Access Bank
Accelerator Banking

Africa Fintech Foundry Powered by Access Bank Commences Kicks Off

The Africa FinTech Foundry (AFF) powered by Access Bank Plc has commenced its accelerator program. The initiative is set to

Startup
Funding Venture Capital

HAVAÍC Expects Bumper Year For African Tech Startups

As one of South Africa’s most active Venture Capital investors, HAVAÍC says 2020 saw the commercial adoption of technology increase at unprecedented

Mastercard
Partnership Payment

Mastercard and MTN Empower Millions of Consumers in Africa to Make Payments on global platforms

Partnership will enable millions of MTN customers to pay on global online platforms with a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked

Mastercard
News Payment Report

72% of Tanzanian Consumers are Spending More Money Online Since the Start of Pandemic, Reveals Mastercard Study

Data top-up (76%), clothing (59%) and computer equipment (49%) top the virtual shopping list in Tanzania Top learning experiences include

Mastercard
Report

79% of Kenyan Consumers are Shopping More Online Since the Start of Pandemic, Reveals Mastercard Study

Data top-ups (92%), clothing (67%) and computer equipment (56%) top the virtual shopping list in Kenya Top learning experiences include cooking,

Anzisha Prize
Entrepreneurship

Apply: 2021 Anzisha Prize For Young African Entrepreneurs

The Anzisha Prize has launched the 2021 call for young entrepreneurs between, 15 and 22. Applications for the latest cohort

AWIEF
Accelerator Entrepreneurship

AWIEF Announces Call For Applications For Women in Green Energy Ventures Accelerator Programme

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) in 2020 launched a new initiative “Enterprise Development for Women-Owned Ventures in

AURA
Technology

AURA Builds World’s First WhatsApp Security Chatbot in Partnership With Tracker

AURA, South Africa’s leading security and medical response platform has launched the world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot in partnership with

ThankUCash
Entrepreneurship Funding Investment Startup

Connected Analytics (ThankUCash) Secures 7-Figure Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Operations

Connected Analytics, the parent company of ThankUCash, has announced that it has secured a 7-figure pre-series A funding led by

MTN
Telecom

MTN Unveils Future-fit Workforce Solution to Match Rapid Digital Change

MTN Group has unveiled its new Employee Value Proposition (EVP) entitled “Live Inspired” to drive agility, flexibility, and future-fit skills