COVID-19
Digital Health

Covid-19, Telecommuting and Africa’s Digital Space

It is no news that the outbreak and proliferation of Covid-19 have had some of the most acute implications on

MEST Africa Challenge
Africa Competition Edtech

EdTech Startup, Gradely To Rep Nigeria at Grand Finale of MEST Africa Challenge

Gradely, an edtech startup, has been named the winner of the Nigerian leg of the MEST Africa Challenge Country Final

BitMEX
Bitcoin Investment Venture Capital

Why BitMEX Just Invested in VALR, a South African Bitcoin Exchange

100x Ventures, the venture arm of the parent company of BitMEX, invested in South Africa’s largest Bitcoin exchange, VALR. Two

Orange
Banking Financial Inclusion Product Launch Telecom

Orange Bank Africa Launches to Provide Greater Access to Financial Services in West Africa

Orange and NSIA, a leader of bancassurance, have announced the launch of Orange Bank Africa in Abidjan and Côte d’Ivoire.

Dara Owoyemi
Appointment Venture Capital

Dara Owoyemi Appointed Interim AVCA CEO

Dara Owoyemi has been appointed the interim CEO by the Board of Directors of the African Private Equity and Venture

LyricFind
Africa Entertainment Music

Legal Lyric Solutions Firm, LyricFind Launches Operations in South Africa

LyricFind, the pioneer in licensed lyrics, has launched operations in South Africa.  LyricFind is a platform for legal lyric solutions.

Mastercard
Cryptocurrency Partnership Payment

Mastercard Makes it Easier for Consumers to Hold and Activate Cryptocurrencies

Mastercard has announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency program, making it simpler and faster for partners to bring secure, compliant

Anzisha Prize
Africa Entrepreneurship People

10 Young African Entrepreneurs Inducted into Anzisha Prize Hall of Fame 2020

The Anzisha Prize in partnership with African Leadership Academy and Mastercard Foundation is celebrating ten African entrepreneurs whose transitions into

Jeff Bezos
Ecommerce People

Jeff Bezos Gets Wealthier, Adds $13B to Net Worth

It is no longer news that Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, and CEO is the wealthiest in the world with

Google
Africa Technology

‘Think with Google’ Launches in Sub-Saharan Africa

Google has announced that it has launched ‘Think with Google‘ in Sub-Saharan African to help marketers on the continent get