Mohammed Mane 09/27/2023

Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator Announces 12 African Startups Selected For AI Program

Mohammed Mane 09/26/2023

Moniepoint, Nithub UNILAG Partner For Tech Talent Development

Ester Adams 09/26/2023

LemFi Secures $53M in Series B Investment Led by Highland Europe

By Mohammed Mane / 01/15/2025

LemFi, the payment and remittance firm, has raised $53 million in Series B funding led by Highland Europe with participation...

LemFi Secures $53M in Series B Investment Led by Highland Europe

X Set to Add Label to Parody Accounts

By Ester Adams / 01/12/2025

X has unveiled its plans to label parody or satire accounts to reduce impersonation and improve content transparency. The ‘Parody...

AfricanStartups Raised $2.2b in 2024, 25% Less Than 2023

By Musa Suleiman / 01/12/2025

A new report by Africa: The Big Deal has found that African startups raised US$2.2 billion in equity, debt, and...

AfricanStartups Raised $2.2b in 2024, 25% Less Than 2023

How to Properly Use a Science-backed Digital Health Technology Software

By Musa Suleiman / 01/10/2025

In today's world, digital health technologies rapidly change how we approach personal health management. These platforms utilize data-driven strategies to...

How to Properly Use a Science-backed Digital Health Technology Software

8 Tech Innovations Transforming the Virtual Office Landscape

By Musa Suleiman / 01/03/2025

The traditional office landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, especially in the wake of the global shift toward remote work....

8 Tech Innovations Transforming the Virtual Office Landscape

PalmPay and Jumia Launch Integration for Shoppers in Nigeria

By Mohammed Mane / 12/24/2024

PalmPay, a Nigerian fintech startup, and Jumia, the e-commerce firm, have announced a partnership to enhance the digital payment ecosystem on...

PalmPay and Jumia Launch Integration for Shoppers in Nigeria

Z.Systems Raises $1.05M to Revolutionize Morocco’s FMCG Sector

By Adebayo Trevor / 12/17/2024

Z.Systems, a B2B marketplace transforming Africa’s traditional retail ecosystem, has successfully closed a $1.05M seed funding round. Led by Morocco-based...

Z.Systems Raises $1.05M to Revolutionize Morocco’s FMCG Sector

Juicyway Secures $3M to Revolutionise Cross-Border Payments in Africa

By Ester Adams / 12/17/2024

Juicyway, a payment startup using stablecoin technology to transform cross-border payments connecting people and businesses, has announced a $3 million...

Juicyway Secures $3M to Revolutionise Cross-Border Payments in Africa

Goldman Sachs, IFC Partner With African Banks to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Africa

By Ester Adams / 12/14/2024

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Goldman Sachs have announced a new partnership with African banks to support the Goldman...

Goldman Sachs, IFC Partner With African Banks to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Africa

How to Manage Employee Hours Without the Hassle

By Musa Suleiman / 12/14/2024

Managing employee hours effectively is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Whether you run a small startup or a large...

How to Manage Employee Hours Without the Hassle

How to Properly Use a Science-backed Digital Health Technology Software

Musa Suleiman 01/10/2025

LemFi Secures $53M in Series B Investment Led by Highland Europe

Mohammed Mane 01/15/2025

AfricanStartups Raised $2.2b in 2024, 25% Less Than 2023

Musa Suleiman 01/12/2025

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BUSINESS

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LemFi Secures $53M in Series B Investment Led by Highland Europe

Mohammed Mane 01/15/2025

Z.Systems Raises $1.05M to Revolutionize Morocco’s FMCG Sector

Adebayo Trevor 12/17/2024

Juicyway Secures $3M to Revolutionise Cross-Border Payments in Africa

Ester Adams 12/17/2024

Billboxx Secures $1.6m Pre-seed Funding to Empower African SMEs with Cash Flow Solutions

Ester Adams 12/11/2024

Eyone Raises Funds to Digitalize Healthcare in Africa

Oluwasegun 12/11/2024

Fintech

Egyptian Fintech Startup, Sympl Secures Undisclosed Funding From A15

Ester Adams 11/08/2021

Messaging

How to Use WhatsApp on Your Computer Without Your Smartphone

Musa Suleiman 11/06/2021

Payment

Airtel, MTN Receive Approval in Principle to Operate Payment Service Banks

Musa Suleiman 11/05/2021

customer service

ThankUCash to Power Wema Bank’s Customer Rewards Initiative

Musa Suleiman 11/05/2021

Partnership

InfraCo Africa and Helios Establish New Climate-focused Investment Vehicle For Africa

Ester Adams 11/05/2021

Health

Shamiri Institute Raises $1m to Expand Mental Health Interventions for Kenyan Youths

Mohammed Mane 11/05/2021

Edtech

Nigerian EdTech Startup, Semicolon Africa Raises $1.2m Funding

Musa Suleiman 11/05/2021

Edtech

Nigerian Edtech SabiTeach Partners With Sterling Bank to Launch Education Paylater

Oluwasegun 11/05/2021

Accelerator

Applications Open For Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

Musa Suleiman 11/04/2021

Venture Capital

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

Mohammed Mane 11/04/2021

Delivery

Egyptian Grocery Delivery Startup, Appetito Closes $2m pre-Series A

Ester Adams 11/04/2021

Appointment

David Myers Appointed as COO of Security Marketplace AURA

Oluwasegun 11/04/2021

Ecommerce

Nigerian eCommerce platform, MallforAfrica Shuts down

Musa Suleiman 11/03/2021

Funding

Egyptian Healthtech Startup, Bypa-ss Closes $1m Preseed Funding

Musa Suleiman 11/03/2021

Delivery

Breadfast, an Egyptian Grocery Delivery Startup, Closes $26m Series A Round

Mohammed Mane 11/03/2021

Insurtech

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

Ester Adams 11/03/2021

Mobility

Moove Partners with Lori Systems to Propel Financing for African Trucking and Logistics

Oluwasegun 11/03/2021

Fintech

Nigerian Lender, Payhippo Closes $3m to Doubledown on Credit to SMEs

Musa Suleiman 11/03/2021

Accelerator

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

Musa Suleiman 11/03/2021

Awards

Top Finalists Announced for 2021 AWIEF Awards

Ester Adams 11/02/2021

Electric Vehicle

Kenyan-based Electric Vehicle Manufacturer, Opibus Secures $7.5m Funding

Mohammed Mane 11/02/2021

Automobile

Electric Vehicle Startup, BasiGo Raises $1m Pre-seed Funding, Launches Operations in Kenya

Oluwasegun 11/02/2021

Fintech

Nigeria’s E-Settlement Acquires Ivorian e-payment Startup, QuickCash

Musa Suleiman 11/02/2021

Fintech

Chipper Cash Officially a Unicorn As it Raises $150m Extension Round at $2bn Valuation

Mohammed Mane 11/02/2021

Five Things To Do Before Selling Your Smartphone
Whether you are using an Android or iOS device, you may someday decide that you have enough of the phone
Taxify Joins #$1Billion Gang As It Secures $175M Investment From Daimler
Mercedes-Benz-owner Daimler has taken a stake in Taxify in a funding round that values the ride-booking group at more than
Meet The 10 Startups That Are Disrupting Agriculture In Africa
Gone are the days when you have to physically go to the farm before you can call yourself a farmer.
Piggybank.ng Secures $1.1M Capital Led by LeadPath
Funds has always been a huge problem when starting a business. However, you a business can only attract the attention
Jumia Nigeria to Reward Football Fans for Supporting the Super Eagles
Nigeria’s no.1 online shopping platform, Jumia has concluded plans to launch a series of exciting activities around the 2018 FIFA World
Scramble For African Startups By Venture Capitalists: Good or Bad?
Like the scramble for Africa that saw European powers invading, occupying and colonizing African territories without their consent, venture capitalists seem to
Nigeria’s Publiseer Selected For Startup Istanbul Challenge 2018
This year seem to be going well for Nigeria’s digital publishing startup, Publiseer. It recently declared a profit of 3
GitHub Is Now Own By Microsoft As Later Buys Former For $7.5B
Microsoft has acquired code sharing website, GitHub, for $7.5 billion. The all-stock deal is expected to be sealed by the end of
Biggest Announcements From Apple’s WWDC 2018
Apple’s big WWDC 2018 keynote is a wrap! Millions of Apple fans around the world tuned in to Apple’s live
Apply For The AppsAfrica Innovation Awards 2018
AppsAfrica has opened application for the 2018 AppsAfrica Innovation Awards set to be held on 12 November in Cape Town. Applications close 7

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